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Wrong-way driver makes risky manoeuvre on Hwy. 400 (VIDEO)

Wrong-way driver makes risky manoeuvre on Hwy. 400 (VIDEO)

'One guy that was coming off the highway down the ramp, he actually stopped his truck and tried to wave them down, but they just kept on going,' says witness
'Lengthy' investigation expected for Coldwater Road apartment fire

'Lengthy' investigation expected for Coldwater Road apartment fire

'It will take some time ... to determine the cause and to provide us with that information,' says Orillia OPP official; tenants still out of building in wake of Sunday blaze
Meth among contraband seized at Gravenhurst jail

Meth among contraband seized at Gravenhurst jail

Officials say estimated value of items seized at Beaver Creek Institution is $162K
Pickup truck crashed twice, Wasaga man facing dozen charges

Pickup truck crashed twice, Wasaga man facing dozen charges

The 44-year-old driver is facing a dozen charges; the vehicle he was driving was allegedly stolen in Peel Region
Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Barrie police Sgt. Bruce Gardiner scheduled to be back in court April 4 for discovery hearing
Two Wasaga residents charged after shooting investigation: OPP

Two Wasaga residents charged after shooting investigation: OPP

Police responded to reported shooting on Mosley Street and arrested two people at the scene
Edmonton couple sought following investigation of Orillia fraud

Edmonton couple sought following investigation of Orillia fraud

OPP say the $20,000 defrauded from an Orillia business was transferred to an account in Edmonton and withdrawn in four separate transactions
Orillia woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

Orillia woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

'It's a tragic circumstance any time someone loses their life in this type of manner,' said Orillia OPP official of 67-year-old woman's death; cause under investigation
Suspect still at large after Sunday morning break-ins: Orillia OPP

Suspect still at large after Sunday morning break-ins: Orillia OPP

Sunday crime spree, including a weapons call near Homewood Park, kept police busy; 27-year-old was arrested in what OPP said was 'isolated incident'
OPP charge five local drivers with impaired over eight days

OPP charge five local drivers with impaired over eight days

Incidents include two-vehicle crash and members of the public calling police with their concerns about drivers