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Windows of Wasaga OPP cruisers smashed while officers inside

Windows of Wasaga OPP cruisers smashed while officers inside

Police say Canadian Tire was also damaged and Walmart was broken into as safety of community, officers was 'jeopardized'
Fatal fire under investigation in Huntsville: OPP

Fatal fire under investigation in Huntsville: OPP

A person was located deceased inside the structure this morning, officials say; Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate
Seven-vehicle crash slows traffic on Highway 400

Seven-vehicle crash slows traffic on Highway 400

A motorcycle driver was taken to hospital as a result of the crash, say police
'Fiery, loyal' athlete mourned in wake of horrific crash

'Fiery, loyal' athlete mourned in wake of horrific crash

'This young man was 22 and gave up his summers and time to be coaching young players. Who does that? Not many,' says official
Hughes hoping to secure fifth term as Oro-Medonte Township mayor

Hughes hoping to secure fifth term as Oro-Medonte Township mayor

'I'm the right choice because you can look at what's happened (through) my proven track record. Oro Medonte has just gotten better every year,' said Hughes
Woman killed while skydiving in Innisfil: Police

Woman killed while skydiving in Innisfil: Police

A woman was critically injured after jumping from a plane operating out of a local skydiving club and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital
'Shocking and horrible tragedy': Six young people die in crash

'Shocking and horrible tragedy': Six young people die in crash

'As a parent myself this is the worst nightmare. The six families in our city who are devastated this morning need all of our compassion and support, Barrie,' says mayor
COLUMN: Fallen apples stir up hornet's nest of concerns

COLUMN: Fallen apples stir up hornet's nest of concerns

If it wasn't for the blue jays swooping in to peck open the tough skin, the bounty would not have attracted numerous wasps, columnist explains
Six missing Barrie people believed to be victims of fatal crash

Six missing Barrie people believed to be victims of fatal crash

Police originally reported last night that three people were missing and later updated social media to say six people were missing
Kloostra switches gears, opts to run for council in Ward 1

Kloostra switches gears, opts to run for council in Ward 1

'I’m a people person, I like being out in the public, I enjoy being a councillor, and being a problem solver,' says two-term Ward 2 councillor Rob Kloostra