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Fire, police respond to smoky smell on Main Street Newmarket

Fire, police respond to smoky smell on Main Street Newmarket

The situation was quickly resolved as no flames were found by firefighters, police say
Sister's quick action helps thwart grandparent scammer

Sister's quick action helps thwart grandparent scammer

20-year-old Mississauga man charged with fraud following attempt to bilk Innisfil senior of thousands of dollars
2 men arrested after loaded handgun, drugs seized in Vaughan

2 men arrested after loaded handgun, drugs seized in Vaughan

Officers launched the investigation after finding a vehicle stopped on the road with a sleeping driver and passenger on New Year's Day, York Regional Police say
Woman shot in altercation at Vaughan restaurant

Woman shot in altercation at Vaughan restaurant

Police say 34-year-old's gunshot wound was non-life threatening, as they appeal for witnesses, dash cam, video surveillance or cellphone footage
Family mourns 'respectable, honest person' at officer's funeral

Family mourns 'respectable, honest person' at officer's funeral

'He was always making sure that I was in a good place, both mentally and physically, and was always checking to make sure that I was heading in the right direction,' says Pierzchala's sister
'Real-life hero:' Policing family, citizens honour slain officer

'Real-life hero:' Policing family, citizens honour slain officer

Officials estimated more than 7,500 officers were in Barrie today to pay their respects to their fallen colleague, OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala
LIVE: Funeral for slain Const. Greg Pierzchala

LIVE: Funeral for slain Const. Greg Pierzchala

Watch the live stream of the funeral here
2 men arrested after handguns, cocaine seized in Richmond Hill

2 men arrested after handguns, cocaine seized in Richmond Hill

Vehicle search occurred during Richmond Hill traffic stop at Elgin Mills and Yonge
Funeral procession route finalized for slain OPP officer

Funeral procession route finalized for slain OPP officer

Procession will travel from Adams Funeral Home to Sadlon Arena in Barrie for private service Wednesday morning
Trailer, snowmobiles stolen from East Gwillimbury storage facility

Trailer, snowmobiles stolen from East Gwillimbury storage facility

Crime Stoppers of York Region's crime of the week surveillance video shows black Ford truck hooking up to trailer that had four snowmobiles inside