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Police warn of unsafe ice conditions on area lakes and rivers

Police warn of unsafe ice conditions on area lakes and rivers

As a result of the colder temperatures, a thin layer of ice has formed on the southern portion of Lake Simcoe, but police are warning the public that lakes and streams are not safe
Police called to downtown bank after victim struck in the head with folding chair

Police called to downtown bank after victim struck in the head with folding chair

The 64-year-old Barrie man suffered head injuries and serious facial injuries
Security video leads to theft suspect's arrest

Security video leads to theft suspect's arrest

The accused allegedly concealed some clothing under her existing clothing and removed the tags from a winter jacket
Four drivers face licence suspension following Festive RIDE program

Four drivers face licence suspension following Festive RIDE program

400 drivers checked, 24 tested, four receive three-day license suspensions for being the warn range
Two Innisfil men face drinking and driving related charges

Two Innisfil men face drinking and driving related charges

Saturday morning festive RIDE program checked 500 vehicles, tested 17 drivers, all pass
Car locked on radar traveling 74 km over speed limit

Car locked on radar traveling 74 km over speed limit

Driver charged with impaired, stunt driving and more
Early morning incident leads to charges for Barrie man

Early morning incident leads to charges for Barrie man

There was no report of any physical injuries as a result of the incident
Driver charged after fleeing collision scene

Driver charged after fleeing collision scene

The suspect registered almost three times the legal limit
Driver has run-in with a tree, charges follow

Driver has run-in with a tree, charges follow

Witnesses saw the incident and contacted police as the male was reportedly making multiple attempts to find his driveway
Police report a disappointing start to festive RIDE campaign

Police report a disappointing start to festive RIDE campaign

Officers have stopped less than 2,000 cars in the annual road safety campaign, but have removed 12 people from local roads for impaired driving