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'Very sad coming of age': October marks 30 years since Peel St. murders

'Very sad coming of age': October marks 30 years since Peel St. murders

Four people were killed in Barrie over course of one heinous weekend: Fred Shapcott, Ellsworth Beers, Pam Constable, and Scott Seabrook
Barrie man charged after stolen vehicle recovered in Innisfil (Updated)

Barrie man charged after stolen vehicle recovered in Innisfil (Updated)

South Simcoe police responded to report of suspicious vehicle early Friday morning in Leonard's Beach area
Search for answers continues in Barrie bomb investigation

Search for answers continues in Barrie bomb investigation

'The detectives are doing what detectives do and that’s investigate, so we will give them the time,' says police official
No charges laid after knife-waving incident at Georgian Mall

No charges laid after knife-waving incident at Georgian Mall

Barrie police say alleged victim 'not co-operating' with investigators following Thursday's incident on Bayfield Street
UPDATE: Police remove tools, lathe from Huronia Rd. home

UPDATE: Police remove tools, lathe from Huronia Rd. home

Heavily armed tactical officers, armoured vehicle involved in south-end raid; police say it's not linked to Wednesday's bomb incident
Tactical officers raid Huronia Rd. home in Barrie's south end

Tactical officers raid Huronia Rd. home in Barrie's south end

Police official says this afternoon's activity not related to Wednesday's bomb incident on Anne Street; few others details released
'I heard a big bang': Van crashes into Orillia nail salon

'I heard a big bang': Van crashes into Orillia nail salon

Driver suffered 'very minor' injuries, says OPP constable; Nail Luxury owner says business remains open in wake of morning crash
Police search for knife-wielding man on Bayfield St.

Police search for knife-wielding man on Bayfield St.

Barrie police official says man was gone before officers arrived on scene this afternoon, 'but we know who he is'
Police drone training happening today in Barrie's south end

Police drone training happening today in Barrie's south end

City police say training is taking place in the area of Mapleview Drive West and King Street
Bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

Bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

'At least we have a starting point with that vehicle. That gives you the point to begin with and we’ll go from there,' says Barrie police official