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Crash closes Hwy. 400 through sections of Barrie, Innisfil (update)

Crash closes Hwy. 400 through sections of Barrie, Innisfil (update)

Emergency crews received the call around 7:30 a.m.; photos from the scene also show an Ornge air ambulance had been dispatched
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Grandparent scam probe leads to 14 arrests, 56 charges: OPP

Grandparent scam probe leads to 14 arrests, 56 charges: OPP

Since February 2022, the group of suspects is responsible for over $2.2 million in reported losses Canada-wide, department says
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Body found in partially submerged canoe in Severn

Body found in partially submerged canoe in Severn

Man, 40, pronounced dead at scene Wednesday morning
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Local residents arrested for COVID-19 relief program fraud

Local residents arrested for COVID-19 relief program fraud

Fictitious or ineligible businesses allegedly used to apply for energy cost rebates provided during mandatory pandemic closures, Ontario Provincial Police's Serious Fraud Office says
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One person injured in 5-vehicle pileup in Barrie's west end

One person injured in 5-vehicle pileup in Barrie's west end

'It’s more of an inconvenience for people right now because of the time of day, as it’s going to slow traffic in the area,' says police official
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Driver injured after car leaves Hwy. 400, rolls down hill

Driver injured after car leaves Hwy. 400, rolls down hill

Crash happened shortly before 9 a.m. south of Essa Road in Barrie; all lanes have reopened
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Sentencing date set for next month in Korzenko crash case

Sentencing date set for next month in Korzenko crash case

Cassie Korzenko pleaded guilty to three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm following crash in front of Sadlon Arena in December 2022
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'Rather bizarre': Stolen pickup, trailer found in separate locales

'Rather bizarre': Stolen pickup, trailer found in separate locales

Truck and trailer stolen on Anne Street South in Barrie recovered on Brock Street and Big Bay Point Road, respectively, police say
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Local man among 5 charged in $400K fraud from 2022

Local man among 5 charged in $400K fraud from 2022

A business in Wellington North reported cheques were stolen and cashed illegally, OPP say
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Three teens charged, loaded gun seized after failed carjacking

Three teens charged, loaded gun seized after failed carjacking

Suspects crashed into another vehicle in a Markham parking lot while attempting to flee, York Regional Police say
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