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  Judges quash OPP’s decision that officer misconduct in fatal crash was 'not serious'

  A panel of Ontario judges has thrown out a decision by the Ontario Provincial Police that an officer's misconduct behind the wheel that killed a pedestrian in 2020 was not serious, saying the force must reconsider and at least explain its decision to his grieving widow.

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  Highway 12 multi-vehicle crash sends 1 person to hospital

  Traffic along Highway 12 was impacted by a multi-vehicle crash.

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  6th annual Mayor's Innovation Awards open for nominations

  Barrie's annual Innovation Awards nominations are being accepted until October 16.

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  OPP constable charged after alleged assault at Santa's Village

  A woman has been charged with assault following an incident at an amusement park in Bracebridge.

• New Tecumseth man charged in relation to 2010 sexual assault case

  One man has been charged in relation to a sexual assault case dating back to 2010.

• Warmer, dryer than usual fall predicted for Simcoe County

  Simcoe County and Muskoka will have a warmer and dryer fall than usual.

• Barrie team wins big after championship tournament in Las Vegas

  Five women from Barrie, Ont., are $10,000 richer after a successful tournament in Sin City.

• What passengers need to know about their rights ahead of a potential Air Canada pilots strike

  While Air Canada has shared advice for travellers ahead of a possible pilots strike, an airline passenger rights advocate has more tips for Canadians who may be affected.

• Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyonce's record and thanks Travis Kelce

  Taylor Swift's dominance continued at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she took home seven awards — including the night's biggest, the trophy for video of the year.

• Veteran Barrie police inspector's discreditable conduct hearing delayed again

  The scheduled Police Services Act appearance for Valarie Gates, the Barrie police inspector facing two charges of discreditable conduct, has been delayed again and adjourned for a month and a half.

• 'Spot, squish, report': Officials urging vigilance as destructive species heads north

  They have a propensity to proliferate and a fondness for grapes, and while the distinctive red and white-spotted lanternfly may look beautiful, officials are urging vigilance as the invasive species tracks north.

• Bears in schoolyard prompt students and staff into 2nd hold and secure this week

  A Huntsville elementary school is locked down for the second time this week because of some bears roaming the schoolyard.

• Town of Huntsville receives $50M in funding to support water infrastructure

  The Town of Huntsville will receive 50 million dollars in provincial funding to support water infrastructure in their small but growing community.

• Highway 400 lane closures after tractor-trailer rollover

  Police closed northbound lanes along Highway 400 Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer collision.