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03.05.2023 / 12:31

OPP warning of potentially lethal substance being mailed across Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police have issued a public safety warning about packages containing a potentially lethal substance being mailed out across the province.Police say the packages contain sodium nitrite, and may have been sent to people at risk of self-harm.Sodium nitrite is a white, crystalline substance used as a food additive and commonly found in processed meats.

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Canada-wide warrant issued for man accused of breaching statutory release

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 31-year-old man who is serving a two-year sentence for multiple offences and is accused of breaching his statutory release.

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‘He’s a tough little guy’: Officer who found toddler lost in Ontario woods tells of recovery

lost in the woods north of Kingston, Ont., for more than 72 hours is telling the nearly miraculous story of his recovery.“That’s the best day I’ve had in the OPP in 25 years,” said provincial Const. Scott McNames, who found three-year-old Jude Leyton in the woods of South Frontenac, Ont., Wednesday just after 3 p.m.

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Norfolk County urging fans of Port Dover’s Friday the 13th event to stay away

COVID-19 pandemic and its potential to put both attendees and residents at risk.The event is a tradition among motorcycle enthusiasts who have been converging on the Lake Erie community each Friday the 13th since 1981.

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Red Lake fire grows to 750 hectares as residents urged to leave

Red Lake residents ordered to evacuate area as forest fire burns nearby “Air attack, Initial Attack FireRangers and heavy equipment worked throughout the day to slow the fire’s progress.”Red Lake Mayor Fred Mota said Wednesday everyone needs to evacuate.

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Former Simcoe North Liberal candidate charged with child pornography offences

OrilliaMatters.com.The Ontario Provincial Police say Hawes was charged on Thursday after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Orillia on May 5. He was charged with both child pornography possession and accessing child pornography.

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OPP investigating after argument over face masks at Tillsonburg-area grocery store turns physical

Provincial police in Norfolk County are investigating an alleged assault at a grocery store just outside of Tillsonburg, Ont., Monday that police say resulted from a verbal altercation over wearing facial masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Teen clocked going 308 km/h on QEW in dad’s car: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say a teen driver was clocked going 308 km/h on the Queen Elizabeth Way in his dad’s car Saturday night.

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Coronavirus: Aylmer, Ont., church holds third drive-in service despite police threats of fines

The Church of God in Aylmer, Ont., held its third drive-in service Sunday morning despite Aylmer Police Service’s threats of a “hefty” fine and roadblocks.

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OPP investigating reports of someone impersonating an officer in Wellington County

Ontario Provincial Police say they have been receiving reports that someone has been impersonating an officer in Wellington County.

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