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Explosion flattens Oro-Medonte home, leaving family homeless

Explosion flattens Oro-Medonte home, leaving family homeless

Family lost everything in blaze; 'All they have left is what they took away for the weekend,' says neighbour who's helping to raise money for the family
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OPP nabs 56 drivers for tailgating on Hwy. 11 thanks to eyes in the sky

OPP nabs 56 drivers for tailgating on Hwy. 11 thanks to eyes in the sky

'On one occasion, a tractor-trailer caught the attention of the OPP by weaving through traffic at a high rate of speed,' say police
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OPP investigating attempted murder after drive-by shooting in Springwater

OPP investigating attempted murder after drive-by shooting in Springwater

No injuries reported; police say two suspicious vehicles were parked on Rainbow Valley Road, then travelled westbound toward County Road 27
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COLUMN: Boosting 400-series speed limit will create 'highways of hell'

COLUMN: Boosting 400-series speed limit will create 'highways of hell'

Why must we speed through life? In this week's Everything King, Wendy questions why everyone's in such a hurry, creating 'stress-filled, dramatic blur'
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Arson suspected in latest new-home fires in Bond Head, police say

Arson suspected in latest new-home fires in Bond Head, police say

South Simcoe Police Service's criminal investigation bureau currently probing incidents — eight residential fires have been reported in new development on Rowe Street
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Once-in-a-lifetime open water crossing also a life saver

Once-in-a-lifetime open water crossing also a life saver

Swim from Christian Island to Georgian Bay led to unexpected surprise for volunteers navigating and on standby for medical emergencies during event
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Machete-wielding man charged in downtown attack on family: police

Machete-wielding man charged in downtown attack on family: police

Police say incident happened Saturday afternoon on Collier Street; no serious injuries reported
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Police issue warning about ongoing email extortion scam

Police issue warning about ongoing email extortion scam

Fraudulent emails claim recipients have visited explicit websites, alleges that malware has captured compromising photos and videos of them
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Barrie resident charged during break-and-enter in progress: OPP

Barrie resident charged during break-and-enter in progress: OPP

Southern Georgian Bay OPP say two people were arrested Saturday evening at an unoccupied residence in Midland
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Here's why fall colours in Ontario may seem blah this year

Here's why fall colours in Ontario may seem blah this year

'The weather that really promotes bright fall colours — strong fall colours — is a combination of sunny and cold, and we have been more sunny and warm,' says prof
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