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Lampman Lane skate park vandalized with racist graffiti

Lampman Lane skate park vandalized with racist graffiti

'I was embarrassed that this was in my community and if I had a can of spray-paint on me I’d have dealt with it immediately,' says resident
Convenience store robbed at knifepoint for second time in two weeks

Convenience store robbed at knifepoint for second time in two weeks

The Circle K at St. Vincent and Penetang streets was robbed early this morning by a male wearing a distinctive green hat
Motorcycle rider ejected from bike in crash on Highway 400

Motorcycle rider ejected from bike in crash on Highway 400

Investigation ongoing following incident at Highway 88 on Saturday afternoon
Organizer of downtown protest fined by police

Organizer of downtown protest fined by police

Infraction potentially carries an $880 fine; Police estimate approximately 300 people attended today’s protest
Bradford hotel under construction destroyed in overnight fire (17 photos)

Bradford hotel under construction destroyed in overnight fire (17 photos)

Blaze started just after midnight on Stirling Crescent near Highway 400
Where you can and can't use your ATV on area roadways

Where you can and can't use your ATV on area roadways

The OPP issued details Friday as the weather continues to get warmer in the area
Barrie police ask demonstrators to respect COVID restrictions

Barrie police ask demonstrators to respect COVID restrictions

As the provincial stay-at-home order took effect Thursday, police ask citizens to follow public health guidelines
Barrie residents charged in connection to organized crime probe

Barrie residents charged in connection to organized crime probe

Project Kakia was a six-month investigation focused on crime within Durham Region and surrounding jurisdictions
Argument between tow-truck drivers leads to charges for New Tecumseth resident

Argument between tow-truck drivers leads to charges for New Tecumseth resident

Police say one driver intentionally reversed into another tow truck, causing substantial damage
OPP reports three road fatalities, one off-road vehicle death over long weekend

OPP reports three road fatalities, one off-road vehicle death over long weekend

Police also laid approximately 1,500 seat-belt charges