• UPDATE #1 - SHELTER-IN-PLACE LIFTED IN NORTH BRACEBRIDGE Investigation ongoing, no immediate public safety threat   (BRACEBRIDGE, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has lifted the shelter-in-place order in the Beatrice Townline Road area of north Bracebridge.

Affected residents may resume their regular activities but are encouraged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to police.

The individual previously considered armed and potentially dangerous has not been located but is not believed to pose an immediate threat to public safety. Residents are advised of an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.

The shelter-in-place order was put activated at approximately 9:30 pm on Friday August 1, 2025 as officers responded to a call involving a potentially armed individual in distress. As a precaution, residents in the area were asked to remain indoors in a secured area while police conducted their response.

We recognize the significant emotional impact that receiving a shelter in place can cause and appreciate the public’s patience as officers work to investigate and resolve the situation.