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Cleanup begins at Highway 400 encampment destroyed by fire

Cleanup begins at Highway 400 encampment destroyed by fire

MTO crew, under watchful eye of OPP, removes trash and camping debris after March 13 fire at Bayfield Street and Highway 400
'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

Investigation leads to $365,000 worth of stolen property being recovered and 65 charges being laid by police
North Bay doctor charged with assaulting patient at hospital

North Bay doctor charged with assaulting patient at hospital

Police say the 45-year-old physician assaulted a patient and threatened another person at the hospital
'Upsetting': Vet says break-in at clinic likely tied to drugs

'Upsetting': Vet says break-in at clinic likely tied to drugs

'It's probably the fentanyl and ketamine, and we don’t have that,' says local veterinarian after thieves target small Barrie clinic
Driver charged after crashing classic Corvette into trees: OPP

Driver charged after crashing classic Corvette into trees: OPP

A 50-year-old woman is facing impaired operation charges after lodging 'vette in a forest 25 metres off the road
VIDEO: Check out our first podcast with the Orillia OPP

VIDEO: Check out our first podcast with the Orillia OPP

First edition of Couchiching Cops in Conversation focuses on senior abuse, senior fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim to these scams
Suspect in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction among Canada's most wanted

Suspect in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction among Canada's most wanted

Police continue to search for Deshawn Davis who is wanted for his suspected involvement in the Wasaga Beach abduction
Wanted federal offender known to frequent our region

Wanted federal offender known to frequent our region

The 30-year-old, currently wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, is being sought by police
Trails closed until May; OPP charging local off-road vehicle riders

Trails closed until May; OPP charging local off-road vehicle riders

Police say 24 charges have been laid since April 12, noting Simcoe County trails are still being assessed for potential hazards
Driver clocked at 200 km/h on highway charged with impaired

Driver clocked at 200 km/h on highway charged with impaired

Video shows driver ignoring police vehicle with lights on, prior to being stopped and charged with dangerous driving, stunt driving, impaired driving