County of Simcoe rolls out new cart collection system
The County of Simcoe is rolling out a new automated cart system for curbside collection to provide a safe solution for residents and collection workers.
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One sent to hospital following Hwy 400 collision
One person was sent to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Barrie.
Barrie takes fight to stop recurring anti-lockdown protests to Ontario Superior Court
The City of Barrie has taken its fight to stop recurring anti-lockdown protests on city property to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
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Despite Simcoe Muskoka's COVID-19 downward trend, Ontario extends stay-at-home order
Simcoe Muskoka's COVID-19 weekly case counts have been trending downward by about 20 per cent in recent weeks, but that wasn't enough as the province announced an extension to the stay-at-home order.
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Newmarket man released on bail is arrested again, facing with 31 charges
York Regional Police arrested a 29-year-old man for the second time in a matter of weeks following a series of arsons in Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
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'The numbers are staggering': Experts report a significant spike in child eating disorders
Doctors report a surge in the number of children developing eating disorders throughout the pandemic.
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Small businesses impacted by lockdown extension
The Ontario government is providing another round of grants for small tourism and travel businesses struggling to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
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Simcoe Muskoka reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, plus 58 new infections
Three more Simcoe County residents died after contracting COVID-19, the health unit reports Thursday.
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SMDHU waiting on details from province to begin vaccinating students 12 to 17
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is waiting for further information from the province after Premier Doug Ford announced children 12 and up would be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of May.
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Two Ontario teachers’ unions fire back at Doug Ford over school reopening comments
The presidents of two Ontario teachers’ unions are criticizing Premier Doug Ford after he made comments Thursday alleging that labour leaders are the reason why schools remain closed to in-person learning.
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Ford to keep golf courses closed amid cries for outdoor activities to return
Golf courses across Ontario will remain closed until June 2 at the earliest amidst pressure to reopen outdoor activities.
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Tiny Township man’s ‘surreal’ $5 million lottery win
A drive home took a “surreal” turn when a Tiny Township man's pit stop turned into a $5 million jackpot.
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Barrie family fundraises for mental health with packs for grads
A Barrie family aims to raise $5,000 by September for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Simcoe County.
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Canada unlikely to follow U.S. approach to easing COVID-19 masking rules: doctor
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.
Israel fires artillery into Gaza, Palestinian rocket attacks persist
Israel fired artillery and mounted more air strikes on Friday against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip amid constant rocket fire deep into Israel's commercial centre.
Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations
Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier's operations in Canada after nearly a century of service.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome: New diagnosis for long-haulers' mood disorders, cognitive impairment
Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, or so-called COVID-19 'long-haulers', may experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and cognitive impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal life, according to a recent study.
Provinces issued more COVID-19 tickets during second wave: CCLA report
Provinces became more punitive in their approach to COVID-19 infractions during the second wave of the pandemic, says the Canadian Civil Liberties Association in a report that suggests Quebec and Manitoba were particularly forceful in handing out tickets.
PM Trudeau cleared, but Morneau broke ethics law over WE Charity contract: Dion
Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act in relation to his involvement in granting WE Charity a federal contract, but former finance minister Bill Morneau placed himself in a conflict of interest 'on several occasions.'
Ontario extends stay-at-home order for an additional two weeks
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced that the provincewide stay-at-home-order will be extended for an additional two weeks, saying the move will help deliver the "most normal July and August possible."
Kansas City Southern to scrap CP deal after revised US$33.6-billion offer
Kansas City Southern Inc. says it is terminating its merger agreement with CP Rail after determining that rival Canadian National Railway's revised US$33.6-billion offer was superior.
Prince Harry thought about quitting royal life in his 20s
Prince Harry compared his royal experience to being on 'The Truman Show' and 'living in a zoo.'
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The UN warned that the escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians is heading toward an all-out war. CTV's Paul Workman reports.
WATCH: Ontario MPP defends Premier Doug Ford's border claims
PC MPP David Piccini defended the province’s COVID-19 response and Doug Ford's claims that border measures are responsible for the third wave.
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Canada deporting health-care worker back to the Philippines
Health-care worker Carlo Escario is asking to receive his second vaccination before Canada deports him to the Philippines.
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Two planes landed safely after midair collision in Colorado
Two planes getting ready to land in Colorado on May 12 collided midair, luckily both aircraft touched down safely and nobody was injured.
Conservative Party removes tweet after public backlash
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole was questioned on a tweet from the party's account. He said it was a 'distraction' from serious issues.
