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  Canadian soldier accused of sexual assault claims complainant gave consent with body language

  The Crown went after now Cpl. Oleksii Silin on Friday saying the soldier accused of sexual assault made up a series of events to paint the complainant as flirtatious with him the night she alleges she was raped by Silin inside a dark broom closet after the two shared drinks in a common room at CFB Borden.

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  Highway 169 crash in Muskoka under investigation

  Provincial police are investigating a collision near Gravenhurst Friday afternoon on Highway 169.

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  Thieves caught on camera after stealing from local legion: OPP

  Provincial police are hoping to identify two suspects accused of breaking into and stealing from a local legion.

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  Busy road in south-end Barrie to undergo major upgrades

  Crews installed fencing along a busy stretch of road in the south end of Barrie to protect wildlife in preparation of a major construction project on the way.

• Residents question safety in the City of Barrie

  Recent incidents, like a 16-hour standoff requiring heavily armed tactical officers and crisis negotiators in a Bayfield Street parking lot, have some Barrie residents questioning just how safe the city is.

• 'You can't be lazy on my watch,' Court hears audio recordings in trial of alleged traffickers

  The Crown played audio recordings in a Barrie courtroom Thursday afternoon that provided a glimpse into the lives of alleged human traffickers Lauriston and Amber Maloney and the group of young women who lived and worked for them.

• First university campus coming to Barrie

  Just weeks after endorsing a plan set to bring a new sports field to the downtown core, there's another major shakeup on the horizon.

• Alliston, Ont., students invited to showcase goalie robot at world's largest tech trade show

  A group of high school students from Alliston, Ont., have garnered international attention after being invited to showcase their work on a global stage.

• Senior killed in dog attack in northern Ont.

  An 81-year-old was killed in a dog attack this week in Bonfield, Ont. Police believe three dogs were involved.

• Local shelter receives donated Taylor Swift tickets

  Staff at the Busby Centre, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals struggling and living on the streets of Barrie, received a surprise donation on Wednesday in the form of Taylor Swift tickets.

• 'Outrageous,' Municipalities scrambling after double-digit spike in OPP costs

  Several Ontario municipalities that rely on provincial police services are scrambling to revise their budget plans for next year after being suddenly saddled with skyrocketing law enforcement bills.

• Is your home safe? Experts warn odourless radioactive gas can cause lung cancer

  Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, according to Grey Bruce Public Health Unit (GBPH).

• Festive R.I.D.E. arrives in Central Region

  OPP detachments in Simcoe Muskoka kicked off their annual Festive R.I.D.E. campaign for the holiday season along with other detachments across the province.

• OPP launch 'Project Atlas' to curb crypto scams

  With the rise of cryptocurrency investment scams, the OPP have launched ‘Project Atlas’ this week, an initiative to clamp down on investment fraud.