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Barrie home damaged after car crashes into front door

Barrie home damaged after car crashes into front door

'The vehicle did come to rest on the front steps,' police official says of morning incident near downtown Barrie; no injuries, but family waiting to see when they can return
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Barrie cop, ex-NHLer appears in court on harassment, extortion charges

Barrie cop, ex-NHLer appears in court on harassment, extortion charges

Preliminary inquiry for Sgt. Bruce Gardiner continues Wednesday and Thursday at the Barrie courthouse
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VIDEO: Shot fired during attempted break-in in north Barrie

VIDEO: Shot fired during attempted break-in in north Barrie

'Honestly, I fear for my family's safety. My kids and I are traumatized. All my kids saw the incident ... Nobody deserves any of this,' says resident
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Two charged with impaired during weekend RIDE checks

Two charged with impaired during weekend RIDE checks

Police say a 71-year-old from Orillia was also driving without a licence
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Lack of ice creates safety hazards: Southern Georgian Bay OPP

Lack of ice creates safety hazards: Southern Georgian Bay OPP

Police remind people to be cautious amid 'abnormal weather conditions'
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OPP arrests two people in Facebook Marketplace fraud

OPP arrests two people in Facebook Marketplace fraud

Barrie pair charged as part of provincewide investigation launched after person claimed to be bilked of money through Facebook
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More than 1,400 charges laid during Festive RIDE campaign

More than 1,400 charges laid during Festive RIDE campaign

OPP stopped 42,464 drivers during campaign that ran from Nov. 16 to Jan. 2
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Former area resident who murdered daughter dies in prison

Former area resident who murdered daughter dies in prison

Barrie native Gabe Batstone, the young girl's father, vows to continue seeking improvements in child protection
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Man charged for allegedly trafficking drugs into Simcoe County

Man charged for allegedly trafficking drugs into Simcoe County

Orillia OPP arrests man, seizes suspected meth, fentanyl, cocaine
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Brazen distraction theft in store parking lot leads to $10K loss

Brazen distraction theft in store parking lot leads to $10K loss

Police say while one man helped victim with her vehicle's tires in local lot, a second man stole her purse
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