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Fake money being used by purchasers in buy-and-sell site transactions

Fake money being used by purchasers in buy-and-sell site transactions

York Regional Police report 14 incidents of counterfeit $100 bills being used since October
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'Horrific' downtown Orillia fire leaves studio owner hoping for a miracle

'Horrific' downtown Orillia fire leaves studio owner hoping for a miracle

'I haven’t just lost the physical shop; I’ve lost a part of my life with that. In this economic environment, it’s scary to think that it’s gone,' says owner of Three Crows Speak Studio
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‘Stay safe and stay home’: South Simcoe police, OPP advise against travel

‘Stay safe and stay home’: South Simcoe police, OPP advise against travel

'Non-essential travel should be avoided,' South Simcoe says in Sunday morning social-media post. 'Your cooperation is crucial for everyone's safety'
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Arson charge laid following early-morning fire in Orillia

Arson charge laid following early-morning fire in Orillia

A 28-year-old woman of no fixed address was held for a bail hearing; firefighters' were called to the building at 7 a.m.
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Police investigating fatal collision in Tottenham

Police investigating fatal collision in Tottenham

Stretch of Tottenham Road to be closed for 'foreseeable future' following crash Friday morning
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Clean getaway: $10K in coins stolen from area laundromat

Clean getaway: $10K in coins stolen from area laundromat

Dufferin OPP says man broke into Orangeville business early Saturday morning; businesses asked to be on the lookout for purchases using large quantity of change
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Police thwart vehicle theft in Bradford, search for two suspects

Police thwart vehicle theft in Bradford, search for two suspects

Suspects fled after attempted theft Tuesday on Bannerman Drive
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Unwanted person call leads to impaired charges in Alliston

Unwanted person call leads to impaired charges in Alliston

Police pulled over driver after he was asked to leave restaurant Wednesday
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Two Toyota Tundras taken from Alliston neighbourhood: OPP

Two Toyota Tundras taken from Alliston neighbourhood: OPP

The pickup trucks were allegedly stolen early Wednesday morning, police say
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Drugged driver evades officers, strikes snowbank and vehicle: police

Drugged driver evades officers, strikes snowbank and vehicle: police

Barrie police responded early this morning to call in north end; Toronto man, 23, found with oxycodone and hydrocodone
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