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OPP to increase focus on “Move Over” law on August long weekendThe August long weekend is nearly here and officials are expecting roads in the Peterborough region to get a lot busier. Over the next few days, one of the focus for OPP will be the “Move Over” law. Germain Ma has more on how to stay safe and avoid a hefty fine.TrafficAug 2
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OPP to receive 2 new helicopters for auto theft crackdownThe OPP is set to receive 2 new helicopters to support Ottawa and Toronto police services, after the province announced new spending to crackdown on auto thefts. OPP Acting Sergeant Nicola Morris joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss how these resources will be used.CanadaJul 31
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Kawartha Lakes OPP investigate disturbance in Omemee areaCity of Kawartha Lakes OPP are investigating after a disturbance call in Omemee over the weekend. Police say they received the call shortly before 6 a.m. on Saturday. Officers could be seen canvassing Cornwall Street on Monday morning. The investigation includes OPP and community crime units and forensic identification services. There is no threat to...CrimeJul 22
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Peterborough County OPP step up patrols over summertime as highway traffic surgesSummer brings a marked increase in traffic across Peterborough and the Kawarthas. But with an influx of motorists on the roads, comes a rise in incidents. Police are stepping up patrols over the summer months and are reminding drivers to be safe while behind the wheel. Tricia Mason reportsTrafficJul 11
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SIU investigates crash in Havelock after vehicle flees from Peterborough County OPPOntario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing a crash in Havelock on July 8 after a vehicle reportedly fled from Peterborough County OPP. OPP say the driver failed to stop for an officer and fled. A short time later it crashed into a hydro pole at a hydro station on Belmont 6th Line. Hydro One says...CrimeJul 10
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Off-duty firefighter rescues woman who fell into river in Minden: OPPHaliburton Highlands OPP say an off-duty firefighter is being credited with helping to save a woman who fell into the Gull River in Minden on Thursday. OPP say the incident happened around 1 p.m. as a retired police officer called in the incident. When crews arrived on scene at the Minden Wild Water Preserve and...Jul 5
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5 to hospital after Hwy 7 crash in Kawartha Lakes: OPPFive people were taken to hospital following a single vehicle crash at an intersection on Hwy. 7 in the City of Kawartha Lakes early on Canada Day. A single vehicle crashed into a pole at the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Elm Tree Road. OPP say one person was transported to a Toronto hospital with...TrafficJul 2
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1 arrested after ‘edged weapon’ brandished during family dispute at campground near Peterborough: OPPPeterborough County OPP say a family dispute at a campground led to weapon charges for an Oshawa resident on Wednesday night. It happened at Ringtail Park in Young’s Point during which a man displayed an “edged weapon” during a dispute. OPP say others at the park intervened and one person sustained a minor cut while...CrimeJul 4
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Fire destroys home for sale in Hamilton Township: OPPThe Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire in Hamilton Township early Saturday. Northumberland OPP say emergency crews responded around 12:20 a.m. to a structure fire on Leach Road. They found the home engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. A real estate sign outside the home stated there was an...Jun 24
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Man dies in Hwy. 115 crash in Clarington: OPPOPP say one man is dead following a crash on Hwy. 115 in Clarington early Sunday. Emergency crews responded around 2:20 a.m. to the northbound lane of the highway at Highway 35. The driver, a 25-year-old man from Markham, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.TrafficJun 2
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1 dead following house fire near Colborne: Northumberland OPPOne man is dead following a house fire just east of Colborne early Sunday. Northumberland OPP say a woman managed to get out of the home safely. Tricia Mason has the latest.Jun 3
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Peterborough County OPP advise motorcyclists to follow rules of roadPeterborough County OPP say they’ve been busy in the last few weeks investigating motorcycle collisions, including a fatal on the long weekend. They are reminding motorists to slow down and share the road. Tricia Mason has the story.TrafficMay 30
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Picton man arrested in Napanee homicide investigationA fire over the long weekend on John street in Napanee left a 67 year old man dead. Now OPP have arrested a Picton man in relation to the fire, and have charged him with murder and arson.Aug 12
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B.C. tree fruit farmers in shock after co-op’s sudden collapseIn a shock to local farmers, the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative has shut its doors. The closure leaves many farmers without a distribution channel or storage options, meaning fruit that can’t be packed or sold may simply go to waste. Neetu Garcha explains.Global NationalAug 11
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Ford government commits $134 million in police helicopters to reduce carjackings, auto thefts in GTADuring a press conference in Brampton on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his government has invested $134 million into a Joint Air Support Unit, which includes five new police helicopters split between the OPP as well as Durham, Halton and Peel Regional Police.CanadaJul 29
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Smell Vancouver app findingsNew smell reports out of UBC are revealing the need to expand urban air quality monitoring in Vancouver. The data comes from a smell app, created by UBC researchers that help track reports of odours throughout the Greater Vancouver region. One year of app data has revealed that rotten and chemical odours dominated most subsmissions...Global News Morning BCAug 3
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2 to hospital after car, van crash into corn field near EnnismoreTwo people were sent to hospital after a collision sent two vehicles into corn fields near Ennismore on Friday afternoon. Around 2:15 p.m. emergency crews responded to the crash on Tara Road just south of Kerry Line. They found a Corvette and a van both off the road and far into a corn field. Peterborough...TrafficJul 26
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Why more young women are opting to freeze their eggsTikToker Shania Bhopa froze her eggs at age 25 and shared her journey online, going viral. She discusses why she chose to share her experience, the response she received and why more young women are opting for this procedure.The Morning ShowAug 13
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RCMP renew warnings over illegal ride-hailing appsA registered sex offender and convicted drunk drivers were among the people caught up in a crackdown on illegal ride-hailing apps by Richmond RCMP. Catherine Urquhart reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 15
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Crafted Gelato launches pop-ups in EdmontonCrafted Gelato is an artisanal gelato company scooping the frozen treat at private events and at various pop-up locations around Edmonton with its vintage inspired, Italian made gelato cart. Owner Troy Dashney explains how all of their products are scratch-made using the finest local & imported ingredients.Global News Morning EdmontonJul 30