Orillia OPP report a 3 vehicle collision on Highway 11 at the 14th line of Oro-Medonte.  It happened around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, a motorcycle said to be one of the vehicles in question.  Injuries were reported but police say they were minor.  The northbound lanes were closed for a short time but were re-opened a couple of hours later.

South Simcoe Police report taking a call Monday afternoon about a small dingy in distress on Lake Simcoe.  The call said 2 people were in the craft, both wearing life jackets, they were seen just of of Little Cedar Pointe in Cook's Bay.  However, when the marine unit arrived they could find no trace of them.  If you saw the dingy or have any information on this incident, call South Simcoe Police.

Orillia OPP had to close the northbound lanes of the 400 Sunday night.  Around 10 p.m. a woman reported that she had run over a bicycle lying in the middle of the road near highway 12, it came upon her so far she wasn't sure if anyone was on the bike when she hit it.  So police closed the road as a precaution, used the canine unit to search for any signs of an injured person.  After a short period of time they determined the bicycle must have fallen off another vehicle.  The highway was re-opened shortly before midnight.

Barrie Police say a single vehicle accident did quite a bit of damage early Monday morning.  A ten year old SUV crashed into a bus shelter then a light standard on Essa Road, the truck then burst into flames and was completely destroyed.  Fortunately the occupants were able to scramble to safety.  Police charged the driver of the vehicle with careless driving.

Canada won 4 medals at the Beijing Olympics Saturday.
Gold - the men's 8 rowing - the men's team consists of Ben Rutledge of Cranbrook, B.C., Kevin Light of Sidney, B.C., Malcolm Howard of Victoria, Andrew Byrnes of Toronto, Wetzel of Saskatoon, Dominic Seiterle of Victoria, Adam Kreek of London, Ont., and Hamilton of Richmond, B.C.

The Women's 8's rowing including Newmarket's Sarah Bonikowsky - 4th, just missing the bronze as the Netherlands surged ahead at the line.

Canada has a bronze in the Women’s lightweight double sculls with Melanie Kok  and Tracy Cameron.

Bronze in the men’s lightweight 4’s crewed by Iain Brambell, Jon Beare, Mike Lewis and Liam Parsons.

Bronze for 19-year-old Ryan Cochrane in the 1500 m freestyle. First pool win for Canada since 2000 in Sydney.

 Of note: American swimmer Michael Phelps won his 8th gold medal in the U.S. team's win of the 400 m medley relay.  The gold medal beats Mark Spitz's 35 year 7 gold medal record.

 

Sunday, Blyth Haley placed 4th in the 3 m diving competition. 

Police were called to the site of a motorcycle accident in Bradford Saturday night.  Residence heard the bike and then an ominous crash on the 6th line at Walker Avenue.  Police believe the man missed the curve.  A 35 year old Schomberg man died at hospital.  Police are asking anyone who may have seen the crash to call the South Simcoe Police at 705-436-2141.

The 2008 Beijing Olympics continue and Canada has some medals.   Within about an hour, we went from zero to one of each colour.  First it was Dave Calder and Scott Frandsen taking silver in the men's pair rowing.  Then Freestyle wrestler Carol Huynh, coincidentally pronounced like Win, took the gold medal in the 48 kilo division, followed up moments later by Tonya Verbeek witht he bronze int he 55 kilo wrestling.

A concealed weapons charge in Barrie last night.  Police were called to Fred Grant Memorial Square around 11 o’clock p.m.  A man was staggering down the sidewalk with a knife tucked down his pants.  The 44-year-old made matters worse when he gave a false name.  Police arrested the man, and found a 10 inch buck knife on him.

Barrie police responded to a fire alarm early Friday morning at Assikinack Public School.  They arrived along with fire crews to find a portable on fire which was quickly brought under control.  While there they learned of another fire alarm tripped at Allandale Public School.  Upon arrival they found another portable busted into and a pulled alarm.  Police say this is the second time in less than a week that vandals have struck these very same two schools.  If you have any information call Barrie Police or crimestoppers.

A 21 year old male is dead after a car crash last night in East Gwillimbury. It happened just before 10:30 on Oak Avenue near Queensville Side Road. York Regional Police say a 2005 Nissan was travelling at a high rate of speed northbound on Oak when the driver lost control and struck a hydro pole. The 21 year old was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld at the request of the family. Police continue to investigate and are looking for witnesses. If you were in the area and saw anything then please give York Regional Police a call

Orillia OPP continue to investigate the death of a woman whose body was found almost 2 years ago near a decommissioned rail way line in Orillia. The body of 20 year old Alyssa Watson of Orillia was discovered near the tracks back on August 19^th, 2006. OPP will have a an Event Trailer set up tonight at Peter Street and Mississauga Street from 5 to 9p.m. Alyssa’s mother, Amanda, and the investigating officers will be present to answer questions as well as appeal to the public for any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be.

Collingwood OPP say a 7 year old girl walked into the backyard of her home on Wednesday afternoon and spotted her 2 year old brother face up and motionless in the family swimming pool.  She jumped in the pool and pulled him to safety and calmly yelled to her father for help. They began performing artificial respiration and called 911.  Fortunately the little fella began to breathe on his own even before emergency services arrived.  They took him to hospital anyway to be checked out and everything was fine.  The little hero says she learned how to rescue someone during swimming lessons.

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has completed it's investigation into a fatal collision in Barrie that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. In late May, 43 year old Michael O'Keefe of Barrie was struck and killed by a vehicle that was being pursued by police, minutes later the chase ended when the car struck a utility pole.  The SIU is brought in whenever a death occurs during a police matter.  The investigators state in the report that there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the Barrie Police Services Officer involved in the chase committed any criminal offence in regards to the fatal pursuit.

Midland OPP say they stopped a car on the 400 Tuesday that was going nearly 100 kilometres over the posted limit.  The 2007 Audi was clocked going 196 klicks an hour.  The driver, a 44 year old man from Toronto, had the nerve to tell the officer that he was "racing" to catch a flight at the airport.  He missed the flight, had his licence suspended, car impounded for 7 days and he faces a minimum 4 figure fine.

The Special Investigations Unit has been called in after a sudden death in McDougall Township in West Parry Sound. The OPP were called to a residence Wednesday evening to check on the well being of a resident. When police arrived they found an individual in medical distress. An ambulance was called but the person was pronounced dead at the hospital.