Families celebrate second pandemic Mother's Day
On a crisp but sunny day, Innisfil families found ways to celebrate moms on the second Mother's Day under COVID-19 restrictions.
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Vaccination efforts moving ahead as York Region reaches major milestone
Vaccination efforts across health units are continuing to move along as supply continues to increase.
Food truck at Bridge Port Marina opens for second season
People seeking a quick bite to eat at the Bridge Port Marina in Orillia once again have a go-to stop.
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One person in custody after Bracebridge shooting incident Saturday
One man is in custody following a shooting incident in Bracebridge Saturday night.
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Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 47 additional deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and 47 additional deaths related to the disease, which marks the highest death tally since mid-February.
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Anti-lockdown protesters gather near Sadlon Arena
Barrie's weekly anti-lockdown protest is switching venues this week, with many expected to gather Saturday afternoon near the Sadlon Arena.
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Charlee's Run for neonatal care breaks record
A family's mission to raise both money and awareness for neonatal and infant loss has reached new heights.
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Barrie addiction support centre holds unique fundraiser
A unique fundraiser is taking place in downtown Barrie this weekend, helping a not-for-profit that provides addiction and mental health support continue operating.
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Ontario reports fewer than 2,900 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate continue to dip
Ontario health officials are reporting fewer than 2,900 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate continues to dip.
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Canada sets new single-day vaccination record logging more than 400,000 doses
Canada broke a new single-day record Friday, logging 400,489 COVID-19 vaccines doses as provinces expand eligibility.
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Plug pulled on Five Points condo project in downtown Barrie
The 20-storey, 208 unit condominium development that was meant to redefine luxury in downtown Barrie has been shelved.
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'It was unbelievable,' Haliburton, Ont. couple record young bear's balancing act
Living near the edge of a deep forest in Haliburton, Ont., Wendy and Brian Campbell have seen plenty of bears over the last 11 years.
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Simcoe Muskoka health unit cautiously optimistic with dip in COVID-19 infection rate
The Simcoe Muskoka health unit logged 71 new infections on Friday, for a total of 330 cases for the week.
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Baby goat stolen from Toronto farm
Police and residents alike are trying to reunite a stolen baby goat with its mother and owners.
Pandemic strands London man's family in India
From CTV's Marek Sutherland – A wife and daughter are stranded in India, as a London man tries to get his family back home.
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Third grader shows off amazing voice singing national anthem
Watch this heartwarming video of third grader D'Corey Johnson singing the 'Star-Spangeled Banner' during the national anthem at school.
Toronto company plans to build e-sports stadium in city
John Vennavally-Rao has the story of a Toronto company's plan to build a huge e-sports stadium in the city.
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Meet a rare baby echidna puggle born at Aussie zoo
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, unveiled a rare, short-beaked echidna puggle.
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UN committee to consider racism complaint of N.S. Mi'kmaq fishers against Ottawa
A United Nations committee on racial discrimination is asking the federal government to respond to allegations it committed racist actions in its treatment of Mi'kmaq lobster fishers in Nova Scotia.
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New | One shot of COVID-19 vaccine better than none for pregnant Canadians, expert says
A fertility expert is urging pregnant Canadians to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible, as they are at higher risk of severe disease.
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BREAKING | One dead in shooting at Vancouver airport that shut down roads into Richmond, B.C.
Homicide detectives have been called to investigate after a man was shot and killed outside the main terminal at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C. Sunday afternoon.
For a view of a COVID-19 future, Canadians should look across the pond
Britain, like Canada, is one of the only countries in the world to delay second doses for several months, so that more people can get protected from at least one dose faster. Now, after half the British population has had a single vaccine dose, new cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all down significantly.
Queen's first cousin allegedly trading on links to Putin and monarchy: U.K. report
Prince Michael of Kent, Queen Elizabeth's first cousin, said Sunday that he 'has no special relationship' with Russian President Vladimir Putin after an undercover journalistic investigation claimed he and a close friend were 'secretly trading on their links' with Putin for profit.
Kentucky Derby winner fails post-race drug test
Medina Spirit's victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a positive post-race drug test, one that prompted Churchill Downs to suspend Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert immediately on Sunday in the latest scandal to plague the sport.
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BREAKING | Sask. clears first reopening plan milestone, Step One to begin May 30
Saskatchewan is a little closer to the first step of its new reopening plan as of Sunday.
Man kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party shooting
A gunman opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado, slaying six adults before killing himself Sunday, police said.
Some universities say no to proof of vaccination requirement
A COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be a requirement to return to the physical classroom at some universities in September, with several large schools saying they have no intention of mandating proof of immunization for students.
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Alta. teen safe after riding his bike into rattlesnake den
China says debris from rocket made impact in Indian Ocean
Three teens rushed into burning Alta. retirement home
Select Ont. pharmacies to now offer Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
Ont. confirms 2,864 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
Approved vaccines are 'safe for Canadians': Leblanc
Minister Dominic LeBlanc reiterates that Canadians should take the first vaccine offered to them.
Bill C-10 regulations could affect users with big following
Internet expert shares his concerns with Ottawa's Bill C-10
More than 200 Palestinians wounded after weekend of chaos
Nurses feeling stressed, overworked during COVID-19 pandemic
Nursing professor Jennifer Lapum says one in three Ontario nurses are considering leaving the profession due to the stress of the pandemic.
