Every year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to fatal road, off-road and marine collisions/incidents that could have had a more positive outcome had the victims worn critical lifesaving equipment.
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Canada Day traffic campaign; OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors
As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025 the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2, a press release states.
OPP investigating vandalism
South Bruce OPP are investigating vandalism at the Walkerton community centre and ball diamonds.
First Responder walk aims to break stigma surrounding mental health
Sergeant Manny Coelho worked as a police officer for decades before truly addressing his mental health.
OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors for Canada Day; multiple impaired driver arrests in Perth County
As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025, the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2.
Police Report: Impaired driver found four times over the legal limit
HURON-KINLOSS – South Bruce OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Paradise…
ATV patrol officers focus on rider safety following increase in fatalities
SOUTH BRUCE - ATV Safety Awareness Week is May 31 to June 9, and South Bruce OPP are taking the opportunity to educate the public to ensure a safer ride.
Two people arrested; $100,000 worth of property recovered
PERTH EAST – Two Perth East resident, aged 47 and 42, were arrested May 29 at an address on Line…
You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes
Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.
Two vehicle collision over long weekend; one person airlifted
NORTH PERTH - One person was airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance on the afternoon of May 17 following a two vehicle collision in the area of Line 87 and Road 165.
South Bruce resident faces weapons charges
A 42-year-od South Bruce resident faces several weapons-related charges in connection with an incident here last month.
Kayakers rescued on Saugeen River in Hanover
Hanover Police Chief Christopher Knoll has a warning for anyone planning to go out on the water this time of year: be careful, and be prepared.
OPP investigating collision involving vehicle, buggy
According to an OPP release, no injuries were reported from a crash involving a horse drawn buggy.
North Perth resident killed in Line 86 collision
One person is deceased following a collision west of Dorking involving three motor vehicles in Perth County.
Project Safe Trade offers local residents safe place to complete online transactions
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held a press conference Monday, March 4 to announce the addition of a Project Safe Trade spot at the Walkerton detachment.
