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Investigation continues into death of man pulled from icy water

Investigation continues into death of man pulled from icy water

Autopsy will determine cause of death; 'there is nothing to suggest anything criminal at this point,' says Barrie police official
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Man pulled from water in downtown Barrie pronounced dead

Man pulled from water in downtown Barrie pronounced dead

Crews responded shortly after 2 a.m. after the man was reported to be in the water near the government docks
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Nail gun assault at pro-Palestinian rally was hate-motivated: police

Nail gun assault at pro-Palestinian rally was hate-motivated: police

A 27-year-old man is facing criminal charges following the incident in Thornhill last Sunday
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South Simcoe police offer tips to prevent vehicle theft

South Simcoe police offer tips to prevent vehicle theft

Department says auto thefts continue to occur in area; they advise immediately reporting any suspicious activity though 911
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VIDEO: Car fire in Barrie puts heat on suspended driver

VIDEO: Car fire in Barrie puts heat on suspended driver

Fire crews dealt with fully engulfed vehicle on Glenwood Drive on Thursday night, bringing the blaze quickly under control
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'No safe ice': Firefighters rescue man who fell into Severn lake

'No safe ice': Firefighters rescue man who fell into Severn lake

After ice fisherman was injured last night, another angler ventured into the same area this morning, laments frustrated fire chief
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Police charge woman for allegedly defrauding local business

Police charge woman for allegedly defrauding local business

According to officers, a Collingwood business was defrauded more than $210,000 over three years
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Suspect sought for stealing elderly woman's wallet

Suspect sought for stealing elderly woman's wallet

'It was terrible that something like this happened while she was shopping,' Barrie police official says
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Wasaga man faces aggravated assault, drug and weapons charges

Wasaga man faces aggravated assault, drug and weapons charges

OPP executed search warrant at suspect's home Wednesday; alleged victim had been found Feb. 25 in critical condition on Homewood Avenue
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Local restaurant robbed, police search for suspect

Local restaurant robbed, police search for suspect

Police say a man brandished a knife and made off with a cash register from a Collingwood sushi restaurant March 7
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