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OPP sergeant provides quick tutorial on winter tires

OPP sergeant provides quick tutorial on winter tires

What's the difference between winter, all-season and all-weather tires? OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt explains
Impaired charges laid after incidents in Tiny, Midland

Impaired charges laid after incidents in Tiny, Midland

One driver also charged with possession of prohibited device or ammunition
Midland man charged after threatening people with axe, chainsaw: OPP

Midland man charged after threatening people with axe, chainsaw: OPP

Man arrested following 10-hour standoff with police
OPP asking for assistance to identify poppy-box theft suspect

OPP asking for assistance to identify poppy-box theft suspect

Police said the theft occurred at the Pita Pit restaurant on King Street in Midland last Monday
Police release photo of getaway vehicle in credit union robbery

Police release photo of getaway vehicle in credit union robbery

Surveillance photo shows four-door Mercedes-Benz last seen travelling on Bell Farm Road toward Duckworth Street in Barrie
Ramara homicide an 'isolated incident,' says OPP

Ramara homicide an 'isolated incident,' says OPP

Very few details are being released as the investigation into Saturday's homicide continues; OPP say they are not looking for any further suspects
Suspect in custody after Sunday afternoon stabbing in Orillia

Suspect in custody after Sunday afternoon stabbing in Orillia

Victim was transported to hospital with 'relatively minor injuries,' say police; a 40-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged
Tay resident, 74, identified as victim in fatal crash near Barrie

Tay resident, 74, identified as victim in fatal crash near Barrie

Huronia West OPP appealing for witnesses or anyone who was in the area and may have video or dash-camera footage
BREAKING: Orillia OPP investigating homicide in Ramara

BREAKING: Orillia OPP investigating homicide in Ramara

Police have charged a 54-year-old Orillia man with second degree murder after OPP officers found a 48-year-old Ramara Township man dead inside a home
Elderly man dies in early morning fire in Barrie

Elderly man dies in early morning fire in Barrie

'The unit is heavily destroyed,' says fire chief, noting fire marshal is investigating the blaze