SIU investigating death of Barrie man
The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man in Barrie Saturday afternoon.
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Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote
Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.
Whiteouts close Highway 400 from Cookstown to Barrie
As the region continues to be blasted by heavy winter weather, there are several road closures to report.
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Parents of students with special needs upset over SCDSB bus changes
Parents of students with special needs are speaking out about a decision by the Simcoe County District School Board to change transportation options starting Monday.
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Collingwood man charged after wife's body found in vehicle
A Collingwood man is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of his wife, whose body was found inside a vehicle in the Blue Mountains last week.
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School buses delayed across Simcoe County
Extreme winter weather is causing significant school bus delays across Simcoe County.
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"Incurable pedophile", a recently married Shayne Lund appears before parole board
Convicted pedophile Shayne Lund, now 31, revealed he is recently married and took part in a day and full parole review in a videoconference hearing Thursday from the Ottawa area.
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Sunnidale Winterama cancelled due to winter weather
The winter-themed festival has celebrated winter activities in the village of New Lowell since 1975.
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Welcoming people in during the storm
The Arctic blast that blew in Friday with a wind chill forecasted to dip down to -35 to 45 overnight has warming shelters all across the region making up beds for their frigid guests
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First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history
Canada's newest millionaire, an 18-year-old university freshman from northern Ontario, has achieved a lot of firsts with a recent lottery win. Here is her story.
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Fraud investigation kick-started by online purchase
Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police say a local person posted a car for sale on a popular online platform and received an inquiry of interest from an unknown suspect.
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Avro Arrow remembered at Canadian Air & Space Museum
Black Friday commemorates the loss of people’s livelihoods with guided tours and viewing of the one Avro Arrow replica. It’s also a starting point for the public introduction of the Canadian Air & Space Museum.
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Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre receives significant donation
The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre (GBCSC) in Penetanguishene is the recipient of a significant donation from the local German Canadian club.
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Celebrate winter at Barrie's Winterfest
The city’s annual Winterfest brings back the historical village that was Barrie and presents the new downtown, complete with snow tube and helicopter rides.
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Arctic air blasts central Ontario down to -40C temps
Environment Canada has issued both extreme cold and snow squall warnings for most of the region.
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Avro Arrow remembered at Canadian Air & Space Museum
Black Friday commemorates the loss of people’s livelihoods with guided tours and viewing of the one Avro Arrow replica. It’s also a starting point for the public introduction of the Canadian Air & Space Museum.
Celebrate winter at Barrie's Winterfest
The city’s annual Winterfest brings back the historical village that was Barrie and presents the new downtown, complete with snow tube and helicopter rides.
New nighttime tour takes visitors back in time in Midland
There's a new opportunity to take a step back a few hundred years during rare winter walks in Midland.
Orillia's Museum of Art & History acquires sketch by Franklin Carmichael
The OMAH Sir Sam's Society members attended an unveiling of the new 1928 pencil sketch of Kleinburg by Franklin Carmichael.
New family-friendly gym opens in Barrie
Parents with babies and toddlers in tow can now take an exercise class and not pay for a babysitter.
Winterfest returning to Barrie this weekend
The final preparations are in place as the City of Barrie is set to host a seasonal favourite this weekend.
Barrie police collect valentine's day cards for seniors
An initiative to bridge the gap between generations while spreading love throughout the community is back for another year.
Tottenham library feeds both the mind and the body
Tottenham’s Pam Kirkpatrick library branch hosts the new emergency food pantry during library hours
New Barrie dance studio aiming to be safe place for learning new styles
A new dance studio in Barrie is working to provide access to a wide variety of dances to people of all levels of experience.
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Ontario Greens urge Liberals trying to steal their leader to 'join us'
A group of Ontario Greens have put together a counteroffer for Liberals trying to poach their leader.
Ontario disability aid change not as beneficial as it seems, advocates say
The Ontario government started allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits on Wednesday, but advocates say it's not enough.
Ontario NDP submits 'additional evidence' in Greenbelt development investigation
The Ontario New Democratic Party has submitted 'additional evidence' to the Integrity Commissioner that they allege shows the government tipped off developers about its plans to carve up sections of the Greenbelt.
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Advocates come together to help sailors stuck for months on tugboats in Quebec port
Groups that advocate for seafarers are expressing concern for 11 sailors who are spending a harsh Quebec winter aboard three tugboats that have been detained for months in the port of Trois-Rivières.
Drake, Michael Buble among early Grammy winners
Two Canadian pop superstars are early winners at this year's Grammy Awards. Toronto rapper Drake picked up best melodic rap performance for his appearance on Future's 'Wait for U' while Vancouver crooner Michael Bublé won best traditional pop vocal album for 'Higher.'
Tiny wines find home in B.C.'s market, as Canadians consider reducing consumption
Wine lovers have growing options on the shelf to enjoy their favourite beverage as producers in B.C. offer smaller container sizes.
Canada sends military aircraft into Haiti's skies as gang violence escalates
Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence. A joint statement today from National Defence Minister Anita Anand and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has deployed a CP-140 Aurora aircraft to help 'disrupt the activities of gangs' in Haiti.
New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men
Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia.
31,000 cards: Montreal woman passing along father's extensive collection of Expos baseball cards
A Montreal woman is passing along her father's extensive collection of over 31,000 Expos baseball cards. April Whitzman's father, Steve Whitzman, collected the cards from 1969 to 2016. A huge Expos fan, he's got every player covered.
Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.
An investigation that lasted almost two years has resulted in moose hunting violation convictions for six people and a lodge in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.
China has reasons to keep cool after U.S. downs suspected spy balloon
China may respond to the U.S. shooting down its suspected spy balloon after warning of 'serious repercussions,' but analysts say any move will likely be finely calibrated to keep from worsening ties that both sides have been seeking to repair.
Five things to know about upcoming health-care talks between Trudeau, premiers
On Tuesday in Ottawa, Canada's 13 premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit around the same table in person for the first time since COVID-19 hoping to find a path toward a new long-term health-care funding deal.
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Lametti open to changing bail laws after OPP officer’s death
Justice Minister David Lametti says feds are open to amending bail laws which critics say put too many dangerous people back on the streets.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon sparks 'political firestorm'
Prominent Quebecers sign letter supporting Amira Elghawaby
