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Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

OPP says multi-faceted scam involves door-to-door sales, secret remortgaging scheme and shoddy home renovations
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Beware of fraudsters posing as friends on Facebook: OPP

Beware of fraudsters posing as friends on Facebook: OPP

OPP say there has been an increase in fraud reports involving Facebook, particularly Facebook Marketplace and Messenger
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Driver charged with impaired after parked vehicles struck in Angus

Driver charged with impaired after parked vehicles struck in Angus

Local man arrested after officers follow trail of debris; incident happened around 9 p.m. Monday on Margaret Street
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Woman snaps photo of unknown man before assault: police

Woman snaps photo of unknown man before assault: police

Barrie police say woman was pushed by man and fell into some bushes in the D'Ambrosio Drive area Monday afternoon
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Murder apartment 'like walking into a Halloween scene'

Murder apartment 'like walking into a Halloween scene'

Witness becomes argumentative with defence attorney who suggested he was there to help 'clean up the bathtub' in young mother's Barrie apartment in October 1994
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Innisfil woman accused of driving impaired in Bradford

Innisfil woman accused of driving impaired in Bradford

The 43-year-old was pulled over by police Friday afternoon
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Clash after fatal 5-vehicle crash prompts attempted murder charge

Clash after fatal 5-vehicle crash prompts attempted murder charge

A 33-year-old man riding on a motorcycle was killed in the crash; police mum on details related to the ensuing altercation
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Driver clocked at 'shocking' 102 km/h in 50 km/h school zone

Driver clocked at 'shocking' 102 km/h in 50 km/h school zone

Driver's licence was suspended, vehicle impounded following the incident this morning when kids were walking to school, York Regional Police say
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Family 'devastated' after boy, 12, drowns near Penetang park

Family 'devastated' after boy, 12, drowns near Penetang park

'Everyone who knew Issac loved him dearly,' grandmother says. 'He was such a fun loving young boy'
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Police offering tips to keep your vehicle secure at Innisfil forum

Police offering tips to keep your vehicle secure at Innisfil forum

Engaging and informative evening on Sept. 26 in Innisfil is dedicated to raising awareness about auto theft prevention
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