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OPP respond to fatal crash north of Pancake Bay

OPP respond to fatal crash north of Pancake Bay

25-year-old from Hearst died in the head-on collision
St. Joseph Island driver charged with impaired near Blind River

St. Joseph Island driver charged with impaired near Blind River

Officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a car on Highway 17 near Blind River that was swerving and hitting guard rails
Last year was deadly on Ontario’s roads, but North fares slightly better

Last year was deadly on Ontario’s roads, but North fares slightly better

Across the province, there has been a 29 per cent increase in deaths from distracted driving
Police seize over 80 firearms after disturbance call in Blind River

Police seize over 80 firearms after disturbance call in Blind River

Seized items include prohibited firearms, ammunition, grenades and explosives
Sault Ste. Marie man faces multiple charges including aggravated assault

Sault Ste. Marie man faces multiple charges including aggravated assault

Two people were stabbed during the incident in Thessalon
Collision near Bruce Mines leads to impaired charges for Sault driver

Collision near Bruce Mines leads to impaired charges for Sault driver

Police say they arrived on scene to find a car stuck in a snowbank
OPP issue warning after snowmobilers get stuck for several hours

OPP issue warning after snowmobilers get stuck for several hours

Warm weather causes an accumulation of slush and dangerous conditions even when ice is a safe thickness
39-year-old charged with drug trafficking in Wawa

39-year-old charged with drug trafficking in Wawa

She is scheduled to appear in court on April 4
VIDEO: Police continue search for driver who fled crash scene

VIDEO: Police continue search for driver who fled crash scene

Crash occurred on Highway 17 North on March 5
Police can demand breath sample even without reasonable suspicion of impairment

Police can demand breath sample even without reasonable suspicion of impairment

Drivers impaired by alcohol will now face higher mandatory minimum fines