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Beware home repair scams as warm weather returns: OPP

Beware home repair scams as warm weather returns: OPP

Police provide tips to help people avoid falling victim to fraud, warning fraudsters are 'persistent, persuasive, and sometimes aggressive'
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Area school closed for the week after 'selfish, dangerous act'

Area school closed for the week after 'selfish, dangerous act'

'This act of vandalism is very disappointing and has caused a significant disturbance to our entire school community,' principal says of Wednesday morning's fire
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Man stole from police station after playing chicken with cars: OPP

Man stole from police station after playing chicken with cars: OPP

Police say 'well-rested individual' stole items while leaving detachment after sobering up
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Youth faces multiple charges after school placed in hold and secure

Youth faces multiple charges after school placed in hold and secure

Police responded to a report of a male student allegedly armed with a knife, threatening to harm another student
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Signs of hope: Police unveil next moves to find missing Barrie woman

Signs of hope: Police unveil next moves to find missing Barrie woman

Police say Autumn Shaganash, who disappeared last June, was heading to Barrie Air Show at city's waterfront with a male friend when she vanished
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Tiny Twp. driver charged after 'swerving' vehicle pulled over

Tiny Twp. driver charged after 'swerving' vehicle pulled over

Charges include impaired driving, having open liquor and cannabis readily available
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OPP investigate over 200 reported collisions in first three months of 2024

OPP investigate over 200 reported collisions in first three months of 2024

It appears Thursday afternoons are the most likely time to be in a car crash
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Court ruling on panhandling labelled 'wake-up call' for Barrie

Court ruling on panhandling labelled 'wake-up call' for Barrie

'This ruling is a recognition of the fact that survival should not be criminalized,' says former city councillor Keenan Aylwin
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Man heading to the airport ends up in holding cells

Man heading to the airport ends up in holding cells

OPP say an intoxicated passenger decided to thumb a ride on Highway 400 when his limo broke down
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Unauthorized transactions reported after wallet stolen from vehicle

Unauthorized transactions reported after wallet stolen from vehicle

Police stress 'lock it our lose it' message after wallet stolen from vehicle parked in garage
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