Huronia West Opp

• Transport truck driver faces impaired driving charges after traffic stop near Barrie

  OPP officers patrolling George Johnston Road pulled over the transport truck and fully loaded trailer in Springwater Township on Wednesday evening.

  Crime

  Sep 22
  
• 2 teens injured after vehicle crashes into tree, bursts into flames in Springwater, Ont.

  After the crash, numerous videos of the incident appeared on social media.

  Traffic

  Nov 1, 2021
  
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• Police report increase in crashes involving deer in Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Springwater

  According to officers, most of the crashes with deer have taken place between dusk and dawn — the time of day that they're most active in searching for food.

  Traffic

  Oct 1, 2021
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• 70 vehicles towed, 383 charges laid following unsanctioned car rally in Wasaga Beach

  Between Friday and Sunday, there was an increased police presence in the area due to the rally.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2021
• Weekend car rally in Wasaga Beach to draw increased police presence

  Town officials say the gathering, which is unsanctioned, has the potential to result in illegal vehicles on local roads and dangerous driving.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2021
• ‘Serious’ crash in Springwater under investigation

  One of the vehicle's passengers was sent to a local hospital before being transported to a Toronto-area hospital for serious injuries.

  Traffic

  Sep 15, 2021
• $700K in counterfeit items seized in case involving 6 retail stores in Wasaga Beach

  On Sept. 3, officers executed six search warrants and confiscated fake items, including clothes, watches and sunglasses.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2021
• 2 homes destroyed after fire in Wasaga Beach, Ont.

  Emergency crews responded to a fire that severely damaged two homes in Wasaga Beach, Ont.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2021
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• Pride crosswalk defaced in Wasaga Beach leads to man getting charged

  A 35-year-old man is facing a mischief charge after the Pride crosswalk was vandalized in Wasaga Beach last month.

  Crime

  Aug 20, 2021
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• Police bust gathering of 1,500 that violated COVID-19 restrictions in Amaranth, Ont.

  When police arrived, they saw about 1,000 cars parked in fields of the property, about 1,500 attendees, and spot lights, and heard loud music.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2021