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Driver, passenger flee scene after south-end rollover: police (update)

Driver, passenger flee scene after south-end rollover: police (update)

Crash happened around 8 a.m. near Little Avenue and Fairview Road; female passenger apprehended nearby, but Barrie police still looking for driver
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Trio charged in Morrisseau art-fraud case return to court in June

Trio charged in Morrisseau art-fraud case return to court in June

Three men accused of making and selling fake paintings by renowned Ontario Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau
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Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

'If your last act is giving back to the Earth, you're doing something that's gentle and kind,' says official
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Motorcycle driver injured, charged in weekend crash on Bayfield

Motorcycle driver injured, charged in weekend crash on Bayfield

Barrie man, 40, charged with careless driving after colliding with vehicle near Heather Street; he was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
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Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend in Hajtamiri murder case

Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend in Hajtamiri murder case

Hajtamiri abducted from Wasaga home Jan. 12, 2022 and hasn't been seen or heard from since; Mohamad Lilo charged with first-degree murder
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Police nab Grove St. plaza robbery suspects in short order

Police nab Grove St. plaza robbery suspects in short order

Store employee injured during Saturday's robbery; two people, aged 16 and 22, charged
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South Simcoe police hit with 'wave' of weekend vehicle thefts

South Simcoe police hit with 'wave' of weekend vehicle thefts

Four vehicles stolen, another attempt foiled by Bradford resident's 'preparedness'
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LETTER: Carbon tax protesters being fed 'misinformation'

LETTER: Carbon tax protesters being fed 'misinformation'

'We all have to fight climate change while there is, hopefully, still time,' says letter writer
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One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Ramara shooting: OPP

One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Ramara shooting: OPP

Orillia OPP responded to Fish Sideroad area, near Airport Road, shortly before 5 a.m. this morning; police say there's 'no threat to public safety'
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LETTER: 'Tragic' to think some believe carbon tax 'solves nothing'

LETTER: 'Tragic' to think some believe carbon tax 'solves nothing'

'At the very least, please do your homework,' says letter writer
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