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4 dead after early morning crash near Moonbeam, Ont.

CBC

a day ago

4 dead after early morning crash near Moonbeam, Ont.

Four people are dead following an early morning collision between an all-terrain vehicle and a commercial vehicle near Moonbeam, Ont. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) James Bay detachment said the collision happened on Highway 11 at approximately 3:20 a.m. ET on Saturday. All four victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The OPP said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact the OPP or Crimestoppers.

Man charged for driving impaired, racing on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

CTV News

21-07-2025

CTV News

Man charged for driving impaired, racing on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

Ontario Provincial Police laid multiple charges against a 28-year-old man for allegedly racing and driving impaired on Highway 417 in Ottawa over the weekend. Police say officers were called about a crash on the highway near Innes Road shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday. Witnesses told police they had seen the driver racing another vehicle when he lost control of his car from failing to make the curve at the Highway 174 and 417 split, OPP said in a news release Monday. The driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries. Police say he had been allegedly consuming alcohol and registered more than twice the legal drinking limit. Officers allegedly also found alcohol and cannabis inside the vehicle. The man was arrested on two charges related to impaired driving, dangerous operation, racing and failing to properly wear a seatbelt. He had his driver's licence suspended for 90-days and received an automatic 30-day driving suspension. He is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

Royal Canoe announces funeral plans after death of bandmate and his partner

CTV News

11-07-2025

Entertainment
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Royal Canoe announces funeral plans after death of bandmate and his partner

Winnipeg band Royal Canoe has announced plans to honour the lives of a bandmate and his partner who died in a highway crash earlier this month. In a social media post, the band said a traditional Catholic funeral for Brendan Berg and Olivia Michalczuk will take place on July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral. Royal Canoe notes the cathedral has a capacity of 1,200, plus an overflow area. Attendees are invited to gather at The Forks following the funeral. Royal Canoe also announced that a celebration of life will be held at the Burton Cummings Theatre on July 15. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the event starting at 7 p.m. Berg and Michalczuk died on July 1 in a collision in western Manitoba that killed three people.