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Two charged in downtown Orillia assault with weapon

Two charged in downtown Orillia assault with weapon

Police say 'multiple knives' were used in assault; third suspect being sought
Refreshment vehicle explodes at Gravenhurst park (UPDATE)

Refreshment vehicle explodes at Gravenhurst park (UPDATE)

The incident happened at Muskoka Bay Park; OPP say there were no injuries to occupants or bystanders
Arrest made after elderly man assaulted, robbed in Gravenhurst

Arrest made after elderly man assaulted, robbed in Gravenhurst

Huntsville man charged following incident Friday
Orillia firefighters rescue skunk threatening to raise a stink

Orillia firefighters rescue skunk threatening to raise a stink

Firefighters worked together to free smelly visitor from container without incident, sending him on his way
'I heard a big bang': Van crashes into west Orillia nail salon

'I heard a big bang': Van crashes into west Orillia nail salon

Driver suffered 'very minor' injuries, says OPP; Nail Luxury owner says business remains open in wake of morning crash
Barrie bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

Barrie bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

'At least we have a starting point with that vehicle. That gives you the point to begin with and we’ll go from there,' says Barrie police official
Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Man faces one charge of assault with a weapon in connection with Sept. 2 incident at golf club that has been viewed millions of times on social media
Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Sukhwinder Sidhu, 28, faces numerous charges in connection to fatal crash that killed local lawyer Alexandra Paul on Aug. 22
Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

'Business as usual' at area schools amid early morning bomb call on Anne Street, says board official
Summer may be over, but OPP waterway patrols continue

Summer may be over, but OPP waterway patrols continue

Anyone who suspects an impaired boater is asked to call 911