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Number of speed-camera tickets exceeds expectations in Barrie

Number of speed-camera tickets exceeds expectations in Barrie

City council debates whether more people should be hired due to volume of tickets being handed out
One killed in Hwy. 400 multi-vehicle crash near Cookstown (update)

One killed in Hwy. 400 multi-vehicle crash near Cookstown (update)

A witness told police a road rage incident between two vehicles resulted in an initial collision
Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who is in a medically induced coma; a fundraiser has been created to help with medical bills
OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

'The video has raised concerns about professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values,' police agency says
Man struck by train, seriously injured in New Tecumseth

Man struck by train, seriously injured in New Tecumseth

Victim suffered 'life-altering injuries' in Friday morning incident
South Simcoe police make arrest linked to 2023 'shootings'

South Simcoe police make arrest linked to 2023 'shootings'

Firearms discharged at public sites in Bradford back in August and September; 'such reckless acts will not be tolerated in our community,' says police chief
In 'amazing' tale, police retrieve snatched Bradford dog

In 'amazing' tale, police retrieve snatched Bradford dog

South Simcoe officers reported Thursday evening they had found Jax, a 10-year-old pug-mix, who had been 'dognapped' a day prior
Truck containing harmful chemicals stolen Thursday: OPP (Update)

Truck containing harmful chemicals stolen Thursday: OPP (Update)

Truck located in Toronto
Witness sought after cyclist chased by vehicle through complex

Witness sought after cyclist chased by vehicle through complex

Barrie woman, 42, charged with dangerous driving following incident Wednesday afternoon near Mapleview Drive East and Madelaine Drive
Truck linked to drive-by shootings at local movie theatres, police say

Truck linked to drive-by shootings at local movie theatres, police say

Glass front door shot out at movie theatre in Richmond Hill; similar incident happened in Vaughan