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These resources will help you have cyber-safe holidays

These resources will help you have cyber-safe holidays

Get Cyber Safe shares a variety of updated holiday resources that can help avoid financial scams
Woman charged in Barrie pedestrian crash remains in custody

Woman charged in Barrie pedestrian crash remains in custody

One of the men injured in last week's collision is an 'avid' bowler with Special Olympics and was training for upcoming provincial qualifier
One person killed in fire at campground in Alliston: OPP

One person killed in fire at campground in Alliston: OPP

Fire marshal is investigating the blaze that erupted at 4:30 a.m. this morning
Hwy. 400 rollover caused by wheel separation: OPP

Hwy. 400 rollover caused by wheel separation: OPP

Minor injuries reported following incident Tuesday night in southbound lanes near Highway 89
Springwater family of four escapes early morning blaze

Springwater family of four escapes early morning blaze

No injuries reported, but a family pet was killed in the fire; Damages estimated at $400,000
Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

'It’s basically assault with a weapon because of the spray that was discharged,' says police official
Christmas can be a time of taking for scammers, OPP warns

Christmas can be a time of taking for scammers, OPP warns

Police share tips and advice on how to detect and avoid the most common frauds during the holiday season
Memorial plaque honouring fallen firefighter defaced by vandals

Memorial plaque honouring fallen firefighter defaced by vandals

Fire chief 'saddened and disappointed' that someone would damage memorial at Wilkins Park; 'We will work with our partners to restore the memorial to its honourable state'
Teen charged in relation to cyber harassment of local students

Teen charged in relation to cyber harassment of local students

In March 2022, numerous students at Midland school became victims of social media harassment that disrupted their school and social life, say OPP
Sunday morning crash leads to impaired charges for Orillia man

Sunday morning crash leads to impaired charges for Orillia man

Police say the 22-year-old Orillia driver struck a parked car, reversed into a second and almost struck a pedestrian before fleeing the scene