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  Would-be thief flees the scene of the crime when owner returns home

  Police are seeking the public's help in finding a man who attempted to steal an ATV in Meaford.

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  Police lay charges in domestic assault cases

  OPP has charged three people following intimate partner violence.

• Barrie man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking women with 'Nite Candy' escort business

  The Barrie man found guilty earlier this year of trafficking women as part of his escort business, Nite Candy, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars.

• 'Armed and dangerous' man wanted for murder could be in one of these Ontario cities

  A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Hamilton man Habiton Solomon, who is accused of murder in Kitchener and has ties around Ontario.

• Police investigating online threat against 6 Brampton schools

  Peel police have launched an investigation after becoming aware of a post circulating on social media which made threatening remarks against six Brampton schools.

• Timmins police investigating fatal parking lot explosion

  An explosion that killed one person in a hotel parking lot in Timmins on Tuesday night is under investigation and has displaced several people.

• Penetanguishene rallying to support those impacted by building collapse

  In the wake of last month's partial building collapse in Penetanguishene that displaced residents and forced businesses to close, the town is rallying to offer its support.

• Ontario spends $2.6B less than planned in first quarter, budget watchdog finds

  The Ontario government spent $2.6 billion less than planned in its first quarter, with fewer investments in health and electricity subsidy programs, according to the province’s budget watchdog.

• OPP appeals for help finding Bracebridge man missing nearly 2 months

  Provincial police in Muskoka are appealing to the public for help in the search for a missing man who disappeared nearly two months ago.

• Ontario ministry encourages employment during National Disability Employment Awareness Month

  The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility says hiring employees of all abilities helps employers meet their goals and boosts productivity.

• Algonquin Park's fall colours captivate tourists worldwide

  The kaleidoscope of colours at Algonquin Park draws people from all over the world, as many flock to see this year's breathtaking autumn foliage.

• Parks Canada reveals additional details about deadly bear attack in Banff

  The couple and dog mauled and killed by a grizzly bear in the backcountry of Banff National Park late last week did everything right, Parks Canada says.

• Truck rollover spills celery across section of Highway 400

  A massive cleanup got underway on Highway 400 after a truck hauling celery overturned, spilling the stalks across the roadway.

• Man, 39, charged with impaired driving after crashing into tree

  Police charged a 39-year-old man with impaired driving after a pickup truck left the road and crashed in Kawartha Lakes.