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Four break-and-enters reported in Collingwood Wednesday

Four break-and-enters reported in Collingwood Wednesday

Police remind residents to lock their homes, vehicles, sheds, garages
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Priest back in schools after sex-related charges withdrawn; parents unhappy

Priest back in schools after sex-related charges withdrawn; parents unhappy

Police charged Father Neil Pereira in July 2023 with sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor; meeting held last night for parents to voice concerns
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Man arrested in Collingwood facing 10 charges related to drug trafficking and credit cards

Man arrested in Collingwood facing 10 charges related to drug trafficking and credit cards

Police on patrol in town arrested the 38-year-old Nov. 5 at 9 p.m.
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One person dead following house fire in Wasaga Beach

One person dead following house fire in Wasaga Beach

The fire was deemed not suspicious, but investigation continues
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Driver going wrong way in roundabout charged with drunk driving

Driver going wrong way in roundabout charged with drunk driving

22-year-old Collingwood man gets second impaired driving charge in three months
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Wasaga driver arrested after complaint

Wasaga driver arrested after complaint

Police arrested a 41-year-old man on Mosley Street and laid an impaired driving charge
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Lack of support leaves victim of violent rape more 'angry, horrified'

Lack of support leaves victim of violent rape more 'angry, horrified'

‘We pay for government services that are meant to protect us. This could happen to anybody,’ says local victim of brutal sexual assault
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One dead, three injured in Sunday afternoon Springwater crash

One dead, three injured in Sunday afternoon Springwater crash

Investigation is ongoing as police seek witnesses, dash cam or surveillance footage
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OPP recruitment increased by nearly 40% last year: report

OPP recruitment increased by nearly 40% last year: report

Annual Report also shows officers conducted traffic stops every 80 seconds, laid more than 11,000 impaired charges
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Huntsville coping with aftermath of ‘horrendous’ shooting incident

Huntsville coping with aftermath of ‘horrendous’ shooting incident

'It was the kind of event that one never imagines would happen in our town. I guess we’re just not immune'
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