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Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay

Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay

Trail 309 closed at Elliott Side Road following crash Saturday afternoon
OPP urges snowmobilers to use caution on local trails this weekend

OPP urges snowmobilers to use caution on local trails this weekend

'It also goes without saying that it is still early in the cold-weather winter season for local ice conditions to be up to expectations,' say police
Man faces drug, impaired charges after fleeing crash scene: OPP

Man faces drug, impaired charges after fleeing crash scene: OPP

Complainant blocked man's vehicle in Midland driveway following incident on New Year's Day
King man wanted following shooting at East Gwillimbury motel

King man wanted following shooting at East Gwillimbury motel

Andre Joseph Pitre, who's wanted for attempted murder, considered armed and dangerous, police say
Five people escape Tottenham house fire caused by candle: OPP

Five people escape Tottenham house fire caused by candle: OPP

Nottawasaga OPP says candle ignited drape in home's basement Thursday evening; house sustained severe smoke damage and flooding
Teen crashes stolen car in Barrie's south end: police

Teen crashes stolen car in Barrie's south end: police

Police say vehicle was stolen from outside gas station in Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street area just before 1 a.m., then crashed on Pine Drive
Barrie Rd. disturbance leads to drug bust, arrest of Orillia duo

Barrie Rd. disturbance leads to drug bust, arrest of Orillia duo

Two women facing slew of charges after police say officers seized cocaine, fentanyl, cash and three edged weapons after incident Thursday night
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