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'Overcome with shame': Man pleads guilty to attacking mom and dad

'Overcome with shame': Man pleads guilty to attacking mom and dad

28-year-old receives suspended sentence and 18 months probation; ‘Give your a mother a gift: a healthy, clean and sober son,' judge tells him
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Police investigating multiple shootings on Manitoulin Island

Police investigating multiple shootings on Manitoulin Island

Social media postings advised residents of Wiikwemkoong First Nation to stay in their homes and lock their doors
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OPP predicts tragic year on Ontario roads

OPP predicts tragic year on Ontario roads

The first part of June 2023 revealed a particularly concerning trend on roads
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OPP officer guilty of sex assault fired after years on paid leave

OPP officer guilty of sex assault fired after years on paid leave

'The corrupt, disgraceful and criminal behaviour of this individual is inconsistent with the exemplary conduct of OPP members and our values of serving Ontarians with pride, professionalism and honour,' Commissioner says
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Fraudsters scammed Ontarians out of $531M last year: OPP

Fraudsters scammed Ontarians out of $531M last year: OPP

On average, seniors lose 33 per cent more than other demographics, accounting for more than $138M in 2022
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Washout closes highway between Chapleau, Wawa

Washout closes highway between Chapleau, Wawa

Closure expected to last a couple of days
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Wawa man, 67, arrested on back-to-back days

Wawa man, 67, arrested on back-to-back days

Accused of break-and-enter on Friday, man arrested again on Saturday for allegedly breaching release conditions and obstructing a peace officer
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Northern Ontario 12-year-old accused of break-in, pointing gun at cops

Northern Ontario 12-year-old accused of break-in, pointing gun at cops

Scary incident occurred on June 11 at a Fort Frances business; youth suspect faces four charges, including assaulting a peace officer with a weapon
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'Zero tolerance': Illegal bonfires keep East Algoma OPP busy

'Zero tolerance': Illegal bonfires keep East Algoma OPP busy

Latest Incident occurred in Blind River on June 7; 'In the current dry conditions, these are serious matters that put lives, property and infrastructure at risk'
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Collision closes Highway 17 west of Iron Bridge (update: one lane open)

Collision closes Highway 17 west of Iron Bridge (update: one lane open)

Highway closed at Beaton Road, reports MTO
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