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Tonight on 'Closer Look': A wanted photo has gone viral after the suspect apparently started trolling the North Bay police on social media — saying 'Let me know if you see this guy, he is a menace'.

On tonight’s episode of 'Closer Look': Trolling the cops.

There is nothing unusual about police alerting the public to a wanted suspect. But this case is definitely unique.

In North Bay, a wanted man is apparently trolling the police on Facebook — going so far as to share his mug shot, along with a sarcastic comment.

"Let me know if you see this guy, he is a menace," the man wrote.

SEE: Wanted man trolls North Bay Police on social media

BayToday reporter Chris Dawson joins us with all the details. You can read the full story HERE.

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In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: The police investigation into a massive fire in downtown Orillia.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode: A suspicious fire rips through a landmark Ontario building.

The first 911 call came in Tuesday at 7:23 a.m., dispatching firefighters to the corner of Peter and Mississaga streets in downtown Orillia. Before long, the entire building was engulfed in flames — a "total loss."

SEE: Landmark blaze was a battle against fire and ice

The charred structure is now a crime scene, according to the OPP. On Thursday afternoon, shortly after this interview was recorded, police announced the arrest of a 35-year-old Brampton man in connection with the blaze.

BREAKING: Brampton man charged with arson after fire destroyed downtown building

Joining us for today's episode is Greg McGrath-Goudie, part of the OrilliaMatters team of local journalists who have been covering every angle of this breaking story. You can read some of their latest coverage HERE, HERE and HERE.

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Tonight on 'Closer Look': As first reported by The Trillium at Queen's Park, the province's response to a lawsuit over supervised consumption sites has included hiring private investigators to snoop around.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode of Closer Look: A "dirty move" by the Ford government.

As first reported by our Queen's Park team at The Trillium, the province has hired private investigators to probe two supervised consumption sites in Toronto — part of the government's response to a Charter challenge of its decision to close 10 sites and ban new ones.

Health Minister Sylvia Jones' office said the private eyes were hired "to gather additional evidence about the impact of these sites" in light of the lawsuit, but harm reduction workers and opposition politicians are criticizing the move as a "shocking" waste of taxpayer money.

SEE: Ontario hires PI firm to survey supervised consumption site neighbours

Joining us tonight is reporter Jack Hauen of The Trillium, who broke the story. You can read his coverage HERE.

Stay tuned for more episodes of ‘Closer Look’ every weeknight at 7 p.m. ​You can find all our previous segments HERE.

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