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Mom of overdose victim wants drug traffickers treated like serial killers

Mom of overdose victim wants drug traffickers treated like serial killers

Paris Williams was 24 when he died from opioid poisoning last year; in a rare move, police have charged his alleged fentanyl dealer with manslaughter
'Unacceptable': Barrie skate park hit with hateful graffiti

'Unacceptable': Barrie skate park hit with hateful graffiti

'City crews will attempt to remove the graffiti right away. If it can’t be removed, it will be painted over,' says official
Area man connected to cyber-extortion ring pleads guilty

Area man connected to cyber-extortion ring pleads guilty

Mikhail Vasiliev scheduled to be sentenced in March; charges were laid after 2.5-year probe into scheme that 'harmed victims around the world'
Former QMJHL player Noah Corson found guilty of sexual assault

Former QMJHL player Noah Corson found guilty of sexual assault

Judge ruled Corson, whose father is Barrie native and former NHLer Shayne Corson, did not take 'all reasonable measures' to verify victim's age
Barrie bong shop among 7 in OPP raid, nabbing $600K in drugs

Barrie bong shop among 7 in OPP raid, nabbing $600K in drugs

Bayfield Bongs hit in police operation; seven charged with 26 offences across GTA
Local resident charged after cops raid home, seize coke and cash

Local resident charged after cops raid home, seize coke and cash

Police say 23-year-old was charged with possession of cocaine, trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
Fatal buggy crash nets stack of charges for Orillia driver

Fatal buggy crash nets stack of charges for Orillia driver

Trucking company also charged in relation to this incident
Three charged after 'serious assault' at 'busy residence'

Three charged after 'serious assault' at 'busy residence'

Victim had serious facial injuries following Feb. 1 assault: OPP
VIDEO: Several workers injured in explosion at Algoma Steel

VIDEO: Several workers injured in explosion at Algoma Steel

Five employees were treated for burns in hospital after incident at blast furnace Wednesday night
Victims, 60 and 89, lose thousands in grandparent scam

Victims, 60 and 89, lose thousands in grandparent scam

Police provide tips to avoid falling victim to this fraud that follows a typical pattern