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Kingsville ends boat rescue service

Kingsville terminates its boat rescue service due to high costs and overlapping jurisdiction. The fire department will focus on shore-based rescues while OPP and Coast Guard handle water calls.

Boat Collision in English Bay: Two Rescued

Two people rescued after pleasure boat collides with container ship in English Bay near Vancouver. Transportation Safety Board investigating Sunday morning incident.

Woman arrested after Elliot Lake break-ins

Ontario Provincial Police arrested a woman following early morning break-ins in Elliot Lake. The incident occurred on November 10, 2025, with OPP responding to multiple calls.

SUV Driver Charged in Tavistock Head-On Crash

Ontario Provincial Police have charged an SUV driver following a serious head-on collision near Tavistock. Multiple OPP vehicles responded to the November 7 incident.

Brant County OPP Officers Now Wearing Body Cameras

Ontario Provincial Police in Brant County have launched a body-worn camera program, joining a growing number of police services adopting the technology to enhance transparency and public trust.

Vancouver Island Orca Study Reveals Hunting Secrets

New research uncovers surprising hunting patterns and social behaviors among West Coast's mysterious mammal-eating killer whales, challenging previous assumptions about these apex predators.

Truck wheels detach on Hwy 17, driver charged

A terrifying incident on Highway 17 in Northern Ontario led to charges against a Manitoba truck driver after multiple wheels came loose from the transport vehicle, raising serious safety concerns.

Essex County OPP Officers to Wear Body Cameras

Essex County OPP is launching a body-worn camera program for frontline officers, joining a growing trend in Canadian law enforcement to enhance transparency and accountability.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Highway 400 in Barrie

A serious multi-vehicle collision has closed multiple lanes of Highway 400 in Barrie, causing major traffic disruptions and prompting an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into the cause of the crash.

Deep Sea Mining Threatens Marine Food Web: Study

Groundbreaking research reveals how deep-sea mining could disrupt marine ecosystems from seabed to surface, threatening the entire ocean food chain with far-reaching consequences.

Seal Diet Study Reignites NL Fisheries Debate

New research reveals seals are consuming large quantities of cod, reigniting the contentious discussion about seal management in Atlantic Canada's struggling fishing industry.

Kingsville Fire Department Ends Boat Rescue Services

The Kingsville Fire Department has officially ceased marine rescue operations, leaving boaters to rely on Coast Guard and OPP for emergency water responses. Learn about the safety implications and new protocols.

Microplastics Found in Nova Scotia Lobsters: Study

Groundbreaking Canadian research reveals disturbing levels of microplastic pollution in commercially harvested lobsters from Nova Scotia's coastal waters, raising concerns about marine ecosystems and food safety.

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