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OPP says area senior lost $5,500 in 'emergency scam'

OPP says area senior lost $5,500 in 'emergency scam'

Fraudster pretended to be victim's grandson and talked grandparent into providing $5,500 in bail money; OPP seeking help to identify the male suspect
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Officials provide safety tips as boating season returns

Officials provide safety tips as boating season returns

'In Canada, many of our larger bodies of water remain cold throughout the summer'
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Parking lot assault leaves man bloodied in Barrie

Parking lot assault leaves man bloodied in Barrie

Incident happened Wednesday evening on Minet's Point Road; Suspect arrested and charged with assault
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Bradford man charged in road-rage incident in Innisfil

Bradford man charged in road-rage incident in Innisfil

Police say man was struck after exiting vehicle on 9th Line; 35-year-old taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
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Driver sent to hospital after morning crash on Hwy. 400

Driver sent to hospital after morning crash on Hwy. 400

Southbound lanes were closed in Barrie following three-vehicle collision around 10 a.m. near Dunlop Street exit
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Pair of Innisfil drivers face impaired charges

Pair of Innisfil drivers face impaired charges

Both drivers had their licence suspended for 90 days
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Police canine tracks down fleeing suspect in D'Ambrosio Dr. area

Police canine tracks down fleeing suspect in D'Ambrosio Dr. area

Barrie police official says known prohibited driver took off from officers Sunday evening
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Man charged in Janeiro killing to stand trial in 2024

Man charged in Janeiro killing to stand trial in 2024

Robert MacQueen has opted for jury trial on second-degree murder charge; Young mother found stabbed to death in Dunlop Street West apartment in October 1994
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Fraudster who duped Canadians of $1.3M handed 30-month sentence

Fraudster who duped Canadians of $1.3M handed 30-month sentence

Judge calls Terry Croteau's 'materially misleading' telemarketing and 'final notice' schemes deceitful and deliberate, designed to have air of authenticity
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BREAKING: Three charged in catwalk shooting, one more at large

BREAKING: Three charged in catwalk shooting, one more at large

Barrie police say fourth suspect, 21-year-old Timothy White, is considered armed and dangerous following April 22 shooting
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