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Razor blades found in the sand at Orillia park: OPP

Razor blades found in the sand at Orillia park: OPP

Police say 'several' blades were located Wednesday night in North Street Park
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Special constable suffers minor injury in cruiser crash

Special constable suffers minor injury in cruiser crash

Barrie police say driver of the other vehicle was charged with failing to slow down for approaching or stopped emergency vehicles
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'Challenging system': Crown lawyer talks bail rules with police board

'Challenging system': Crown lawyer talks bail rules with police board

'We are part of the justice system, and we recognize the limitations of it, but that is the system we have,' Barrie police chief says at Thursday's meeting
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Clearview motorcyclist dies in crash in Tiny Township

Clearview motorcyclist dies in crash in Tiny Township

Collision involving Jeep and motorcycle occurred Thursday afternoon
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Life-saving equipment only works if you use it: OPP

Life-saving equipment only works if you use it: OPP

With the Canada Day long weekend on the horizon, the OPP has issued a reminder for those who will be taking to the roads and waterways or goign off-roading
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Collingwood man guilty of murdering wife, trying to cover it up

Collingwood man guilty of murdering wife, trying to cover it up

Court heard James Schwalm killed his wife and orchestrated getaway car, fraudulent text messages and doctored video for an alibi
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Woman unable to charge her Tesla accused of assaulting police

Woman unable to charge her Tesla accused of assaulting police

South Simcoe police received 'multiple calls' Sunday afternoon regarding an allegedly impaired driver in Bradford
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Woman charged with arson after fire at Alliston homeless encampment

Woman charged with arson after fire at Alliston homeless encampment

Nottawasaga OPP says dispute between multiple individuals resulted in tent being set on fire and destroyed; no injuries reported
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Cedar Pointe evacuation prompted by 'monitoring equipment' mix-up: police

Cedar Pointe evacuation prompted by 'monitoring equipment' mix-up: police

Barrie police say road reopened just before noon and business owners were permitted to return
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Barrie police close Cedar Pointe Dr. after 'suspicious incident' (update)

Barrie police close Cedar Pointe Dr. after 'suspicious incident' (update)

'It’s very fluid as we speak. It’s isolated. We’ve got part of the area here on Cedar Pointe Drive evacuated safely without incident,' says police official
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