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Several vintage vehicles destroyed in one of three evening blazes

Several vintage vehicles destroyed in one of three evening blazes

Fire crews were kept busy battling three fires north of Orillia as firefighters from Severn and Bracebridge were called in to help; one blaze was ignited by lightning strike
Signs of hope: Police unveil next moves to find missing area woman

Signs of hope: Police unveil next moves to find missing area woman

Police say Autumn Shaganash, who disappeared last June, was heading to Barrie Air Show at city's waterfront with a male friend when she vanished
'Swerving' vehicle pulled over; area driver facing charges: OPP

'Swerving' vehicle pulled over; area driver facing charges: OPP

A vehicle, driven by 57-year-old, was observed by officer exhibiting 'inconsistent speeds and swerving from shoulder to centre line' on Highway 11
Bracebridge man charged after crash during seatbelt check

Bracebridge man charged after crash during seatbelt check

Police say man was impaired when vehicle rear-ended in Huntsville
Passenger flees broken-down limo, lands in hot water with OPP

Passenger flees broken-down limo, lands in hot water with OPP

OPP say the intoxicated passenger, heading to airport, thumbed a ride on Highway 400 and was 'apprehended by several officers' and released when sober
Former local resident charged with assaulting Hamilton bylaw officer

Former local resident charged with assaulting Hamilton bylaw officer

Angela Vos had organized an encampment to protest a Hamilton council decision; she is also suing the province and others in relation to her son's death
Car spotted in no-parking zone with driver asleep behind wheel

Car spotted in no-parking zone with driver asleep behind wheel

The 25-year-old faces impaired charges after officer noticed vehicle in business parking lot
Two killed after vehicle rolls over, lands in ditch near Beaverton

Two killed after vehicle rolls over, lands in ditch near Beaverton

Police say a vehicle rolled as it entered the ditch and became submerged in water on its roof; a citizen came across the incident and alerted police
Fire ravages Gravenhurst home, causes $700,000 in damages

Fire ravages Gravenhurst home, causes $700,000 in damages

Officials say the fire is not considered suspicious
Huntsville OPP seeking suspect in historical sexual assault

Huntsville OPP seeking suspect in historical sexual assault

Anyone who may recognize this person is asked to call Huntsville OPP