Sawyer Bogdan

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• Video shows Ontario police sharing Trudeau’s location with protester, investigation launched

  Police say they are investigating the conduct of one of their officers after a video shows an officer sharing security information about the prime minister with protesters.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win

  A Thunder Bay, Ont., man's retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw late last month.

  Canada

  Apr 26
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• Suspect arrested in connection with 2 ‘callous’ shootings in Bradford

  South Simcoe Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two shootings in Bradford West Gwillimbury that date back to last year.

  Crime

  Apr 26
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• Canadian food banks are on the brink: ‘This is not a sustainable situation’

  A recent spring food drive in Barrie, Ont. fell $100,000 short on their financial goal. It's part of a growing trend across Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Human remains found in Georgian Bay Township identified as man missing since 2018

  Ontario Provincial Police say a human remains found in Georgian Bay Township have been identified as a 60-year-old who went missing in late 2018.

  Canada

  Apr 25
• Driver faces impaired charge after crashing through guardrail on Highway 400: police

  Images from police show the front of a vehicle destroyed after it crashed through the guardrail along Highway 400 on Saturday. A driver is facing an impaired charge.

  Crime

  Apr 22
• County of Simcoe nears completion on rapid housing program for homeless youth

  The County of Simcoe is preparing to open its latest rapid rehousing site to local youth escape homelessness after securing a site in the City of Orillia.

  Canada

  Apr 19
• Rollover crash on Highway 400 sends 2 to hospital

  Two people were sent to the hospital after a collision on Friday morning in the southbound lane of Highway 400 outside of Innisfil.

  Traffic

  Apr 19
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• Highway 12 crash leaves 27-year-old in life-threatening condition

  Orillia OPP say a severe collision at Highway 12 and Forest Avenue led to a man in life-threatening condition being airlifted to Toronto.

  Traffic

  Apr 19
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• How an Ontario First Nation is taking an Indigenous-led response in times of crisis

  When Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario experienced spring flooding this year, Missanabie Cree First Nation led the charge to help.

  Canada

  Apr 18
• Innisfil residents warned to prepare for potential flooding from increased lake levels

  The town of Innisfil is warning residents about the potential of flooding with increased rainfall in the forecast.

  Weather

  Apr 17
• Alliston, Ont. mom able to buy a home after $1M lottery win

  An Alliston, Ont., mom is turning her big lotto win into keys for a new house after finding out she had the winning ticket last month.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• Thunder Bay Police facing credibility issues amid recent arrests of former members

  Chief Darcy Fleury and police board chair Karen Machado expressed the sentiment during a joint news conference about last week's arrests of ex-chief Sylvie Hauth and the lawyer.

  Crime

  Apr 16
• Innisfil woman charged in human trafficking investigation after contacting victims: police

  South Simcoe Police have charged an Innisfil woman for obstructing justice in connection to a major human trafficking investigation.

  Crime

  Apr 12
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• An Ontario renter’s ‘scary’ situation with homelessness after landlords sell property

  Having worked for over 35 years as a janitor, an Ontario man never thought he would find himself without a place to live in retirement. But he says that changed in 2022

  Canada

  Apr 12
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• Former lawyer for Thunder Bay police is facing charges for obstruction and breach of trust

  A former lawyer for the Thunder Bay Police is facing five charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct in the force.

  Crime

  Apr 10
• Student arrested after threatening others at Orillia high school: police

  An Orillia student was arrested Tuesday after provincial police in Orillia say he threatened others with a knife at their high school.

  Crime

  Apr 10
• Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for parts of central, southwestern Ontario

  The warning is in effect for communities in the Simcoe County Region, Newmarket, and those north of Kitchener and Guelph, reaching up to Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

  Weather

  Apr 9
• Police say man wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent Simcoe County area

  Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about an offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching a statutory release.

  Crime

  Apr 9
• $1 lottery turns into $1M win for Ontario man who forgot ticket ‘for almost a year’

  A Barrie, Ont. man who thought he won $1,000 was happily surprised to find a few extra zeros at the end of his winning ticket when he found out he won $1 million.

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• Police say false tip to blame for evacuation in downtown Barrie, Ont.

  In a new update, police in Barrie, Ont., said an inaccurate weapons report led to their decision to evacuate a downtown area in the early hours of Thursday.

  Crime

  Apr 5
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• Another Ontario school board joins lawsuit against major social media companies

  The lawsuit by Simcoe County and the four other school boards is seeking $4 billion in damages from the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tiktok.

  Education

  Apr 5
• Residents evacuated from Barrie, Ont. street for police investigation

  Residents in downtown Barrie had an early morning wake-up call when police evacuated those living on a section of Dunlop Street just after midnight on Thursday morning.

  Crime

  Apr 4
• Missing man found dead in Caledon, Ont. deemed homicide: OPP

  The body of David Robson was found Monday in the area of Chinguacousy Road and King Street in Caledon. Police suspect homicide.

  Crime

  Apr 3
• A strong blast of winter weather is expected to hit central Ontario

  Environment Canada warned a storm could bring strong winds, rain, and possibly snow to Muskoka, Simcoe County and places near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay until Thursday.

  Weather

  Apr 2