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YRP project to tackle street racing, stunt driving

YRP project to tackle street racing, stunt driving

Police to patrol via helicopter, on ground to find vehicles setting up for races
Police investigating fatal fire in Georgina

Police investigating fatal fire in Georgina

Firefighters and paramedics responded to the fire on Highway 48, near High Street, shortly after 3 p.m.
OPP called to Hwy. 400 rollover as long-weekend traffic mounts

OPP called to Hwy. 400 rollover as long-weekend traffic mounts

'Wherever you're going this weekend, please consider your consequences for the actions that you take,' says OPP sergeant
OPP urges boaters to put safety first as long weekend arrives

OPP urges boaters to put safety first as long weekend arrives

No. 1 takeaway from the OPP's data is that no one is completely safe on the water if they are not wearing a lifejacket or personal floatation device
York police patrol newly lowered speed limits for safety week

York police patrol newly lowered speed limits for safety week

'We want residents to slow down,' regional spokesperson says during Canada Road Safety Week
Police suspect arson in truck fire at Markham Fairgrounds

Police suspect arson in truck fire at Markham Fairgrounds

Investigators are appealing for witnesses to the Monday afternoon blaze
Newmarket man charged in connection with grandparent scams

Newmarket man charged in connection with grandparent scams

Durham police have charged Usman Oyeneye, 24, with participating in a criminal organization, fraud over $5,000 and possession of proceeds of a crime
Man charged with arson after 3 early morning fires in Newmarket

Man charged with arson after 3 early morning fires in Newmarket

Damage estimated at $100,000 in May 16 fires
Bradford man dies in 3-vehicle collision on County Road 88

Bradford man dies in 3-vehicle collision on County Road 88

A second driver was critically injured Tuesday night; police seeking witnesses
Highway fatalities reach 10-year high: OPP

Highway fatalities reach 10-year high: OPP

Poor, careless driving behaviours have contributed to majority of the 107 fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year