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Luke Simard

Reporter · CA

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Sep 26, 2026
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Jul 3, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Luke Simard

    Dozens of charges laid after thefts at multiple Ontario hospitals (opens the original)

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    Orillia OPP have laid charges after an investigation of theft at five different hospitals around the region and the GTA and are now calling out to the public in case of more victims. According to the OPP, thefts were reported at; The investigation began after a series of complaints regarding theft and fraud from patients and staff within the hospitals. Multiple search warrants were completed with a large amount of items being recovered. As a result of the investigation a 34-year-old woman from B

  2. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Luke Simard

    On-duty police officer charged with impaired operation (opens the original)

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    Southern Georgian Bay OPP have charged an OPP officer with impaired operation while on duty. According to police the incident happened on Thursday January 15 when Southern Georgian Bay OPP opened an impaired operation investigation involving a member of the force. As a result of the investigation a 39-year-old man faces operation while impaired - alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) and operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b). The officer has been suspende

  3. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Luke Simard

    Aircraft crash sends one to hospital (opens the original)

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    A man has been transferred to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) with minor injuries after a private plane crash in Clearview Township on Saturday. Clearview Fire, paramedics and OPP were all called to the scene. Huronia West OPP said a 46-year-old man was originally transported to CGMH but was later airlifted to a Toronto area trauma center with non-life threatening injuries. According to Clearview Fire, the crash happened near Creemore on County Road 9. The plane was a two-seater and

  4. Article · Jul 8, 2026 · Luke Simard

    How much longer will Wasaga Beach be under construction? (opens the original)

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    As the town of Wasaga Beach continues to renovate their downtown strip, businesses are remaining optimistic when it comes to their business. Les Kowalik, manager of Georgian Inn, said the construction is sometimes difficult to deal with but is looking at the long-term future of the town. “Because of the road closures and the main roundabout, it has affected us,” said Kowalik. “I mean, a bit of the publicity is that access to the beach is difficult, but it’s part of, the growth that we’re anticip

  5. Article · Jul 3, 2026 · Luke Simard

    Barrie’s massive snow mountain defies heatwave, remains in July (opens the original)

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    Despite months of warm weather and a recent heat wave, a towering pile of snow collected from Barrie’s streets continues its slow melt into the summer. At the peak of winter, the snow pile reached nearly seven stories in height and was visible from vehicles traveling along Highway 400. Despite the recent heatwave that saw temperatures boil to over 30 degrees, the snow pile remains standing roughly 18 feet high and 100 feet long. Barrie’s director of operations Dave Friary said the city followed

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