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Single-vehicle crash in Hillsdale sends two to hospital

Single-vehicle crash in Hillsdale sends two to hospital

Police say the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree
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Reports of overnight explosion in Victoria Harbour under investigation

Reports of overnight explosion in Victoria Harbour under investigation

A building was found damaged at Maple and Park streets
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SIU closes case against officer who discharged taser to stop woman from slashing her wrists

SIU closes case against officer who discharged taser to stop woman from slashing her wrists

The SIU says the woman, armed with a boxcutter, intended to take her own life; She was located at Highway 89/400 on-ramp
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South Simcoe police responded to 114 marine calls this boating season

South Simcoe police responded to 114 marine calls this boating season

Two people drowned this year and the department conducted 24 search-and-rescue operations
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23 people arrested, opioids seized during Project Homecoming in Georgina

23 people arrested, opioids seized during Project Homecoming in Georgina

York Regional Police investigation launched last month following two deaths, string of overdoses
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Two men ordered to stand trial for Wasaga Beach shooting

Two men ordered to stand trial for Wasaga Beach shooting

Charges linked to February 2019 shooting in a residential neighbourhood; Victim later released from hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
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Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant nabbed in Waterloo

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant nabbed in Waterloo

Shane Luc Laderoute, known to frequent the Barrie area, had been convicted for numerous crimes, including armed robbery and pointing a firearm
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Police trying to track down driver following collision involving city bus

Police trying to track down driver following collision involving city bus

Barrie police say the incident happened Oct. 20 on Fairview Road
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Staffers baffled after vandals cause $10K in damage at COVID testing centre

Staffers baffled after vandals cause $10K in damage at COVID testing centre

Disheartened interim manager asks: 'Who does this to a COVID testing centre that is trying to help the community?'
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Wanted Springwater man arrested on Midland street corner

Wanted Springwater man arrested on Midland street corner

The accused is awaiting a video bail hearing after being taken into custody Wednesday around noon
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