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Week-long search for Bracebridge man ends in tragedy

The man at the centre of a massive police search this week in Bracebridge has been found dead.

Accused impaired driver Cassie Korzenko fires defence lawyer further delaying court proceedings

The Barrie woman accused of impaired driving causing a crash that seriously injured three pedestrians parted ways with her lawyer, further delaying court proceedings.

Charges dropped against attempted murder suspect in Barrie catwalk shooting

The charges against a woman accused of attempted murder and discharging a firearm in a Barrie catwalk shooting earlier this year have been withdrawn.

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In Pictures

Two vehicles appear to have significant damage after police say an IED detonated in an Anne Street parking lot in Barrie, Ont., on Wed., Sept. 28, 2023. (Courtesy: Michael Chorney/At The Scene Photography)

A historic Main Street building collapsed in Penetanguishene, Ont., on Thurs., Sept. 7, 2023. (Source: Penetanguishene Fire Department)

While many are sad to see summer go, the changing of the seasons highlights the hidden gem that is the Algoma District and its vibrant autumn colours. (Photo from video)

AROUND THE REGION

Small Penetanguishene group's mission to preserve 19th century beauty on the water

The Ship's Company of Penetanguishene is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving traditional seamanship skills whotake to the water every Monday and Thursday.

Family-friendly 'Trunk or Treat' returns to Orillia's ODAS Park this Halloween

There's a family-friendly alternative while the sun is still shining as 'Trunk or Treat' returns to Orillia's ODAS park on Fairgrounds Road.

Kitchen renovations at Orillia food bank ramp up meal program

After three years of meticulous planning and hard work, the Sharing Place in Orillia kitchen renovations are complete, generating thousands of healthy meals.

High costs lead local charity to plead for help to keep kids 'warm and cozy' this winter

With temperatures set to drop in the coming weeks, one local charity is pleading for help to make sure every kid can bundle up this winter.

Barrie & District Christmas Cheer tees off holiday campaign with annual golf tournament

While Thanksgiving is still more than a week away, the Barrie & District Christmas Cheer held their annual golf tournament to begin building the foundation for their holiday campaign.

Conquering cancer through community calendar by Gilda's Club

It takes a brave person to battle cancer but an even braver person to share their journey publicly to help others.

Orillia Museum opens first North American exhibit marking Anne Lister

"Decoding Anne Lister: History's First Modern Lesbian" is an exhibit that examines the life of Anne Lister, a highly intelligent woman born in England during the late 1700s.

Bay Studio Tour returns to showcase Simcoe County's best artists

A popular art studio tour showcasing Simcoe County's talents is returning for its 14th edition.

Painted Canoe Parade returns to Huntsville next month

Canoes of different colours will soon be seen in Huntsville next month when the Painted Canoe Parade returns to the downtown core.

CHANNEL INFORMATION

Where to watch CTV Barrie

Rogers: Channel 4, 5, 20, HD 595
Bell Express VU: Channel 219, HD 1054
Bell Fibe TV: Channel 202, HD 1202
Shaw Direct: SD 44/346
Digital over the air: Channel 10

The Barrie Spirit Catcher at the waterfront. (CTV News Barrie)

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

What do Indigenous Peoples across Canada really need and want?

The federal Liberal government has made a lot of promises to Indigenous Peoples. But do those promises line up with what communities on the ground really want and need, or reflect their diversity?

Toronto family shocked they have to rip out $20K synthetic grass putting green

A Scarborough family said they were shocked to get a notice from the City of Toronto that the artificial grass in their backyard, including a putting green, will have to be ripped out.

Walking just this much more per day can lower your blood pressure: study

A new study finds walking an additional 3,000 steps per day can significantly reduce high blood pressure in older adults with hypertension.

Here's how a U.S. government shutdown could impact Canadians

Economists warn both Canada's economy and individual Canadians could suffer from impacts of a U.S. government shutdown, and that those impacts will deepen and broaden the longer it lasts.

India's foreign minister says Canada has 'climate of violence' for Indian diplomats

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Friday there was a 'climate of violence' and an 'atmosphere of intimidation' against Indian diplomats in Canada, where the presence of Sikh separatist groups has frustrated New Delhi.

Defence minister insists $1B spending reduction is not a budget cut

The country's top soldier and outside experts say that finding almost $1 billion in savings in the Department of National Defence budget will affect the Armed Forces' capabilities, although the defence minister insisted Friday the budget is not being cut.

Bail bondsman charged alongside Trump in Georgia becomes the first defendant to take a plea deal

A bail bondsman charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others in the Georgia election interference case pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges on Friday, becoming the first defendant to accept a plea deal with prosecutors.

Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder charge

A man who prosecutors say ordered the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder Friday in a long-awaited breakthrough in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries.

Tragedy in real time: The Armenian exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh

For the past five days, vehicles laden with refugees have poured into Armenia, fleeing from the crumbling enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh in neighbouring Azerbaijan. In a special report for CTVNews.ca, journalist Neil Hauer recounts what it's like on the ground in Armenia.