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4 days ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
Police in Kawartha Lakes are investigating a fatal collision that took place on Saturday morning. Just before 10:30 a.m., police and emergency services were called to a crash along Highway 7 near Double Tree Road. According to officials, the driver of a motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. Ontario Provincial Police closed the road for several hours to investigate the cause surrounding the collision. Highway 7 remains closed between Highway 35 and County Road 36.
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4 days ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
Casino Rama Resort is in the midst of a multi-million dollar major transformation. Over the past several months, the resort has launched a wave of upgrades, from new dining and entertainment options to refreshed hotel accommodations and spas. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has been working with its partners at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Rama First Nation, embarking on the major refurbishment project.
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4 days ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
Fire crews in Gravenhurst responded to a wildland fire early Friday evening at a rural property in Barkway. Officials say a nearby resident and a neighbour noticed the blaze and used farming equipment to slow the fire’s progress through the open field. It is unclear what type of equipment the neighbours used to stop the flames. Firefighters from all stations arrived shortly after and were able to bring the blaze under control before it could spread further, advancing toward nearby buildings.
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5 days ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
The sound of cheering fans and gloves hitting canvas flooded Sadlon Arena Friday night as Barrie hosted its first ever pro-amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, ‘OFF1: First Strike, the first-ever pro-am MMA event in Barrie."This was a special moment for the city, drawing in spectators from all across the region.
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5 days ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
Barrie Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on camera after a window was broken at a local business. According to investigators, the incident occurred on Saturday around 3 a.m. near Maple Avenue and Dunlop Street West in Barrie. Officials say a rock was allegedly thrown through the front window of the store. Surveillance images of the man believed to be involved have been released, and officers are hoping someone in the community can help put a name to the face.
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5 days ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
One driver was airlifted to a local trauma centre following an early morning crash in Kawartha Lakes. On Saturday just after 5 a.m., emergency crews arrived on scene to a single vehicle collision between Hartley and Fenel roads. Police say an ambulance dispatch received the call from a crash notification service. Ontario Provincial Police closed the road for several hours to investigate the cause surrounding the collision. The area has since reopened.
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5 days ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
It’s been a busy week at Procyon Wildlife Centre where the steady rhythm of rescues, recoveries, and releases reminds the community just how much wildlife need a helping paw. One of the recent arrivals at the Beeton wildlife centre is ‘Patches’. She is a young raccoon who was found in Vaughan. At first glance volunteers said her species was hard to identify as the only giveaway was her distinctively ringed tail.
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1 week ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
A woman was taken to hospital Tuesday night following a reported assault in the Barrie area that resulted in a wound. Police were called to Mayfair Drive, near Ardagh Road, just before 9:30 p.m., after receiving reports that a woman had been allegedly assaulted by an unknown man while walking along the sidewalk. Barrie Police responded with members of their Tactical Support Unit, Canine Unit, Forensic Investigations, and front-line patrol officers.
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1 week ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
An evening shift for police turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue over the weekend, when a Canada goose was struck by a vehicle along Highway 89. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. just west of County Road 56. Officers from the Nottawasaga B Platoon responded, “Not for a high-speed chase, but for a feathered emergency,” shared officers. Upon arrival, police found the distressed goose and carefully secured it before transporting it to a wildlife rescue facility in Caledon.
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1 week ago | 
ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo
It’s that time of year where students all across the region rally up for the ‘Senior Assassin’ game. A targeted competition that involves students competing to eliminate fellow participants by shooting them with water guns, gel projectiles or foam darts. York Regional Police (YRP) is warning the community that many replica firearms look identical to real-life guns. This concern came to the forefront after five reports of youths were spotted carrying what appeared to be firearms.
