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Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

'Business as usual' at area schools amid early morning bomb call on Anne Street, says board official
UPDATE: Bomb squad remains on scene in Barrie inspecting vehicles

UPDATE: Bomb squad remains on scene in Barrie inspecting vehicles

One of the vehicles in Anne Street parking has damage around its gas capĀ on the driver's side
Barrie police dealing with 'ongoing incident' at Anne St. bridge

Barrie police dealing with 'ongoing incident' at Anne St. bridge

A robot was used to purposely detonate a device in an apartment building parking lot during a 'very loud' explosion
Firearm discharged during home invasion in Newmarket

Firearm discharged during home invasion in Newmarket

Police seeking five suspects after home invasion in the Mulock Drive and Yonge Street area on Tuesday morning
Knife-waving man arrested after incident at Busby Centre

Knife-waving man arrested after incident at Busby Centre

Police responded Sunday afternoon and arrested suspect nearby after officers were able to de-escalate the situation
Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Police say victim had exited his vehicle after breaking down in construction zone, but was struck by pickup while re-entering his vehicle
Innisfil crash sends 3 adults, 2 children to hospital

Innisfil crash sends 3 adults, 2 children to hospital

Police believe a vehicle failed to stop for a stop sign, then stuck a vehicle before hitting a utility pole
BREAKING: Charges dropped against Condrain in McKay Rd. crash

BREAKING: Charges dropped against Condrain in McKay Rd. crash

Court hears Crown has new evidence and charges could not be proven within reasonable doubt; company had been charged with six counts of criminal negligence causing death
Driver killed on Hwy. 400 after exiting vehicle: OPP (update)

Driver killed on Hwy. 400 after exiting vehicle: OPP (update)

Provincial police say collision happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. near Innisfil Beach Road
Seniors assaulted during home invasion in Bradford

Seniors assaulted during home invasion in Bradford

Police appealing for information as no arrests have been made