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Firefighters rescue angler from Lake Simcoe ice floe near Big Bay Point

Firefighters rescue angler from Lake Simcoe ice floe near Big Bay Point

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service dispatches hovercraft to help Innisfil crews near 30th Sideroad; man declined medical attention after being brought to shore
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Clearview man now charged with attempted murder after high school threat

Clearview man now charged with attempted murder after high school threat

OPP says electronic device seized from accused's home uncovered 'elaborate' and 'well-researched' plan to harm students at Collingwood Collegiate
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Man injured, south-end home damaged in morning crash: police

Man injured, south-end home damaged in morning crash: police

Barrie police say driver backed into Baldwin Lane home around 10 a.m.
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Cyclist struck by vehicle, killed on Hwy. 26 in Thornbury: OPP

Cyclist struck by vehicle, killed on Hwy. 26 in Thornbury: OPP

Police confirm 59-year-old cyclist died as a result last night's collision, which happened around 7 p.m. between Tenth and Eleventh lines
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School evacuated as small fire disrupts exams at Innisdale

School evacuated as small fire disrupts exams at Innisdale

Blaze broke out in washroom around 1 p.m. and staff quickly extinguished it before emergency crews arrived, says chief
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Barrie police trying to ID woman in ongoing fraud probe

Barrie police trying to ID woman in ongoing fraud probe

Investigation involves financial institution on Bayfield Street; incident reported to police in late November
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Arrest made after string of break-ins at Angus homes, businesses

Arrest made after string of break-ins at Angus homes, businesses

Incidents occurred between Dec. 30 and Jan. 6; Nottawasaga OPP arrested suspect Thursday afternoon at Brentwood Road address
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Live ammo found among donated items at secondhand store: police

Live ammo found among donated items at secondhand store: police

Police identify items as shotgun shell, suspected BB-gun ammunition and shell casings found by staff at shop in city's south end
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Thornton man faces murder charge following Durham stabbing

Thornton man faces murder charge following Durham stabbing

Victim died in hospital after Jan. 4 incident
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Two people escape Alliston house fire, family displaced: OPP

Two people escape Alliston house fire, family displaced: OPP

Police say fire is not considered suspicious and remains under investigation
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