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ORILLIA, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with the fatal shooting of a businessman as he was horseback riding.

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Police say Boris Panovski, 70, of Toronto, was arrested without incident on Sunday as he re-entered Canada at Pearson International Airport and was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.

He is to appear later today at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich, Ont.

Donato Frigo, 70, of Caledon, Ont., was shot to death on Sept. 13 while riding with a female companion near a wildlife conservation area in the municipality of Central Huron in southwestern Ontario.

The female victim was able to reach safety and suffered minor injuries.

Police announced Friday that a Canada-wide warrant had been issued for Panovski’s arrest.

But investigators have released few details about the shooting incident, other than to say that Frigo and the woman — whose identity has not been released — were taking part in dog training exercises when they were approached by a man who shot and killed the businessman.

Police also said the victim and accused were known to each other but would not give any further details on their relationship.

The shooting incident drew a heavy police presence to the quiet farming community on the outskirts of Clinton, Ont.