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BREAKING NEWS: Vehicle plunges into Georgian Bay (update: body recovered)

BREAKING NEWS: Vehicle plunges into Georgian Bay (update: body recovered)

OPP believe there may be a person in the vehicle that is submerged after going into the water near the Midland boat launch
Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Oro-Medonte (UPDATE: OPP say death 'non suspicious')

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Oro-Medonte (UPDATE: OPP say death 'non suspicious')

The incident occurred earlier this evening in the Ingram Road and Sixth Line North area of Oro-Medonte Township, say police
Port Carling man earns citation for bravery after fighting off bear

Port Carling man earns citation for bravery after fighting off bear

The bear left through a door after a short physical confrontation and the homeowner was treated for minor injuries, say OPP
Car crashes into light pole in West Ridge (2 photos)

Car crashes into light pole in West Ridge (2 photos)

The single-vehicle incident occurred Monday night at around 9 p.m.
Sunderland teen killed in Brock Township crash

Sunderland teen killed in Brock Township crash

The remaining six occupants - including the 16-year-old female driver - were later airlifted to Toronto-based trauma centres, say police
Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrests two males in Orillia

Internet Child Exploitation Unit arrests two males in Orillia

A 23-year-old male and a 25-year-old male were arrested in separate incidents, say police, who also seized computers during both arrests
Orillia man facing multiple charges after fleeing police, ramming cruisers

Orillia man facing multiple charges after fleeing police, ramming cruisers

Police also seized a quantity of cocaine, cannabis and opioids as well as property obtained by crime and a prohibited device following traffic stop
Now-retired Barrie police officer pleads guilty in 2018 suspect shooting

Now-retired Barrie police officer pleads guilty in 2018 suspect shooting

Court hears fleeing vehicle made contact with his hand, throwing him off balance and leading to 'unintentional discharge'
Vehicle crashes into sidewalk patio, flees scene: OPP

Vehicle crashes into sidewalk patio, flees scene: OPP

Police say the suspect vehicle may be or similar to a Black GMC Sierra and should have front-end damage
Man faces impaired charges after 'dramatic' early-morning crash

Man faces impaired charges after 'dramatic' early-morning crash

Pickup truck crashed into and destroyed a telephone pole at 4:41 a.m. this morning; Penetanguishene man, 24, facing multiple charges