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  MP calls for tougher bail rules after repeat offender allegedly stabs Barrie officer

  A local MP voiced concerns about repeat offenders in the House of Commons on Thursday, pointing to a recent incident in Barrie that resulted in a police officer suffering serious injuries.

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  Man, 62, charged with stealing $60K in materials from employer

  A 62-year-old man has been charged after police received a report about an employee stealing over $60,000 worth of materials from a Huntsville business.

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  'No motive, no proof:' Defence argues Barrie man couldn't have killed Katherine Janeiro

  Defence lawyer Mary Cremer sought to persuade the jury during closing submissions on Friday that it would have been impossible for her client to have murdered Katherine Janeiro in 1994.

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  Drug trafficking investigation leads to seizure of weapons and stolen property: OPP

  Three people from Simcoe County face charges in relation to a drug trafficking investigation that police say resulted in the seizure of several weapons, drugs and thousands of dollars worth of stolen property.

• Ontario injects $10.9 million into Simcoe County infrastructure

  The Ontario government is injecting $10.9 million to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in communities across Simcoe County.

• Semi-automatic weapon and drugs allegedly seized in Barrie, 3 men arrested

  Police in Barrie allegedly seized a semi-automatic pistol and drugs during an overnight investigation that resulted in the arrest of three men downtown.

• Woman accused of armed robbery bites officer during arrest: OPP

  A Midland woman is facing several charges after police say she bit an officer while being arrested for an alleged armed confrontation.

• Local hospital under scrutiny after review highlights concerns over leadership, quality of care

  Governance, leadership, quality of care, operations, and financial performance are all concerns highlighted in a final report from an investigation into Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston.

• Orillia man facing additional charge in child pornography case

  An Orillia man faces an additional criminal charge as part of an internet child exploitation investigation that included a search of the accused's residence in June and several items confiscated as evidence.

• Man, 21, arrested in connection with sexual assault investigation

  Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Severn Township as part of a sexual assault investigation, allegedly involving several complainants.

• Community mourns Ontario man killed in collision with unmarked OPP vehicle

  Tributes have started pouring in for a Midland, Ont. man who died after reportedly being struck by an unmarked provincial police vehicle over the weekend.

• Allegedly impaired driver found asleep in stolen vehicle: OPP

  A Penetanguishene man accused of being impaired behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle faces several charges.

• 'This was a crime of passion,' Closing submissions in Barrie murder trial

  Closing submissions are underway on Thursday in the case of a Barrie man on trial for the death of a young mother 30 years ago.

• Barrie man charged in string of business break-ins

  A Barrie man faces multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a string of break-ins at local businesses earlier this week.