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Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

This comes on the heels of another incident Tuesday morning at a south-end Barrie high school, but it's unclear if the two are related
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Body found in the water along Collingwood shoreline

Body found in the water along Collingwood shoreline

Heritage Drive was blocked off while police investigated; OPP say death is not suspicious
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All clear given at Bear Creek high school following morning 'threat'

All clear given at Bear Creek high school following morning 'threat'

Situation at Red Oak Drive school was cleared within about 30 minutes, police say
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Boaters, dog rescued after vessel capsizes in Lake Simcoe

Boaters, dog rescued after vessel capsizes in Lake Simcoe

All were taken to hospital by ambulance for assessment due to having spent a significant length of time in the water, police say
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Police dog Nitro tracks down injured driver who ran into the woods (3 photos)

Police dog Nitro tracks down injured driver who ran into the woods (3 photos)

Woman discovered under thick foliage; She was unresponsive and had to be carried out by emergency crews
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Man faces impaired, fail-to-remain charges after car careens into home (4 photos)

Man faces impaired, fail-to-remain charges after car careens into home (4 photos)

Incident happened shortly after 5 a.m., Sunday, on St. Vincent Street; Home's garage and another vehicle in the driveway also damaged
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Several people face charges following search warrant in Springwater

Several people face charges following search warrant in Springwater

OPP say officers located various drugs, including cocaine, as well as evidence of drug trafficking and stolen property following warrant at Pinegrove Road address
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Barrie police seize cocaine, meth and semi-automatic rifle during traffic stop

Barrie police seize cocaine, meth and semi-automatic rifle during traffic stop

Woman, 31, faces numerous weapon, drug and liquor charges after being pulled over near Park and High streets for having no plates
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Crash near Dunlop bridge closes Hwy. 400 southbound lanes: witness (update: highway reopened)

Crash near Dunlop bridge closes Hwy. 400 southbound lanes: witness (update: highway reopened)

An SUV came to rest on the hood of another vehicle following crash around 8 a.m. in Barrie
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Two men who didn't like group's music wanted in bear-spray assault: police

Two men who didn't like group's music wanted in bear-spray assault: police

Three taken to Barrie hospital to have their eyes flushed following Sept. 1 incident in city's east end
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