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'Rare coincidence': Barrie Fire tackles pair of Hwy. 400 car fires

'Rare coincidence': Barrie Fire tackles pair of Hwy. 400 car fires

Both fires were on northbound lanes of the highway near Dunlop Street exit; both vehicles were destroyed in the blazes
Bradford woman facing 14 charges related to thefts from vehicles

Bradford woman facing 14 charges related to thefts from vehicles

Suspect used stolen bank cards at gas stations and convenience stores, police say
Dump truck blaze stopped traffic on Highway 400 in Barrie

Dump truck blaze stopped traffic on Highway 400 in Barrie

Driver able to exit truck and was not injured in Thursday afternoon's fire
York Region chiropractor facing sexual assault charge

York Region chiropractor facing sexual assault charge

Police say they received information that a person was sexually assaulted during a chiropractic visit at a clinic in a private residence
Crashes involving transport trucks make up 20% of fatal incidents: OPP

Crashes involving transport trucks make up 20% of fatal incidents: OPP

Non-commercial vehicle drivers at fault in 86 per cent of collisions
Arrest made after brothers duke it out over food in Bradford

Arrest made after brothers duke it out over food in Bradford

Police say fight started Wednesday after man ate brother's food
Suspect faces 15 charges after allegedly rooting through vehicles in Bradford

Suspect faces 15 charges after allegedly rooting through vehicles in Bradford

South Simcoe police say they were called to the Collings Avenue area early Thursday morning
Foul play not suspected in man's death near Hwy. 400 in Barrie: OPP

Foul play not suspected in man's death near Hwy. 400 in Barrie: OPP

Elliot Lake man, 41, pronounced dead at the scene after he was found without vital signs in 'grassy area,' according to police
VIDEO: Six dump trucks set on fire at Vaughan industrial yard

VIDEO: Six dump trucks set on fire at Vaughan industrial yard

The suspect is shown on surveillance video pouring a flammable liquid around the vehicles before lighting them on fire
Thousands of charges laid by OPP leading up to Canada Day long weekend

Thousands of charges laid by OPP leading up to Canada Day long weekend

Majority of charges were for speeding; one person died in boating incident on long weekend