Previously reported missing woman found safe
An Ontario Provincial Police badge is pictured on the sleeve of an officer's uniform. (OPP Central Region/Twitter)
Essex County OPP are thanking the public for assisting in locating a 21-year-old Kingsville woman reported missing.
Marielle Digweed was last seen Nov. 29, 2022 in Leamington but according to police, was located safe on Jan, 24, 2023.
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Kitchener school cancels Valentine’s Day in the classroom
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Health Canada recalls mugs and houseware from Indigo due to mould contamination
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Mother and daughter wanted for charges relating to animal abuse
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Driver airlifted to hospital after crash with propane delivery truck
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Southbound lanes of Hwy 11 closed in Bracebridge for serious crash
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Grandparents targeted by scammers: OPP
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Northern Ontario
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Two crashes take out hydro poles in Sudbury overnight
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Inmates in Ontario jails are dying at a 'dramatically' increasing rate, coroner's report shows
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ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards
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Ottawa
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Black community looking for more engagement with Black History Month in Renfrew County
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Toronto
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Ontario NDP submits 'additional evidence' in Greenbelt development investigation
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Montreal
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Official Languages Act: MPs reject Quebec's first 2 requested amendments
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WEATHER
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Atlantic
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Winnipeg
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Calgary
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All eyes on Connor Bedard as Calgary Hitmen host Regina Pats
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Calgary MP says Liberal government wasted millions on quarantine hotel stays
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Edmonton
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Alberta First Nation signing child welfare agreement with feds without the province
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Vancouver
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