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Publication Date: August 6, 2026 - 13:43

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OPP says 8 people died on roads, waterways during deadliest weekend of 2026 so far

August 6, 2026
Eight people died on Ontario roads and waterways over the Civic Holiday weekend, making it the deadliest weekend of the year so far for the OPP.


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