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OPP, Fire Marshal probing 'suspicious' Regent Street fire

OPP, Fire Marshal probing 'suspicious' Regent Street fire

Early-morning blaze caused about $150,000 in damages, but nobody was injured and damage was contained to one townhouse, says fire chief
Haliburton man killed in single-vehicle crash

Haliburton man killed in single-vehicle crash

The cause of the crash is under investigation, say OPP; A post-mortem is planned
Police seek public's assistance locating wanted man

Police seek public's assistance locating wanted man

Eric Gregory Coleman is wanted in relation to an ongoing investigation in the Town of Penetanguishene
Lindsay resident slapped with $1,130 fine for not quarantining

Lindsay resident slapped with $1,130 fine for not quarantining

Resident had been ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days after returning to Canada from a foreign country
Collingwood crane operator facing numerous charges, including impaired

Collingwood crane operator facing numerous charges, including impaired

The crane was seen striking power lines and trees, among other things
Orillia man, woman arrested after sporting goods heist

Orillia man, woman arrested after sporting goods heist

In addition to possession of stolen property charges, both suspects are facing drug trafficking and weapons charges following Street Crime Unit probe
It was a deadly long weekend on Ontario roads: OPP

It was a deadly long weekend on Ontario roads: OPP

Four fatal crashes claimed five lives; OPP officers laid 6,246 traffic-related charges during Operation Impact and aggressive driving topped the list of offences
Trio of Orillians arrested following drug trafficking investigation

Trio of Orillians arrested following drug trafficking investigation

Cocaine, Canadian currency and suspected counterfeit money was discovered and seized; An Orillia youth and two adults face multiple charges
Barrie police officer to stand trial in 2018 suspect shooting

Barrie police officer to stand trial in 2018 suspect shooting

Mike Chytuk charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm following Special Investigations Unit probe; Robbery suspect suffered gunshot wound during pursuit
Christian Island man charged with impaired driving

Christian Island man charged with impaired driving

OPP officers responded to 25 traffic-related calls from the public and removed three drivers and their vehicles for seven days for stunt driving on area roads