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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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Woman pulled from Haliburton Highlands Lake dies
A woman has died after emergency crews pulled her from Loon Lake in Haliburton Highlands.
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How getting active for 30 minutes can help palliative care
The annual Hike for Hospice needs participants to get active for just 30 minutes by walking, running, hiking or biking to support palliative care.
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Abandoned house fire deemed suspicious
An investigation is underway following a suspicious fire that caused significant damage at an abandoned house on Highway 10 in Primrose on Wednesday afternoon.
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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.
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Police and residents alike are trying to reunite a stolen baby goat with its mother and owners.
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Israel fires artillery into Gaza amid persistent Palestinian rocket attacks
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.
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."
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PM Trudeau cleared, but Morneau broke ethics law over WE Charity contract: Dion
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Dismantled B.C. drug lab could have produced enough fentanyl in 3 weeks to kill everyone in Canada, police say
Mounties in Surrey say they have dismantled a drug lab that was capable of producing enough fentanyl on a weekly basis to kill everyone in British Columbia twice, with enough fatal doses leftover to kill half the population a third time.
COVID-19 modelling: 98% of B.C.'s recent cases were unvaccinated or newly vaccinated
Just over 98 per cent of B.C.'s recent COVID-19 cases involved people who were either unvaccinated or had only been vaccinated for less than three weeks, according to health officials.
Vaccinated Americans can avoid masks in most places: CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday advised that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks outdoors and can avoid wearing them indoors in most places, updated guidance the agency said will allow life to begin to return to normal.
Rights of social media users upheld in Bill C-10: Department of Justice
The Department of Justice has concluded that recent amendments to Bill C-10 would not restrict the freedom of expression of social media users under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Children infected with COVID-19 may not show typical symptoms, experts say
A new study has found that the majority of children infected with COVID-19 may not show typical symptoms including fever, cough or shortness of breath.
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Video shows building in Gaza toppled by Israeli airstrike
The UN warned that the escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians is heading toward an all-out war. CTV's Paul Workman reports.
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.
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.
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Underwater lot in San Francisco on sale for $90,000
One San Francisco realtor is hoping to cash in on an underwater investment.
Ford blames third wave on borders, experts aren't so sure
Ont. health officials say that more than half of adults in Ontario’s COVID-19 hotspots have received their first dose.
