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CTV News
17-07-2025
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Police probe deadly shooting outside Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Police are investigating a shooting near Highway 401 and Dufferin. CP24's Arda Zakarian reports. One male is dead following a shooting outside Yorkdale Shopping Centre in North York. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the mall, located near Highway 401 and Dufferin Street, shortly before 6:15 a.m. One victim was found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds and police have confirmed that the male was subsequently pronounced dead. Police have not released any information about possible suspects.
CTV News
16-07-2025
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Ont. man charged after videos circulate on social media showcasing reckless driving: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple charges against a 23-year-old man after a string of videos showcasing reckless driving surfaced on social media. OPP officers with Dufferin, Bracebridge and Orillia detachments were alerted to the videos by a concerned citizen on Tuesday night. Police say the videos depicted excessive speeding, improper tires on the vehicle, and raised concerns about potential impairment. Officers hit the roads patrolling local highways for the suspect vehicle, which they say was spotted traveling north on Highway 11 through Severn Township at speeds topping 150 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted on Southwood Road in the Gravenhurst area, and the driver was taken into custody. The accused, a Gravenhurst man, faces a slew of charges, including impaired driving, dangerous operation, stunt driving, and driving with an open container of liquor, among others related to modifications to the vehicle. He is has since been handed a 90-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment, along with a day in court.
CTV News
16-07-2025
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A late-night R.I.D.E. stop led to a slew of charges
A breathalyzer with handcuffs shown in this undated file image. Photo: DUFFERIN OPP A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) stop on Centre Street in Orangeville netted an alleged impaired driver. Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) pulled over a car at 1:15 a.m. on July 4. Police officers determined the Orangeville resident was impaired and charged him with: Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs Driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available Driving a motor vehicle with no currently validated permit The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. In addition, his driver's licence was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded. The Dufferin OPP asks all motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 911 immediately or contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
CTV News
31-05-2025
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Grand Valley commemorates deadly tornado 40 years later
Damage from the tornado in Grand Valley, Ont., on Fri., May 31, 1985. The community in Grand Valley, Ont. is holding an afternoon of commemoration on Saturday for the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Grand Valley Tornado. On May 31st of that year, a series of tornadoes ripped through the farmlands that surround the Greater Toronto Area, including in the counties of Bruce, Dufferin, and Simcoe. Grand Valley was among the communities that encountered an EF4-level tornado. At around 4:15 p.m., nearly 400 kilometre-an-hour winds ravaged through the town, resulting in two local deaths and widespread damage. On Saturday, the town scheduled a full afternoon of formalities to commemorate the events of that tragic day, including a processional along Main Street, guest speakers, emergency management displays, and the sharing of historical footage. The two Grand Valley deaths were among the 12 lives in total that were lost that day. Eight of the deaths were in Barrie, which included four children, and the two other deaths were in Tottenham. More than 150 were injured in total. The structural destruction in Grand Valley totalled 65 homes, five barns, three churches and two commercial buildings, as well as the town's library and town hall. Environment Canada later confirmed that the series of tornadoes amounted to 14, making it one of the worst tornado disasters in Canadian history. With files from CTV's Kim Phillips.
CTV News
20-05-2025
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$180K worth of damages and copper wire missing from private property
Police in Dufferin are investigating two alleged thefts involving large amounts of stolen copper wire. On May 7, police responded to an alleged break and enter at a property near County Road 21 and 4th Line in the Township of Mulmur. Officials say the suspects had cut down utility poles and allegedly stolen roughly 300 meters of copper wire. Three days later, a second incident occurred in the same area after suspects had, again, cut down poles and allegedly removed roughly 150 meters of copper wire. The total estimated value of the copper and damages sit at $180,000. Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
