Police Beat

Body of unidentified man found this morning by fishermen near Tiffin boat launch; Barrie police release photos of personal effects in effort to identify the man

'Obviously it’s going to be difficult to make all of these competing priorities (work),' says Barrie mayor-elect Alex Nuttall

Numerous charges laid after OPP say they seized loaded Glock 19 handgun, 46 rounds of ammunition, body armour, and drugs

Foul play suspected in disappearance of 43-year-old Karen 'Karebear' Thompson

Man barricaded himself in townhouse unit until tactical officers finally 'engaged' suspect, who was brought into custody late Monday night

Officers advise people in the area to lock their doors and stay inside and urge people to avoid the area due to the ongoing investigation

'It's honestly so hard to keep track (of opioid-related deaths) because it is happening too often,' says David Busby Centre executive director

Most dangerous conditions occur in October and November, which is peak breeding season for deer

Driver suffered fractured femur and hip while fleeing police June 25

OPP say two victims reported being robbed at gunpoint while sitting in parked vehicle Wednesday near Coleman Crescent and Ferguson Street