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Barrie mom shaken after being followed to Wilkins Beach

Barrie mom shaken after being followed to Wilkins Beach

Woman says she recognized distinctive car following social-media firestorm over suspicious incident last weekend at Johnson's Beach
Police investigating overnight theft in Innisfil

Police investigating overnight theft in Innisfil

Tools and equipment were taking from a truck parked in the driveway
Noisy exhaust complaint leads to multiple charges

Noisy exhaust complaint leads to multiple charges

The teen is facing charges regarding the exhaust system of the vehicle as well as drug and speeding charges
Charges laid following crash on Anne Street

Charges laid following crash on Anne Street

One person has been charged with making an unsafe turn and another person was charged with making an unsafe lane change
City police warn residents about bogus emails in department's name

City police warn residents about bogus emails in department's name

If anyone has suspicions about an email, they can call local police at 705-725-7025 and ask to speak to the officer who sent it
Springwater woman charged with fraud after GoFundMe probe

Springwater woman charged with fraud after GoFundMe probe

Around $6,500 collected from 74 people; Police say woman was not diagnosed with cancer or treated for critical illness as had been claimed
Springwater mayor cleared of impaired, dangerous driving charges

Springwater mayor cleared of impaired, dangerous driving charges

Don Allen pleaded guilty to careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act
Collingwood resident charged in death of Thornbury man in Nipigon

Collingwood resident charged in death of Thornbury man in Nipigon

Nipigon OPP were called to investigate an incident at Stillwater Park on Highway 11/17 around 3:46 a.m., Sunday
Man who died while attempting to rescue swimmer identified

Man who died while attempting to rescue swimmer identified

Underwater Search and Recovery Unit found the man's body in Bracebridge lake shortly after 9 p.m.
Two charged after allegedly causing paddleboarder to capsize

Two charged after allegedly causing paddleboarder to capsize

The accused circled a paddleboarder in Sea-Doos on Georgian Bay, then were caught on land with stolen license plates, police say