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Double shooting leads to 'potentially life-threatening' injuries: police (4 photos)

Double shooting leads to 'potentially life-threatening' injuries: police (4 photos)

Barrie police focused on two areas approximately 2.5 kilometres apart, but won't confirm whether they are linked
'Apparent shooting' leads to heavy police presence around Bayfield, Grove

'Apparent shooting' leads to heavy police presence around Bayfield, Grove

Simcoe County paramedics say they transported two people to hospital; Police say victims suffered 'serious' injuries
Barrie police community safety and well-being teams hit the streets

Barrie police community safety and well-being teams hit the streets

One team will focus on high-harm occurrences, second team will work closely with partner organizations to respond to certain calls
Barrie police remind drivers to stay ready for winter driving conditions

Barrie police remind drivers to stay ready for winter driving conditions

City police say taking the time to make sure everything you need is stocked up can keep you and other drivers safer on the road
Police searching for Jeep involved in pedestrian hit-and-run near Georgian Mall

Police searching for Jeep involved in pedestrian hit-and-run near Georgian Mall

Collision happened Sunday at 6:19 p.m., on Livingstone Street
Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze at log home in Alcona (4 photos)

Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze at log home in Alcona (4 photos)

The male occupant may have suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for observation as a precaution, says official
Arrest made in connection to armed robbery investigations

Arrest made in connection to armed robbery investigations

Police say the accused was armed with an 'edged weapon' during the incidents
Snowmobiler ejected after crashing into tree, suffers life-threatening injuries

Snowmobiler ejected after crashing into tree, suffers life-threatening injuries

OPP say 31-year-old man was not wearing helmet at the time of the crash, which happened just after midnight
Brampton resident identified as victim of workplace death in Clearview: OPP

Brampton resident identified as victim of workplace death in Clearview: OPP

Police say 28-year-old Amandeep Singh was trapped under a dump truck on February 12; the investigation is ongoing
Police search for early morning robbery suspect

Police search for early morning robbery suspect

Police say the accused used an edged weapon to steal an undisclosed amount of money