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Teen on stand-up paddleboard rescued from wind-swept lake

Teen on stand-up paddleboard rescued from wind-swept lake

Gusting winds had pushed the 16-year-old far from the shore; OPP marine unit, helicopter, Rama Police, Ontario Parks staff and citizens worked to rescue the teen
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Police rescue nine people from Georgian Bay within two days

Police rescue nine people from Georgian Bay within two days

Most of those rescued were not wearing lifejackets, police say
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Witnesses sought after Wasaga assault involving multiple victims

Witnesses sought after Wasaga assault involving multiple victims

Two victims were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following 'serious assault involving numerous victims' early on Canada Day
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Police investigating death in Gravenhurst

Police investigating death in Gravenhurst

Police say foul play is not suspected after man's body was recovered from Kahshe River
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Fatal Gravenhurst fire in summer of 2021 deemed accidental

Fatal Gravenhurst fire in summer of 2021 deemed accidental

Gravenhurst woman, 50, died in August 2021 fire
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Duo facing multiple weapons charges after West St. traffic stop

Duo facing multiple weapons charges after West St. traffic stop

A 41-year-old Orillia man and a 19-year-old from North York were arrested at the scene, say OPP
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Pizza delivery driver assaulted, thieves take off with his car

Pizza delivery driver assaulted, thieves take off with his car

The victim suffered minor injuries and was able to run to a nearby residence and call for help, say OPP
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Strike 3: Baseball game at sports complex turns to fisticuffs

Strike 3: Baseball game at sports complex turns to fisticuffs

'I can tell you both males were conscious (and) no charges were laid,' OPP spokesperson says regarding call to Barrie Community Sports Complex last night
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Does your vehicle have push-button start? Beware car thieves!

Does your vehicle have push-button start? Beware car thieves!

'Four F-150s and a Dodge Ram Rebel were all stolen and the common link is they are all push-button start,' says police official
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Orillia man accused of assaulting store employee

Orillia man accused of assaulting store employee

Assault charge laid after 'heated exchange' between customer and employee at Atherley Road business, say Orillia OPP
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