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Barrie police urge drivers to avoid 'unnecessary' travel

Barrie police urge drivers to avoid 'unnecessary' travel

'The conditions are changing as we speak, so (drivers) should give themselves plenty of time,' says official
Unlicensed driver 'sheared off' light pole in north-end Barrie crash

Unlicensed driver 'sheared off' light pole in north-end Barrie crash

Barrie man, 24, facing several charges after pickup truck plows through median and into building Wednesday night on Duckworth Street
Driver charged after fleeing police in New Tecumseth: OPP

Driver charged after fleeing police in New Tecumseth: OPP

Police say accused fled into residence after blowing stop sign Wednesday in the Arnold Crescent area
Uber vehicle hijacked, found in Collingwood; suspect on the lam

Uber vehicle hijacked, found in Collingwood; suspect on the lam

OPP says suspect threatened Uber driver on New Year's Day, then stole vehicle on Mosley Street
Barrie police seek help in search for missing boy (update: found)

Barrie police seek help in search for missing boy (update: found)

The 13-year-old was last seen on Dec. 28 at approximately 4 p.m. in the area of Ferndale Drive South and Ardagh Road in Barrie's south end
Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Emergency crews responded to structure fire on Brentwood Road today around 9 a.m.; officials determined blaze was caused by space heater
Crash gawkers charged with distracted driving for using cellphones

Crash gawkers charged with distracted driving for using cellphones

Passing drivers were taking photos of single-vehicle rollover on Highway 26 in Collingwood, police say
Barrie police say found wallet contained 'suspected illegal substances'

Barrie police say found wallet contained 'suspected illegal substances'

'We have retained the wallet for safe keeping and have been able to send some samples to Health Canada of what was (inside),' says official
Thief uses hammer to smash store's front door, steals till containing $5K

Thief uses hammer to smash store's front door, steals till containing $5K

Shortly before midnight on Dec. 31, Nottawasaga OPP officers responded to break-and-enter in progress at Angus Variety o Margaret Street
LOOKING BACK: Vehicles damaged by concrete 'leakage' at Hwy. 400 work site

LOOKING BACK: Vehicles damaged by concrete 'leakage' at Hwy. 400 work site

'I hand-washed it with a car soap using good old elbow grease, but to no avail. My car is pretty much brand new and I’m heartbroken,' says one driver