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Police investigating home invasion, abduction in Wasaga Beach

Police investigating home invasion, abduction in Wasaga Beach

Police say there are concerns for the victim's safety, and the suspects are believed to be armed and dangerous
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Severn man arrested after chaining himself to door at Orillia's RBC

Severn man arrested after chaining himself to door at Orillia's RBC

'While waiting for the police, I chained myself to the front door to make a point and resist arrest,' says protester who is upset with RBC's investment in fossil fuels
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OPP searching for suspect in wake of home invasion

OPP searching for suspect in wake of home invasion

The suspect is described as approximately 5'10" tall and 180 pounds and was dressed in black with a black balaclava, say police
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655 drivers charged with impaired during OPP Festive Ride Program

655 drivers charged with impaired during OPP Festive Ride Program

Campaign ran from Nov. 18, 2021, to Jan. 2, 2022 and included more than 8,370 RIDE events across the province, OPP officials say
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Driver suffers serious injuries in wrong-way crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Driver suffers serious injuries in wrong-way crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Witnesses sought after collision Tuesday night just north of Horseshoe Valley Road; OPP suspect drinking and driving
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OPP warns about fraudsters claiming to be from banks or law enforcement

OPP warns about fraudsters claiming to be from banks or law enforcement

Suspects ask for banking information and claim to be investigating fraudulent charges on accounts.
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Orillia OPP seek public's help to locate missing local woman

Orillia OPP seek public's help to locate missing local woman

The 39-year-old Indigenous woman was last seen in Orillia in December of 2021, police say
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Bracebridge man in stable condition after early-morning stabbing

Bracebridge man in stable condition after early-morning stabbing

A 22-year-old Bracebridge man was taken into custody. The investigation remains ongoing
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Partying hard? New Year's Eve revellers reminded not to get behind the wheel

Partying hard? New Year's Eve revellers reminded not to get behind the wheel

'It’s your whole life that’s on the line when you make that decision,' says owner of Barrie-based DD service
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Alligator, several exotic snakes found dead in Caledon ditch

Alligator, several exotic snakes found dead in Caledon ditch

OPP investigating possible animal cruelty case following Dec. 26 discovery; 'Unfortunately, this is not a unique situation in Ontario,' says Toronto Zoo official
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