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UPDATE: Highway 129, 17, 101 closed in the north

UPDATE: Highway 129, 17, 101 closed in the north

OPP advises motorists to avoid or delay any unnecessary travel due to poor weather and road conditions
Hwy 144 closed from watershed to Hwy 101

Hwy 144 closed from watershed to Hwy 101

Weather conditions to blame for closure
OPP charge driver who falsely reported his partner for drunk driving

OPP charge driver who falsely reported his partner for drunk driving

'The 9-1-1 call was made by an individual who claimed their partner had just left their residence and was driving under the influence'
Brinks driver and company charged in connection with fatal crash

Brinks driver and company charged in connection with fatal crash

A 57-year-old from Thessalon died at the scene last November in Bruce Mines
Weather-related highway closures are essential to public safety: OPP

Weather-related highway closures are essential to public safety: OPP

Driving on a closed highway is not only illegal but also puts both your life and the lives of first responders at risk
Fraud Prevention Month focuses on deceptive techniques in the digital age

Fraud Prevention Month focuses on deceptive techniques in the digital age

The OPP wants to equip Canadians with the information, tools and strategies they need to recognize, reject and report fraud
Police seize around $12K in suspected cocaine during RIDE check in Espanola

Police seize around $12K in suspected cocaine during RIDE check in Espanola

Police also seized an amount of suspected psilocybin. Two face multiple charges as a result
Man charged after truck containing cannabis drove into oncoming lane

Man charged after truck containing cannabis drove into oncoming lane

Police say container of suspected cannabis was found on passenger seat
'Something's not right with this dashboard' – Truck driver charged with distracted driving

'Something's not right with this dashboard' – Truck driver charged with distracted driving

An Edmonton man was charged after OPP stopped a speeding vehicle near Thunder Bay
Manitoba driver facing impaired charges after not staying in their lane

Manitoba driver facing impaired charges after not staying in their lane

A 47-year-old was pulled over in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township on Feb. 25