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Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

OPP says multi-faceted scam involves door-to-door sales, secret remortgaging scheme and shoddy home renovations
Pair found shot to death near Georgina park

Pair found shot to death near Georgina park

Schools placed in hold-and-secure after gunshots were fired in nearby park this morning
Accused killer's ex-wife testifies on Day 7 of Janeiro murder trial

Accused killer's ex-wife testifies on Day 7 of Janeiro murder trial

MacQueen's former partner says 'his whole body would vibrate' with anger and frustration as AIDS rumour circulated in 1994
Beware of fraudsters posing as friends on Facebook: OPP

Beware of fraudsters posing as friends on Facebook: OPP

OPP say there has been an increase in fraud reports involving Facebook, particularly Facebook Marketplace and Messenger
Murder apartment 'like walking into a Halloween scene'

Murder apartment 'like walking into a Halloween scene'

Witness becomes argumentative with defence attorney who suggested he was there to help 'clean up the bathtub' in young mother's Barrie apartment in October 1994
Innisfil woman accused of driving impaired in Bradford

Innisfil woman accused of driving impaired in Bradford

The 43-year-old was pulled over by police Friday afternoon
Clash after fatal 5-vehicle crash prompts attempted murder charge

Clash after fatal 5-vehicle crash prompts attempted murder charge

A 33-year-old man riding on a motorcycle was killed in the crash; police mum on details related to the ensuing altercation
Driver clocked at 'shocking' 102 km/h in 50 km/h school zone

Driver clocked at 'shocking' 102 km/h in 50 km/h school zone

Driver's licence was suspended, vehicle impounded following the incident this morning when kids were walking to school, York Regional Police say
Family 'devastated' after boy, 12, drowns near Penetang park

Family 'devastated' after boy, 12, drowns near Penetang park

'Everyone who knew Issac loved him dearly,' grandmother says. 'He was such a fun loving young boy'
Police offering tips to keep your vehicle secure at Bradford forum

Police offering tips to keep your vehicle secure at Bradford forum

Engaging and informative evening on Sept. 23 in Bradford is dedicated to raising awareness about auto theft prevention