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Former local doctor gets 9 years for 15 sexual assaults

Former local doctor gets 9 years for 15 sexual assaults

Police began investigating Wameed Ateyah in August 2020 when two women reported being assaulted at Schomberg clinic, police say
OPP, partners address 'risk factors' with Collaborate Nottawasaga

OPP, partners address 'risk factors' with Collaborate Nottawasaga

New website helps local residents access housing, mental-health and addiction services within the community
'Be careful': South Simcoe police respond to 3 crashes Tuesday morning

'Be careful': South Simcoe police respond to 3 crashes Tuesday morning

No one injured in reported collisions, but one motorist involved in a rollover was charged with careless driving, police say
Suspect wanted in Toronto-area break-in spree known to frequent Innisfil area

Suspect wanted in Toronto-area break-in spree known to frequent Innisfil area

Arrest warrants issued in relation to 30 residential break-ins in the regions of Halton, Peel, York, Caledon and Hamilton
Good to the last drop? Police find cocaine in coffee jar at traffic stop

Good to the last drop? Police find cocaine in coffee jar at traffic stop

OPP says vehicle pulled over in Collingwood, drugs found during search
Residents contacted in romance, 'sextortion' and job scams: Police

Residents contacted in romance, 'sextortion' and job scams: Police

South Simcoe officers say alleged romance scam was turned on its head when target called police instead of handing over thousands of dollars
'Not random': Barrie detectives hunt for shooter, no arrests yet

'Not random': Barrie detectives hunt for shooter, no arrests yet

Investigators scoured parts of downtown Saturday looking for video evidence near shooting scene
Fundraiser started to aid local murder victim's 'devastated family'

Fundraiser started to aid local murder victim's 'devastated family'

Fabian Crawford was found dead in a Ramara home Nov. 11; family friend has started GoFundMe account in support of his daughters
Woman suffers 'serious' injuries in downtown Barrie shooting

Woman suffers 'serious' injuries in downtown Barrie shooting

Barrie police say 59-year-old victim is in non-life-threatening condition after being airlifted to Toronto trauma centre
Police seek witnesses to hit-and-run crash in Bradford

Police seek witnesses to hit-and-run crash in Bradford

Motorcyclist was struck by one or two vehicles Oct. 21, police say