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OPP pushes safety amid tragedies on 'unforgiving water'

OPP pushes safety amid tragedies on 'unforgiving water'

The increase in inexperienced paddleboarders, canoeists, Sea-Doo users is a contributing factor to the rise in drownings, collisions, constable says
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Newmarket man charged with mischief following vandalism of downtown planters

Newmarket man charged with mischief following vandalism of downtown planters

Community tips helped identify 34-year-old Steve Dagenais, York Regional Police say
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Video captures suspect in vandalism of planters on Newmarket's Main Street

Video captures suspect in vandalism of planters on Newmarket's Main Street

York Regional Police has released images of a man wanted in connection with the July 29 incident
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Man wanted after shots fired at Whitchurch-Stouffville house

Man wanted after shots fired at Whitchurch-Stouffville house

No injuries were reported in the incident that occurred today at about 3 a.m.
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UPDATE: Missing vulnerable man from Markham safely located

UPDATE: Missing vulnerable man from Markham safely located

Police report he is in good health
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Investigation into suspected pimp in Richmond Hill results in arrest

Investigation into suspected pimp in Richmond Hill results in arrest

York Regional Police have released the photograph of 30-year-old Carlington Wadley of Brampton as there may be other victims
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Former York Region church volunteer, coach faces additional sexual assault charges

Former York Region church volunteer, coach faces additional sexual assault charges

Another victim has come forward since Steven Wolfer was first charged in June for sexual assaults in 1989, York Regional Police say
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OPP say 84% of this year's 138 traffic-related deaths were preventable

OPP say 84% of this year's 138 traffic-related deaths were preventable

Very few OPP-investigated road fatalities are the result of an 'accident' where no driver is at fault, police say
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Newmarket man among 23 arrested in Georgina opioids investigation

Newmarket man among 23 arrested in Georgina opioids investigation

Newmarket man among those arrested, as York Regional Police wrap up Project Heater with 81 charges laid in the investigation of fentanyl and cocaine trafficking
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VIDEO: Man wanted after bomb threat made from Richmond Hill payphone

VIDEO: Man wanted after bomb threat made from Richmond Hill payphone

The suspect inquired about the phone just prior to the incident last May, according to Crime Stoppers of York Region
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