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Distressed swimmer pulled from Balm Beach, airlifted to Toronto-area hospital

Distressed swimmer pulled from Balm Beach, airlifted to Toronto-area hospital

Police say people noticed the 24-year-old man was in trouble, rescued the swimmer and transported him to shore using a paddle board
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Former CFB Borden warrant officer appointed OPP detachment commander in Midland

Former CFB Borden warrant officer appointed OPP detachment commander in Midland

Insp. Joe Evans joined OPP in 1999 after retiring as a warrant officer from the Canadian Armed Forces Battle School
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Inmate found guilty of second-degree murder dies at Beaver Creek

Inmate found guilty of second-degree murder dies at Beaver Creek

Gaetan Cote had been serving time at the Gravenhurst federal prison after stabbing a retired carpenter in a 2012 incident in Malton
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$123K worth of hot tubs, showers stolen from rural property in Tiny Township

$123K worth of hot tubs, showers stolen from rural property in Tiny Township

Southern Georgian Bay OPP say the property was stolen sometime between 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 and 8 a.m. on Aug. 15
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Barrie man charged following vehicle break-in investigation in Bradford

Barrie man charged following vehicle break-in investigation in Bradford

South Simcoe police believe there may be more victims in the subdivision and neighbouring area of Centre Street and Bingham Street
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Barrie driver among four charged with impaired driving in Bradford, Innisfil

Barrie driver among four charged with impaired driving in Bradford, Innisfil

In one incident, officers responded to report of vehicle in Lake Simcoe
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Police remind public criminal record checks can be done online

Police remind public criminal record checks can be done online

Some cases may require in-person follow-up or fingerprinting
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Man pulls handgun over parking dispute in south-end Barrie

Man pulls handgun over parking dispute in south-end Barrie

Incident happened Friday night on Black Cherry Crescent near Essa Road and Mapleview Drive West
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Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charge after Severn Township crash

Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charge after Severn Township crash

The single-vehicle crash occurred on Town Line near Upper Big Chute Road on Thursday night; 63-year-old man facing two charges
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Arrest made in vandalism of Wasaga Beach Pride crosswalk

Arrest made in vandalism of Wasaga Beach Pride crosswalk

Wasaga Beach man, 35, charged with mischief following Huronia West OPP investigation
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