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Crash closes Hwy. 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Crash closes Hwy. 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Emergency crews responded to the incident, which occurred between county roads 88 and 89, Friday evening
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Truck containing harmful chemicals stolen Thursday: OPP (Update)

Truck containing harmful chemicals stolen Thursday: OPP (Update)

Truck located in Toronto
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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
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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
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'Criminal enterprise': York shoplifting probe leads to 172 arrests

'Criminal enterprise': York shoplifting probe leads to 172 arrests

More than $150,000 in stolen merchandise recovered, 358 charges laid as part of a York police collaboration with Vaughan Mills and Retail Council of Canada
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