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Search-and-rescue training happening next week on Lake Simcoe

Search-and-rescue training happening next week on Lake Simcoe

On Wednesday and Thursday, OPP says people could see emergency services on the water and low-level flights over Lake Simcoe and Mara Provincial Park
Search for Sonia Varaschin's killer continues 13 years later

Search for Sonia Varaschin's killer continues 13 years later

Varaschin's car found abandoned behind Orangeville business Aug. 30, 2010 and her remains were discovered six days later in Caledon
'Oddly parked' vehicle leads to slew of drug charges for pair

'Oddly parked' vehicle leads to slew of drug charges for pair

Everett man and Cookstown woman charged after Barrie police say officers seized cocaine, meth, molly, oxycodone, and acid
MP tells group who killed Owen Sound man to 'do the right thing'

MP tells group who killed Owen Sound man to 'do the right thing'

An open letter sent by MP Alex Ruff calls on those responsible for the death of Curry House owner to turn themselves in
Encampment fire deemed 'not accidental,' investigation underway

Encampment fire deemed 'not accidental,' investigation underway

Monday night fire in Barrie near Anne Street, between Vespra and George streets, being investigated as possibly suspicious
Two motorcyclists injured Sunday in separate collisions

Two motorcyclists injured Sunday in separate collisions

In one crash, 90-year-old driver in another vehicle was charged with careless driving causing bodily harm
Friends of McKay Rd. crash victims gather to grieve one year later

Friends of McKay Rd. crash victims gather to grieve one year later

'I think all of them had some little special spark. It’s deeply missed,' says friend of six young people killed in Barrie crash on Aug. 27, 2022
Today marks one year since catastrophic crash on McKay Rd.

Today marks one year since catastrophic crash on McKay Rd.

'I'm not myself anymore. I'm trying to be strong for my baby,' says mother of one of the six victims in Aug. 27, 2022 crash
Owen Sound man dies after violent attack, police seek 3 suspects

Owen Sound man dies after violent attack, police seek 3 suspects

Restaurant owner, 44, beaten outside business and died a week later in hospital
Orillia boy struck by vehicle recovering from serious injuries

Orillia boy struck by vehicle recovering from serious injuries

Wyatt Thompson, 6, one of four people hit by vehicle Thursday; 'He’s such a strong kid,' says his aunt