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Fire crews rescue six people left stranded after boat capsizes

Fire crews rescue six people left stranded after boat capsizes

The crew was on the island for sampling and research when their boat capsized, sending one person into the frigid water
'Suspicious' fire causes $750k damage to Gravenhurst business

'Suspicious' fire causes $750k damage to Gravenhurst business

The Ontario Fire Marshal's fire investigations unit has been called in to investigate the early morning blaze at the Gravenhurst Wharf
'Supposed to be a safe space': Gun threat scares students, parents

'Supposed to be a safe space': Gun threat scares students, parents

'I feel scared and concerned that I can't protect my kids at school,' says Bradford parent
North-end Barrie family awakened by intruder in the home

North-end Barrie family awakened by intruder in the home

A member of the family subdued the man until police arrived; incident happened just after 4 a.m., police say
Orillia OPP will be cracking down on impaired driving this week

Orillia OPP will be cracking down on impaired driving this week

Already in 2023, Orillia OPP has charged 35 drivers with impaired and 11 of those drivers had more than double the legal limit of alcohol in their system
Police investigating threat of shooting at Bradford high school

Police investigating threat of shooting at Bradford high school

'We understand the threat is very concerning to students, parents, school staff, administrators, and the community,' say police who will have increased presence at the school
'I thought it was a joke': Area artist charged with defacing coins

'I thought it was a joke': Area artist charged with defacing coins

'I’m not the only person doing something like this. How many museums and other places have you seen that have those penny-flattening machines?' asks defiant artist
Midland man charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

Midland man charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

Electronic devices were seized during a search warrant on March 16
VIDEO: Church fire caused $2M in damages 'and still counting'

VIDEO: Church fire caused $2M in damages 'and still counting'

Officials at St. Andrew's in downtown Barrie have released surveillance video showing alleged arsonist's movements that night
Area police make arrest in child luring investigation

Area police make arrest in child luring investigation

OPP say the 21-year-old male suspect was 'attempting to lure the victim using various methods'