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Crash on Hwy. 17 north of Sault leads to lane closure

Crash on Hwy. 17 north of Sault leads to lane closure

Ontario 511 says lane and west shoulder closed near Post Office Road just north of Goulais River
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Drunk and ‘apparently bored’ Spragge resident phoned 911 three times: OPP

Drunk and ‘apparently bored’ Spragge resident phoned 911 three times: OPP

Police say 48-year-old was repeatedly warned before finally being arrested on Oct. 11
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Toronto teen pleads guilty to armed carjacking in the Sault

Toronto teen pleads guilty to armed carjacking in the Sault

17-year-old admitted his role in a summer carjacking on Trunk Road that ended with the OPP conducting a 'high-risk takedown' at a gas station in Mississauga First Nation
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Two arrested after dead person dropped off in pickup at Blind River hospital

Two arrested after dead person dropped off in pickup at Blind River hospital

Suspects from Blind River and Elliot Lake were arrested earlier this week, three months after mysterious summer incident
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Trial continues later this month for Sault man accused of sexual assault

Trial continues later this month for Sault man accused of sexual assault

Andrew Jacques, 37, is facing five charges including assault and sexual assault
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Want to work for the OPP? Visit the Sault detachment next week

Want to work for the OPP? Visit the Sault detachment next week

You'll have a chance to try part of the fitness testing included in the recruitment process
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Two more 17-year-olds arrested in ransacking of Elliot Lake arena

Two more 17-year-olds arrested in ransacking of Elliot Lake arena

Damage to the arena, which was under construction to address problems before the ransacking, is estimated at more than $50,000
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Drunk driver had a puppy on his lap when the cops found him

Drunk driver had a puppy on his lap when the cops found him

29-year-old Bruce Mines man pleaded guilty in connection with July incident on Highway 108, was fined $1,500 and slapped with a 12-month driving ban
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Ex-Hedley singer concludes testimony in northern sexual assault trial

Ex-Hedley singer concludes testimony in northern sexual assault trial

Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his testimony in his sexual assault trial Wednesday after the Crown cross-examined the Canadian musician on apparent gaps in his memory
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Driver charged with impaired after near head-on crash on Highway 17

Driver charged with impaired after near head-on crash on Highway 17

The driver is facing a pair of drug-related charges as a result
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