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Man charged in February crash that killed two Midland seniors

Man charged in February crash that killed two Midland seniors

Midland man charged with dangerous operation causing death following collision in Springwater
UPDATE: Man attempted to abduct teenage girl in Midland: OPP

UPDATE: Man attempted to abduct teenage girl in Midland: OPP

Incident happened Friday near Maxwell Avenue and Christine Drive
Barrie man charged after report of 'suspicious' driver in Orillia: OPP

Barrie man charged after report of 'suspicious' driver in Orillia: OPP

Police say officers found vehicle with engine running and lone male in driver's seat at West Street North plaza
Orillia blaze leaves three brothers homeless; two pets missing

Orillia blaze leaves three brothers homeless; two pets missing

'There was a lot of smoke. When they broke the door open, he might have run out. I hope he did,' resident says of beloved missing dog
Train derailment leads to road closures in Tottenham area: OPP (update)

Train derailment leads to road closures in Tottenham area: OPP (update)

No injuries reported; police have closed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th lines between Tottenham Road and Sideroad 10
Barrie man charged after 'unruly, disrespectful' behaviour at gym

Barrie man charged after 'unruly, disrespectful' behaviour at gym

Staff at Bayfield Street gym called police after man refused to leave Tuesday afternoon
Kilo of cocaine, 150 grams of crack seized as driver tries to flee cops

Kilo of cocaine, 150 grams of crack seized as driver tries to flee cops

South Simcoe police say 37-year-old Brampton man tried to drive off from Tuesday morning traffic stop, but vehicle ended up in ditch
VIDEO: Six youths charged in failed jewelry store heist

VIDEO: Six youths charged in failed jewelry store heist

York Regional Police investigated stolen Acura TLX on March 14; police followed vehicle to store where occupants exited with sledgehammers and bags
Pickup truck goes up in smoke at Hwy. 11 gas station

Pickup truck goes up in smoke at Hwy. 11 gas station

Oro-Medonte official says fire also extended to grassy area on the boulevard; vehicle deemed total loss following Tuesday afternoon's blaze
Barrie police on the hunt for 'brazen' porch pirate in Letitia Heights

Barrie police on the hunt for 'brazen' porch pirate in Letitia Heights

'They appear to be following the delivery people around and leaving empty packages behind,' says police official