Seniors fed up with Barrie Retirement Home
Some residents of a Barrie retirement residence are speaking out, saying conditions in the home have significantly worsened throughout the pandemic.
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Barrie man and London, Ont., teen hit two cruisers during police pursuit, officers say
Police arrested a Barrie man and young teen accused of fleeing officers and hitting two cruisers in a stolen vehicle.
Have your say: Barrie taxpayers can decide how to budget city services
The City of Barrie wants its residents to weigh in on where they want to see their tax dollars going this budget season.
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Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports one COVID-19 death, 30 new infections
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reports the region's first COVID-19-related death this month, plus 30 new infections.
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Bracebridge OPP arrest suspected drunk driver in school zone
Bracebridge OPP officers arrested a man accused of drunk driving and drug possession in a school zone on Monday morning.
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'Time is now for a fully accessible Ontario,' Campaign aims for inclusion
The second annual Rolling Through Barriers campaign shines a light on every day things that prevent inclusion.
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Fire causes $350,000 damage, destroying Coldwater home
A Coldwater house was destroyed by a fire that broke out in the attached garage, causing $350,000 in damage.
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Weapons, drugs seized from Midland, Ont. motel
Southern Georgian Bay OPP seized a quantity of drugs and weapons from a motel room on Yonge Street and Keller Drive in Midland, Ont.
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Ramara mom of 10 wins over $75,000 with favourite lottery numbers
A Ramara mother of 10 is $75,791.20 richer after her favourite numbers paid off on her Lotto 6/49 ticket.
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Dump truck rolls over along Highway 11, north of Barrie
A single-vehicle rollover caused traffic chaos on Highway 11 north of Barrie during the morning rush on Thursday.
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Ontario reports more than 800 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 800 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths due to the disease.
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LIFE UNMASKED | Why should you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Your top questions answered
In this week’s episode of Life Unmasked, two experts answer some of the top COVID-19 vaccine questions sent to the team by listeners.
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'How will it be enforced?' Business owners seek clarity on vaccine certificate program
Business owners are seeking clarity one week before Ontario's vaccine certificate program rolls out.
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Barrie ranked third most expensive Canadian city to rent housing
The City of Barrie remains in the top three most expensive Canadian cities to rent housing.
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Police officer struck by vehicle while directing traffic
A Caledon police officer was unharmed after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at a crash, according to OPP.
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COVID-19 cases hit 'plateau' in Simcoe Muskoka, 30 new infections reported
The Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports a jump in COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, with 30 new infections, up from 18 on Tuesday.
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Orillia man accused of breaking into business, stealing medications
Police arrested a man accused of smashing in the front door of a business and taking prescription medications in Orillia.
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Seniors demand change at Barrie retirement home
![Residents of Allandale Station Retirement Residence in Barrie say services and care in the home have worsened over the course of the pandemic and nothing is being done to help - iGateway]()
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Local hospitals face nursing shortages
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RVH doctor says vaccines key to slow the surge
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OPP make drug bust at a Midland Motel
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Inside an Ont. ICU witnessing the weight of the fourth wave
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Federal leaders on affordable childcare
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Will Dwyer supports Terry Fox Fundraiser
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Kingston students face big fines for massive party
Up to 4,000 students attend an outdoor party in defiance of public health measures. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.
Windsor to welcome Afghanistan refugees
The wheels are in motion to have refugee families from Afghanistan settle into Windsor soon. CTV Windsor's Chris Campbell reports.
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Pickering, Ont. bridge lands spot in Guinness World Records
The iconic Pickering pedestrian bridge has landed in the record books, declared by the Guinness World Records as the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world.
Shoal Lake boil water advisory lifted after 24 years
A new water treatment plant unveiled Wednesday has lifted a decades long boil water advisory in Shoal Lake.
SpaceX launches first all-civilian crew on three-day mission
Watch the successful launch of the first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth on aboard a SpaceX spacecraft.
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Massive 'megapod' of humpback whales seen near Australia
A massive 'megapod' of humpback whales was seen off the coast of Australia, experts say it's because of overfishing in Antarctica.
From the archives: One-on-one interview with Norm Macdonald
Comedian Norm Macdonald discusses how he approaches comedy in an era of heightened political tensions and gives his opinions on Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau.
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Environics Analytics: Where in Canada could the People's Party play spoiler to the Conservatives?
Environics Analysis data shows that in ridings where the People's Party of Canada could draw votes from the Conservatives, it would help entrench Liberal or NDP seats. Further, the PPC’s impact could be drawing support from those who didn’t vote in 2019.
O'Toole refuses to say whether Kenney got it wrong on COVID-19 management
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole refused to say Thursday whether he still thinks Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has handled the pandemic better than the federal government, as the province faces a rapidly worsening COVID-19 situation.
'The time for patience is now over': Sask. premier announces masking order, vaccination rules
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced a temporary indoor masking mandate that will come into force on Friday followed by a proof-of-vaccination policy. It's a move that comes after growing calls from residents in the province to install more measures.
Health Canada authorizes new names for COVID-19 vaccines
Health Canada has authorized brand name changes for three COVID-19 vaccines. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will now be named Comirnaty, the Moderna vaccine will be named SpikeVax, and the AstraZeneca vaccine will be named Vaxzevria, Health Canada said in a tweet Thursday.
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TRUTH TRACKER | Could a Conservative government close the border at Roxham Road?
In a video posted to his Twitter account Monday, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, in French, pledged to close the land border crossing at Roxham Road in Quebec where he says 'thousands of people crossed the border illegally' – a pledge experts say is complicated and misleading.
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OPINION | Don Martin: Why you should vote for Trudeau – and why you should vote to defeat him
The thrill is clearly gone in having Justin Trudeau as Canada's 23rd prime minister, Don Martin writes in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
Abducted father located after Hamilton home invasion leaves 1 son dead, another critically injured
A man who was abducted early Thursday morning has been located with life-threatening injuries following a shooting and home invasion that left one of his sons dead and another in critical condition, Hamilton police say.
Alberta's new restrictions came into effect at midnight. Here's what you need to know
Albertans woke up Thursday to new restrictions implemented by the province to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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LIVE NOW | Alberta reports 1,718 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
The province now has 18,706 active cases, 896 hospitalizations and 222 ICU admissions.
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Video from a beach in Florida captures the moment a shark attacks the arm of a young surfer paddling out to catch a wave.
