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Man facing stunt-driving charges after racing to work: OPP

Man facing stunt-driving charges after racing to work: OPP

The 32-year-old driver was clocked at 142 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, say police; his vehicle was impounded and he loses his licence for 30 days
Taxi driver attacked with tire iron in downtown Barrie: police

Taxi driver attacked with tire iron in downtown Barrie: police

Assault happened around 1 a.m. on Feb. 24 at Mulcaster and Collier streets; suspect later tried to steal vehicle nearby, but was chased away
Orillia apartment fire leaves residents from 28 units homeless

Orillia apartment fire leaves residents from 28 units homeless

67-year-old woman 'seriously burned' and taken to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital; firefighters encountered 'heavy smoke and intense heat'
19-year-old driver nabbed for stunt driving in Oro-Medonte: OPP

19-year-old driver nabbed for stunt driving in Oro-Medonte: OPP

The teen driver was clocked at 161 km/h in a 90 km/h zone on Highway 11 north, just south of Orillia, say police
Police expose new technology being used by scammers

Police expose new technology being used by scammers

Knowledge Canadians need to help battle cybercrime
‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy Barrie driver’s speeding excuse

‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy Barrie driver’s speeding excuse

South Simcoe police charged local man with stunt driving Tuesday night in Bradford
Barrie police issue public warning in wake of sex assault case

Barrie police issue public warning in wake of sex assault case

While people may use messaging apps and platforms to expand social network, police warn they can also be 'very dangerous'
Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

Court hears man connected with area teen through online apps before planning meeting in Collingwood
Charges stayed against second woman in Hajtamiri abduction

Charges stayed against second woman in Hajtamiri abduction

Elnaz Hajtamiri abducted from Wasaga Beach home in January 2022 and has not been seen since
Woman, child hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Innisfil

Woman, child hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Innisfil

South Simcoe police say collision happened this afternoon in the area of St. Johns Road and the 6th Line