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'Lengthy' investigation expected for Orillia apartment fire

'Lengthy' investigation expected for Orillia apartment fire

'It will take some time ... to determine the cause and to provide us with that information,' says Orillia OPP official; tenants still out of building in wake of Sunday blaze
Midweek Midland RIDE check catches suspected impaired driver

Midweek Midland RIDE check catches suspected impaired driver

Christian Island resident, 23, faces impaired charges as a result of police investigation
Wrong-way driver makes risky manoeuvre on Hwy. 400 (VIDEO)

Wrong-way driver makes risky manoeuvre on Hwy. 400 (VIDEO)

'One guy that was coming off the highway down the ramp, he actually stopped his truck and tried to wave them down, but they just kept on going,' says witness
Meth among contraband seized at Gravenhurst jail

Meth among contraband seized at Gravenhurst jail

Officials say estimated value of items seized at Beaver Creek Institution is $162K
Penetanguishene resident charged after stolen vehicles recovered

Penetanguishene resident charged after stolen vehicles recovered

Vehicles were located Monday on Belisle Avenue and Hewson Street: OPP
Pickup truck crashed twice, Wasaga driver facing a dozen charges

Pickup truck crashed twice, Wasaga driver facing a dozen charges

South Simcoe police arrest Wasaga Beach man, 44, following second crash in Innisfil; vehicle was allegedly stolen in Peel Region
Tiny Township resident charged with impaired driving

Tiny Township resident charged with impaired driving

OPP were tipped off through a traffic complaint
Two Wasaga residents charged after shooting investigation: OPP

Two Wasaga residents charged after shooting investigation: OPP

Police responded to a reported shooting on Mosley Street on March 20, and arrested two people at the scene
Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Barrie police Sgt. Bruce Gardiner scheduled to be back in court April 4 for discovery hearing
Penetanguishene driver faces impaired charges

Penetanguishene driver faces impaired charges

Officer observed motorist making several driving infractions, police say