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A tragic crash on County Road 43 in North Grenville claimed the life of a 44-year-old Ottawa resident just before 7:45 PM Thursday. The vehicle veered off the road, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The OPP closed the road for hours as investigators worked to determine what caused the accident, stretching from Burritts Rapids Road to County Road 25. Authorities have not yet released the driver’s identity and are urging anyone with dashcam footage or witness information to contact the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1222. This heartbreaking incident continues to unfold as the investigation moves forward.

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The Royal just launched Ontario’s first mental health urgent care clinic in eastern Ontario — a game-changer after 25 years without specialized crisis support. Since its April soft launch, it’s already seen nearly 700 patients, many presenting with suicidal thoughts, offering immediate help from psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses where ERs fall short. Facing financial hurdles, the hospital restructured internally, slashing wait times for other services — from two years to four months. Now, they’re fundraising to extend hours beyond weekday business hours, aiming to save more lives and ease pressure on overburdened healthcare systems.

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A deadly three-vehicle crash on County Road 17 in South Glengarry Township left three people dead—two from South Glengarry and an 18-year-old from North Glengarry—while two others were hospitalized. Authorities shut down the road for investigation, with OPP teams working to determine what caused the collision. Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact SD&G OPP as the probe continues.

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The Royal just launched Ontario’s first mental health urgent care clinic in eastern Ontario — a game-changer after 25 years without specialized crisis support. Since its April soft launch, it’s already seen nearly 700 patients, many presenting with suicidal thoughts, offering immediate help from psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses where ERs fall short. Facing financial hurdles, the hospital restructured internally, slashing wait times for other services — from two years to four months. Now, they’re fundraising to extend hours beyond weekday business hours, aiming to save more lives and ease pressure on overburdened healthcare systems.

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Deep River went into lockdown for over 12 hours after a brutal stabbing on September 9th left one person critically injured — and now two locals, Haedyn Fry and Sharon Druery, are in custody facing serious charges as police urge the public to come forward with info.

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A chilling early morning shooting on Bank Street left a teen in critical condition—now, 33-year-old Amin Osman-Ali is arrested and facing serious charges including aggravated assault and firearm offenses as police race to uncover the full story behind this violent ambush.

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Don’t miss the Snowbirds’ final flyovers this weekend in Ottawa-Gatineau—this could be your last chance to witness Canada’s legendary aerobatic team before they vanish from the skies for a decade. As their iconic CT-114 Tutor jets prepare for retirement, replaced by new CT-157 Siskin IIs (not ready until the early 2030s), fans are treated to emotional farewell shows: Friday at 6:30 PM, and Saturday & Sunday at 3:30 PM. It’s a bittersweet send-off for a 50-year aviation icon—grab your seats, bring the kids, and soak in history one last time.

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A new invasive threat has landed in Canada: the spotted lanternfly, a destructive pest from southeast Asia now confirmed in Windsor, Ontario. This sap-sucking bug targets over 100 plant species—including grapevines, fruit trees, and native hardwoods—and thrives on invasive tree-of-heaven. With serious economic and ecological risks, authorities have imposed movement restrictions and launched surveys to contain its spread. Early detection is key—look for egg masses (muddy smears), nymphs (black with white spots), or adults (greyish-pink wings with black spots) and report sightings immediately to the CFIA. Spot it, snap a photo, catch it, and report it—your help could stop this menace from taking root across the country.

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Starbucks workers in Hamilton, Ontario, have officially unionized with the United Steelworkers, preparing for their first contract negotiations to fight for clearer pay scales, protection from unfair dismissal, and recognition of seniority — all while battling corporate pressures that prioritize profits over people. Despite workplace awkwardness and fear of retaliation, these baristas say they’re finally heard, echoing a broader movement across Canada and the U.S. where unionized Starbucks teams are demanding dignity, stability, and fair treatment — even as the company pledges to respect their choice without directly addressing their core grievances.

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