OPP seize record-breaking amount of fentanyl — enough for about 435,000 ‘potentially lethal' street-level doses
The Ontario Provincial Police have seized 43.5 kilograms of fentanyl as part of a 'historic seizure' announced Tuesday.
Officers seized approximately 38 kilograms of fentanyl, the OPP's largest fentanyl seizure to date, during Project Golden. The 11-month investigation looked into a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking network that spanned across several communities in southwestern Ontario.
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- Globe and Mail
Can I legally drive with just a photo of my licence?
Am I required to have my actual physical driver's licence on my person when driving in Ontario? Will a clear and legible photo on my phone suffice? My wallet which contained my licence was stolen and I'm wondering if I can manage with the photo that I have on my phone for now. I am supposed to receive a new licence in a couple of months. – Ernie, Toronto Police have licence to charge you if you're driving without yours – even if you have a photo of it on your phone. 'Your driver's licence is supposed to be on your person when you are stopped by police,' said Sergeant Kerry Schmidt with the Highway Safety Division of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). '[A photo of your licence] will help us identify you, but you can still get a ticket. You need to have your licence on you.' Section 33 of Ontario's Highway Traffic Act states all drivers have to carry a licence at all times while 'in charge of a motor vehicle or street car' or face a $110 fine. Generally, it's up to the officer to decide to charge you or let you off with a warning. If you get a ticket, could it be revoked if you bring your licence to police within 24 hours? That's a myth, Schmidt said. 'If you get a ticket, they're not going to revoke the ticket 24 hours later,' he said. 'You would have to go to court and talk to the prosecutor to see if they'll withdraw it or dismiss it.' The laws are similar in other provinces – for instance, it's an $81 fine in British Columbia, a $243 fine in Alberta and a $65 fine, including fees, in Quebec. No province lets you use a photo of your licence instead of carrying the real thing. While more than a dozen U.S. states, including Arizona, California and Hawaii, are experimenting with digital driver's licences on smartphones, no provinces in Canada offer them. Identity crisis? If you don't have your driver's licence on you, a short traffic stop could turn into a long one, said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with B.C. Highway Patrol. 'Not having a licence is likely to set off a police officer's radar and make them ask questions,' McLaughlin said in an e-mail. 'Is this person who they say they are? Are they trying to hide something?' An officer can decide to let you off with a warning, but if you're deliberately driving without your licence, a ticket is more likely, he said. Without a driver's licence, police have to find some other way to identify you. While police in most provinces, including Ontario, can see your driver's licence photo in their system, it can still take time – and a lot of questions – to prove your identity, he said. 'Individuals who have warrants or don't have a [valid] licence will give false information to the police,' Corporal Troy Savinkoff, an Alberta RCMP spokesman, said in an e-mail. 'These interactions almost always begin with the individual saying they don't have ID on them.' If your licence is lost or stolen, you're legally required to replace it. Also, reporting a lost or stolen licence can help prevent somebody else from using it – and getting you in hot water. 'If someone tries to use your ID, the officer will be aware of the reported theft and will take extra steps to ensure they are not charging the wrong person,' Savinkoff said. In most provinces, including Ontario. you will get a temporary paper licence – without your photo – to use until you get the new licence in the mail. Giving paper the slip? While you still can't use your smartphone as a licence in Canada, you can use it as a pink slip. Most provinces, including Ontario, now allow digital proof of insurance. You get them from your insurance company. So, instead of rifling through the glove compartment to find a slip of paper, you can just show an officer the card in your phone's digital wallet. If your phone's battery dies, it won't work, so make sure you have a charger, the Alberta Motor Association said. Have a driving question? Send it to globedrive@ and put 'Driving Concerns' in your subject line. Emails without the correct subject line may not be answered. Canada's a big place, so let us know where you are so we can find the answer for your city and province.
CTV News
16 hours ago
- CTV News
Man hospitalized with serious injuries after alleged altercation at Midland hotel
An alleged altercation at the Knights Inn on Yonge Street in Midland, Ont. sends one man to the hospital. Photo captured on June 14, 2025. (CTV NEWS / Julianna Balsamo) An alleged altercation outside of a hotel in Midland Friday evening sent one man to a nearby hospital. The incident occurred at the Knights Inn on Yonge Street, where Ontario Provincial Police established a heavy presence and taped off the area as part of their investigation. Simcoe County Paramedics confirmed that they transported one man to the local hospital following the incident. The man suffered severe to life-threatening injuries, according to paramedics. Police have not been able to provide an update on this incident. The circumstances surrounding the events remain unclear at this time. CTV News will provide updates as they become available.
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Two motorists charged with stunt driving on Highway 17 in single day
This stock image shows the speedometer of a modern car shows a high driving speed with a motion blur added for effect. (File photo/Denis Rozhnovsky/GettyImages) Two motorists were charged with stunt driving on Highway 17 in separate incidents near Greater Sudbury on the same day, Ontario Provincial Police said on social media. Both drivers were travelling at excessive speeds and were charged with stunt driving on June 12. The first incident occurred in Walden, when OPP stopped a 22-year-old driver from Worthington after their vehicle was recorded travelling 156 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone – 66 km/h over the speed limit. June 12 - OPP - Walden - Stunt Driving A 22-year-old motorist was stopped on Highway 17 travelling at 156 km/h in a 90 km/h zone was charged with stunt driving by Ontario Provincial Police. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) Later that day, officers pulled over a second driver in Markstay-Warren. The 41-year-old Warren resident was allegedly travelling at 141 km/h in a zone with the same 90 km/h speed limit, surpassing the roadway's maximum allowed speed by more than 50 km/h. June 12 - OPP - Markstay - Stunt Driving A 41-year-old motorist was stopped on Highway 17 travelling at 141 km/h in a 90 km/h zone was charged with stunt driving by Ontario Provincial Police. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) Additional penalties In addition to the charges, both motorists also received a 30-day driver's licence suspension and the vehicles involved were impounded for 14 days at the owner's expense. Court-imposed penalties for stunt driving may include a fine of up to $10,000, a driver's licence suspension of up to three years and/or up to six months in jail. In Ontario, drivers face a minimum first-time fine for stunt driving of $2,000 upon conviction. Both accused are scheduled to appear in court at a later date to answer the charges. 'Slow down (and) drive safe,' said Const. Rob Lewis.
