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Crash closes Hwy. 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Crash closes Hwy. 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Emergency crews responded to the incident, which occurred between county roads 88 and 89, Friday evening
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Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Hwy. 12 crash

Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Hwy. 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who's in a medically induced coma at a Toronto hospital
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OPP reviewing officer's conduct at anti-Trudeau rally in Alliston

OPP reviewing officer's conduct at anti-Trudeau rally in Alliston

'The video has raised concerns about professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values,' police agency says
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Man suffers 'life-altering injuries' after being struck by train

Man suffers 'life-altering injuries' after being struck by train

Man, 46, airlifted to trauma centre following incident Friday morning in Alliston
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South Simcoe police make arrest linked to 2023 'shootings'

South Simcoe police make arrest linked to 2023 'shootings'

Firearms discharged at public sites in Bradford back in August and September; 'such reckless acts will not be tolerated in our community,' says police chief
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'Amazing' tale: Police retrieve family's snatched dog

'Amazing' tale: Police retrieve family's snatched dog

Officers reported Thursday evening they had found Jax, a 10-year-old pug-mix, who had been 'dognapped' a day prior
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Residents call on police to tackle drugs, panhandling in Coldwater

Residents call on police to tackle drugs, panhandling in Coldwater

'It's coming to the point that you're not comfortable walking at night in your own community,' lamented Coldwater resident at Orillia OPP forum
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Truck containing 'dangerous' chemicals stolen in Midland: OPP (update)

Truck containing 'dangerous' chemicals stolen in Midland: OPP (update)

Truck located in Toronto
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Witness sought after cyclist chased by vehicle through complex

Witness sought after cyclist chased by vehicle through complex

Barrie woman, 42, charged with dangerous driving following incident Wednesday afternoon near Mapleview Drive East and Madelaine Drive
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Remains found in Georgian Bay Twp. those of man missing since 2018

Remains found in Georgian Bay Twp. those of man missing since 2018

Remains were found Sunday near area where Thornbury man was last seen
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