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Body found in water of Collingwood shore last night

Body found in water of Collingwood shore last night

Heritage Drive was blocked off while police investigated, OPP say the death was not suspicious
Police block Heritage Drive for ongoing investigation

Police block Heritage Drive for ongoing investigation

Pedestrians and vehicles are being turned away at the intersection of Heritage Drive and Side Launch Way
Several people face charges following search warrant in Springwater

Several people face charges following search warrant in Springwater

Warrant at Pinegrove Road address included help from Collingwood OPP's community street crime unit
Police investigate after Meaford park facilities damaged with spray paint

Police investigate after Meaford park facilities damaged with spray paint

OPP say the damage is estimated at $1,000
OPP gets 43 calls in two months for thefts from vehicles in Collingwood

OPP gets 43 calls in two months for thefts from vehicles in Collingwood

For a majority of the incidents, the vehicle was left unlocked
Around $700K in phoney merchandise seized in Wasaga investigation: police

Around $700K in phoney merchandise seized in Wasaga investigation: police

Search warrants were executed at six retail stores along Beach Drive on Sept. 3; Charges are pending
UPDATED: No charges for police involved in shooting Collingwood man: SIU

UPDATED: No charges for police involved in shooting Collingwood man: SIU

The Special Investigations Unit announced today it has concluded its investigation into the death of Matthew Rice on Sept. 9, 2020
Barrie's first use of Amber Alert ends with reunion of girl, family

Barrie's first use of Amber Alert ends with reunion of girl, family

The girl's father contacted a family member to say Gracie was safe in Guelph; Barrie Police say no charges have been laid in this incident
Police using helicopter to search for missing Meaford man (update: located)

Police using helicopter to search for missing Meaford man (update: located)

The 25-year-old has not been seen or spoken to since 7 p.m., on Sept. 2, 2021; Police are concerned for his well-being
Increased police presence in Wasaga Beach for counterfeit merchandise investigation

Increased police presence in Wasaga Beach for counterfeit merchandise investigation

Local police are working with US Homeland Security and the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network for the investigation