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Driver charged with impaired in collision on Highway 400

Driver charged with impaired in collision on Highway 400

A 36-year-old Barrie man was arrested and charged with impaired driving, obstruct peace officer and no insurance; incident happened near Highway 89 Saturday morning
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As season starts up, OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment

As season starts up, OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment

Police also recommend reading Safe Boating Guide on the Transport Canada website
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Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Special Investigations Unit finds no reason to charge police after local woman's self-inflicted death on Dec. 22, 2023
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E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen

E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen

Incident occurred Thursday evening in Midland rec centre parking lot
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OPP issues warning about fraudulent gaming ads posing as Casino Rama

OPP issues warning about fraudulent gaming ads posing as Casino Rama

The ads direct users to a site associated with WinSpirit Casino which is an unregistered gaming website
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Local police inspector's tribunal delayed again

Local police inspector's tribunal delayed again

Barrie Insp. Valarie Gates charged with discreditable conduct under Police Services Act; conference call between involved parties scheduled for May 10
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Charges pending after mother and child injured in morning crash on 400

Charges pending after mother and child injured in morning crash on 400

Crash closed Highway 400 through sections of Barrie and Innisfil; woman and two-year-old child sent to hospital with undisclosed injuries
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Wet bandits strike in Barrie, flooding home under renovation

Wet bandits strike in Barrie, flooding home under renovation

'If it had been during the winter, and with (the gas) trapped inside, it could have been a very different outcome,' says Barrie police official
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Barrie driver’s BMW impounded after Innisfil traffic stop

Barrie driver’s BMW impounded after Innisfil traffic stop

Driver, 35, had been prohibited from operating a vehicle following a 2022 criminal conviction
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Argument on street leads to discovery of suspended licence

Argument on street leads to discovery of suspended licence

South Simcoe police charge driver in Bradford; vehicle impounded for seven days
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