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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
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Tractor fire in Tiny Township causes $600K in damage

Tractor fire in Tiny Township causes $600K in damage

No injuries reported; blaze is not considered suspicious
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Bracebridge resident killed after vehicle collides with train: OPP

Bracebridge resident killed after vehicle collides with train: OPP

The incident happened this afternoon at a train crossing in Gravenhurst; the investigation continues
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Man charged after Uber driver assaulted in Bradford: police

Man charged after Uber driver assaulted in Bradford: police

Barrie man accused of trying to steal three vehicles after alleged assault on driver
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Vaughan man shot in plaza parking lot last month has died

Vaughan man shot in plaza parking lot last month has died

York Regional Police homicide unit now investigating as victim of Dec. 23 'targeted shooting' died on Sunday
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Cop, ex-NHLer appears in court on harassment, extortion charges

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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Man who killed Collingwood realtor sentenced to life in prison

Man who killed Collingwood realtor sentenced to life in prison

John Collins was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 16 years after he pleaded guilty to murdering Kinga ‘Kay’ Kriston
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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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Tribunal hearing delayed for high-ranking police officer

Tribunal hearing delayed for high-ranking police officer

Barrie Insp. Valarie Gates charged with discreditable conduct under Police Services Act; hearing pushed back to Jan. 23 due to 'scheduling issue'
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Suspect drills into gas tank to steal fuel, police say

Suspect drills into gas tank to steal fuel, police say

Police report the suspect made off with $1,900 of fuel
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