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Officer killed in line of duty once called Barrie home

Officer killed in line of duty once called Barrie home

OPP Const. Marc Hovingh was fatally shot during a property dispute call in Gore Bay on Thursday
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Orillia OPP investigating homicide (UPDATE: Police release details)

Orillia OPP investigating homicide (UPDATE: Police release details)

OPP official says 'it's too early in the investigation to speculate about' specific suspects, but said police are 'investigating various avenues' 
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Collingwood man charged in York Region Fentanyl bust

Collingwood man charged in York Region Fentanyl bust

There were eight people charged after police executed a search warrant at a Georgina home
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Police seek witnesses to drive-thru hit-and-run

Police seek witnesses to drive-thru hit-and-run

Incident took place at Riverbend Plaza in Wasaga Beach on November 8
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Two face numerous charges in Clearview assault, kidnapping investigation

Two face numerous charges in Clearview assault, kidnapping investigation

A Wasaga woman and Stayner man have been arrested and charged
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Know the signs of senior abuse: OPP

Know the signs of senior abuse: OPP

The OPP reminds the public that most senior abuse is perpetrated by a family member or someone who is known to the senior
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$80K worth of damage caused to Meaford arena over the weekend: OPP

$80K worth of damage caused to Meaford arena over the weekend: OPP

Police say roof lights and a hood ventilation system was damaged
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Police help raise Christmas cash for Wasaga woman whose truck was stolen

Police help raise Christmas cash for Wasaga woman whose truck was stolen

Woman's truck — which was full of empties she planned to cash in to buy her grandkids Christmas presents — was recently stolen, so officials raised $174 to help her out
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Very good dogs show off their best side in new calendar

Very good dogs show off their best side in new calendar

2021 OPP Canine Unit calendars are on sale now, with all proceeds going to the OPP Youth Foundation and the Friends of The OPP Museum
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Partnership to teach police how to identify and help homeless veterans

Partnership to teach police how to identify and help homeless veterans

Operation: Leave the Streets Behind is a program developed in 2009 by The Royal Canadian Legion in partnership with Veteran Affairs Canada to identify and assist homeless Veterans and those at-risk of homelessness
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