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Speeding was a huge issue over Labour Day weekend, says OPP

Speeding was a huge issue over Labour Day weekend, says OPP

A motor vehicle driver, a motorcyclist, an off-road vehicle driver, a kayaker and a motorized vessel passenger were all killed in separate incidents
Gravenhurst woman charged after breaking into local KFC

Gravenhurst woman charged after breaking into local KFC

A window was broken at the restaurant to gain entry; OPP say a second suspect remains outstanding
Bradford murder victim was 59-year-old man: Police

Bradford murder victim was 59-year-old man: Police

The victim suffered a fatal injury after coming to the aid of a young female involved in an violent altercation
Barrie police release update on 'unfathomable' McKay Rd. crash

Barrie police release update on 'unfathomable' McKay Rd. crash

Investigators have determined the deadly crash, which killed six young Barrie residents, happened shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, but many questions still remain
Beware! Orillia OPP will be patrolling local school zones

Beware! Orillia OPP will be patrolling local school zones

On Sept. 6, Orillia OPP attended 10 different schools during school hours and charged eight drivers for speed-related offences in school areas
SIU probing 'serious injury' to man in wake of arrest in Barrie

SIU probing 'serious injury' to man in wake of arrest in Barrie

Police responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance; SIU is appealing for witnesses of police 'interaction' at gas station last week
Victim identified in fatal Oro-Medonte motorcycle crash

Victim identified in fatal Oro-Medonte motorcycle crash

The crash remains under investigation
Be vigilant on roads as kids return to school: OPP

Be vigilant on roads as kids return to school: OPP

Provincial police say they will have heightened presence in school zones as students return to the classrooms starting Tuesday
Woman faces multiple charges after B&E, thefts from cars

Woman faces multiple charges after B&E, thefts from cars

Victim observed woman flee on foot after she allegedly stole her car and items from her home on Sunday morning, say police
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies following 'serious' collision in Oro-Medonte

UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies following 'serious' collision in Oro-Medonte

The motorcycle rider was pronounced deceased after being transported to a hospital with severe life-threatening injuries; all roadways have been reopened