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Area medical clinics partially crippled by 'cyber-security incident'

Area medical clinics partially crippled by 'cyber-security incident'

There's 'no evidence to believe that patient information has been impacted,' official says; police say cyber attacks 'becoming more and more prevalent'
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Police seize $13M in drugs as part of probe that began in area

Police seize $13M in drugs as part of probe that began in area

Eleven people charged in relation to Project Cranium after police learn of 'sophisticated criminal network'
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'Group assault': Man airlifted to Toronto after stabbing in Barrie

'Group assault': Man airlifted to Toronto after stabbing in Barrie

Police say victim is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries following incident involving a 'group of people'
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Local resident nabbed for stunt driving: OPP

Local resident nabbed for stunt driving: OPP

Police say vehicle was going 99 km/h in 50 km/h zone
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IED located after evacuation of supportive housing facility: police

IED located after evacuation of supportive housing facility: police

A bus was brought to the scene to allow for those evacuated to have a warm place to stay until the investigation was complete, officials say
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‘Significant problems’: Tractor trailer crash shuts down Hwy. 400

‘Significant problems’: Tractor trailer crash shuts down Hwy. 400

OPP says no injuries reported; tractor trailer reportedly crossed over from southbound lanes into northbound portion of the 400
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Damage to three homes estimated at $12M in Richmond Hill blaze

Damage to three homes estimated at $12M in Richmond Hill blaze

Massive fire began in unoccupied house under construction and quickly spread to two adjacent homes Sunday night
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Man aboard bus in military garb facing weapons charges: police

Man aboard bus in military garb facing weapons charges: police

Officers seized pellet-style gun and several knives from 65-year-old man of no fixed address; he is facing several weapons-related charges
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Investigation continues into death of man pulled from icy water

Investigation continues into death of man pulled from icy water

Autopsy will determine cause of death; 'there is nothing to suggest anything criminal at this point,' says police official
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Sixteen charges laid in shootout that shut down Hwy. 11 up north

Sixteen charges laid in shootout that shut down Hwy. 11 up north

Wild incident involved a police chase, shootout and left one man dead while many motorists were forced to 'shelter in place' on the highway
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