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Boom operator charged with impaired after falling while hanging lights at resort

Boom operator charged with impaired after falling while hanging lights at resort

Police determined the man operating the boom lift had fallen from the basket and was dangling from his safety harness
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City's first significant snowfall has police reminding people to slow down, take your time

City's first significant snowfall has police reminding people to slow down, take your time

'The first storm always catches people off guard,' says police official
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Neighbours ducked for cover when shots rang out Friday night: witness

Neighbours ducked for cover when shots rang out Friday night: witness

'There were a few of us leaving to get into our car and all of sudden the shooting started,' says River Ridge Road resident in south-end Barrie; Boy, 17, killed and three teens charged with murder
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BREAKING: Three teens arrested, charged in Friday's fatal shooting in south-end Barrie

BREAKING: Three teens arrested, charged in Friday's fatal shooting in south-end Barrie

Three Barrie males, including two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old, charged with first-degree murder in River Ridge Road shooting
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22-year-old charged in connection with Bradford assault investigation

22-year-old charged in connection with Bradford assault investigation

Police say the Innisfil resident was charged with attempted murder as a result of yesterday's incident
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Southeast Barrie neighbourhood 'unnerved' by fatal shooting (10 photos)

Southeast Barrie neighbourhood 'unnerved' by fatal shooting (10 photos)

Neighbours report hearing multiple gunshots, which they initially mistook for fireworks; 'I hope this isn’t a sign of things to come'
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BREAKING: Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

BREAKING: Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

Public being asked to avoid the area of Golden Meadow Road and Hurst Drive
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Police continue to investigate Bradford LCBO assault

Police continue to investigate Bradford LCBO assault

South Simcoe police say the victim, a 28-year-old Toronto man, is in hospital in stable condition
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One person taken to hospital following alleged knife assault at Bradford LCBO (5 photos)

One person taken to hospital following alleged knife assault at Bradford LCBO (5 photos)

Two people are in custody and the investigation is ongoing, according to South Simcoe police
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Barrie police needs to be more inclusive and reflect community, says internal report

Barrie police needs to be more inclusive and reflect community, says internal report

'Historically in policing, if you look at many police services, it would be the same takeaway,' inspector says after presenting report to board
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