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Toronto Sun
5 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
North York man, 75, drowns while canoeing in Kawarthas
The senior citizen's body was recovered Wednesday – one day after his canoe capsized on Balsam Lake One day after a North York man, 75, went overboard while canoeing on Balsam Lake, in the Kawarthas, his body was recovered by OPP officers on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Photo by Handout / Ontario Provincial Police The body of a 75-year-old North York man has been recovered one day after his canoe capsized while paddling on a lake in the Kawarthas. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account OPP officers say they responded to a marine call on Balsam Lake – near Cobokonk – around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday and they were notified that a man in a canoe had gone overboard and failed to resurface. 'The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, including members of the Marine Unit and the Emergency Response Unit, patrolled the water extensively but were unable to locate the individual before nightfall,' the OPP said in a statement. Police said Underwater Search and Recovery Unit officers 'aided in recovery measures' when the search resumed Wednesday and the senior citizen's body was located around 1:30 p.m. 'The investigation is currently ongoing,' the OPP said. Read More The drowning victim's name was not immediately released. 'With capsized vessels and falling overboard the top contributing factors in boating deaths every year, a significant number of lives stand to be saved if boaters, personal watercraft users and paddlers wore a lifejacket or personal floatation device,' the OPP added. cdoucette@ @sundoucette MLB Celebrity Wrestling Toronto & GTA Ontario
CTV News
8 hours ago
- CTV News
Northern Ont. traffic stop leads to 3 arrests, 65 charges, thousands in cash, drugs seized
Ontario Provincial Police seized a handgun, a taser and a knife along with quanities of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and psilocybin and approximately $7,200 in cash during a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Sheguiandah, Ont., on July 23, 2025. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Three individuals are facing numerous weapons and drug-related charges after Ontario Provincial Police seized a handgun, a taser and suspected narcotics during a traffic stop in Sheguiandah last week. At about 8 p.m. on July 23, officers observed a vehicle swerving onto the shoulder of Highway 6 and struggling to maintain a consistent speed. Police conducted a traffic stop, leading to all three occupants of the vehicle being taken into custody. More than $17,500 in cash, drugs seized During the investigation, authorities confiscated a handgun, a taser, a knife, suspected fentanyl valued at approximately $5,600, suspected cocaine worth an estimated $4,800, an amount of suspected psilocybin and approximately $7,200 in cash. 65 charges laid As a result, all three are charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of carrying a concealed weapon, four counts of careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, five other firearm or weapon-related offences and three counts of drug trafficking. The driver, a 29-year-old man from Ojibways of Sucker Creek First Nation, was additionally charged with failure to comply with a release order, possession of a prohibited device for a dangerous purpose and possession of prohibited ammunition for a dangerous purpose. One passenger, a 41-year-old man from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township, faces further charges, including three counts of failure to comply with a release order, an allegation of breaching a conditional sentence, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and three other firearm or weapon related offences. The other passenger, a 43-year-old woman from Sudbury was also charged with two counts of possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose and another weapon-related offence. All three accused remain in custody with their next court appearance scheduled for Aug. 1. 'You can help support and contribute to the safety of your community,' OPP said in the news release Wednesday. 'If you have knowledge of criminal activity, take action confidentially by contacting Crime Stoppers.'
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Collision closes Hwy. 144 north of Cartier
A vehicle collision has closed Highway 144 on Wednesday morning in Stralak, north of Cartier. A vehicle collision has closed Highway 144 on Wednesday morning in Stralak, north of Cartier. 'Emergency crews are responding,' Ontario Provincial Police said on social media. 'Expect traffic delays. Updates to follow.' No other details have been released. This story will be updated when new information is available.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Driver stopped going 186 km/h while racing another vehicle on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say the driver of this vehicle was observed going 186 km/h on Highway 401 near Lansdowne on Tuesday. (OPP/X) A Toronto-area driver is facing a stunt driving charge and four people in the vehicle had to call a taxi for the rest of their trip, after being stopped speeding on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to reports of two vehicles racing in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 Tuesday morning. 'An officer with the Leeds OPP spotted the cars in the Lansdowne area just before 9 a.m. today and stopped one,' the OPP said on X. 'The other refused to stop and officers continued to look for it.' Police say the driver stopped was clocked going 186 km/h by an officer. The driver is facing a charge of stunt driving, which includes a 30-day licence suspension and the vehicle impounded for 14 days. 'The four occupants were placed in a taxi and sent on their way,' police said.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
New York man charged in seven-vehicle crash on QEW in St. Catharines: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say a man from New York has been charged with careless driving following a seven-vehicle crash on the QEW in St. Catharines. (OPP/ X) A driver from New York state is facing charges in connection with a seven-vehicle crash on the QEW in St. Catharines on Monday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say. Police said the collision occurred in the Toronto-bound lanes of the highway near Welland Avenue. Two tractor-trailers were involved in the crash, along with five other vehicles, police said. Two people were transported to hospital for treatment, including one with serious injuries. The OPP said a 60-year-old man from West Seneca, New York has been charged with one count of careless driving.
