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05/28/2026

DUFFERIN OPP CHARGE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WITH STUNT DRIVING IN MULMUR

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a school bus driver from Beeton with stunt driving after she was observed travelling 100 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone.

On May 26, 2026, just before 4:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of County Road 17 and Prince of Wales Road in the Township of Mulmur when they observed a school bus travelling at a high rate of speed.

Officers initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver regarding the excessive speed, particularly given that children were on board the bus at the time of the offence.

As a result of the investigation, a 56-year-old female from Beeton has been charged with:

• Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

• Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed

• Driver fail to surrender licence

This incident is particularly concerning given the location. Just over five weeks ago, the same intersection was the scene of a fatal two-vehicle collision. Incidents such as this highlight the importance of safe and responsible driving, especially when transporting children.

The Dufferin OPP remains committed to road safety and will continue proactive enforcement efforts throughout the county to ensure motorists are operating safely and within the posted speed limits.

Dufferin County

05/25/2026

We can’t say this enough…Please Don’t Drink and Drive! Don’t Drive Impaired and Please Drive Safe!

PERTH, ONTARIO - In December 2025, a pickup truck driven by Matthew Bigras, 40, of Ottawa, crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 7 east of Perth and collided head-on with a marked OPP cruiser. His 10-year-old son Michael was ejected through the windshield on impact and suffered fatal injuries, later being declared brain dead. Bigras and another adult passenger were both hospitalized with serious injuries, and the OPP officer was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Bigras has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on August 24, 2026.

Bigras is charged with:
❌ Impaired Operation Causing Bodily Harm
❌ Impaired Operation Causing Death
❌ Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
❌ Dangerous Operation Causing Death

05/24/2026

“A reminder that if you are planning to drink this weekend, please do not drive.

Plan for a designated ride home or call a ride share service. Driving impaired is never acceptable. Info Via Niagara Regional Police Service

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05/24/2026

Hey drivers! Spring is here and motorcycles are coming out of hibernation.

Niagara needs a road culture that puts safety first for everyone: pedestrians, drivers, cyclists and motorcyclists.

We continue to see a high number of injury and fatal motorcycle incidents on Niagara’s Regional roads. Last year alone, 51 motorcycle collisions were reported. Nearly half resulted in serious injury and seven were fatal.

Behind every statistic is a real person. A family member, co-worker, friend or neighbour. A life can change in an instant.

Help make Niagara’s roads safer for everyone:

• Be aware: Look and then look again before turning. Motorcycles can be easy to miss at first glance.

• Give space: Judge speed and distance carefully. Motorcycles often appear farther away than they are.

• Use caution at intersections: Never rush a turn. Trying to beat a motorcycle is a risk not worth taking.

• Drive with mutual respect: Share the road. Follow speed limits. Aggressive driving puts everyone at risk.

One careless move. One split-second decision. That’s all it takes to change a life. Let’s build a safety culture together.