OPP locate armed man in Alliston
OPP in Alliston have located an armed man after a search on Tuesday.
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Road rage driver handed conditional sentence
Nearly a year to the day Joshua Wheatley was caught on camera running a man over in an apparent road rage incident, the 22-year-old has been given a conditional sentence for six months, including partial house arrest with a curfew.
New report finds slowdown in cottage sales
A report conducted by Remax is shedding light on a lack of cottage sales this season.
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Search teams recover missing man on Lake St. George
Search teams have recovered the body of a missing man who disappeared on Friday afternoon while on Lake St. George in Severn Township.
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Popular assassin game startles Collingwood residences
An assassin game turns into a dangerous reality for police who respond to two reports of teens allegedly carrying firearms in broad daylight.
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New vacant building tax to be considered in Midland
Midland Town Council investigates the possibility of implementing a vacant building tax for the downtown area, requiring building owners to upkeep their storefronts when they are not in use.
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New improvements: Go transit riders in Bradford to experience changes
The Bradford GO line will undergo improvements, and riders should prepare for changes.
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Suspect accused of making threats and refusing to leave a home
Police responded to a call on Monday night after receiving reports of an individual allegedly making threats and refusing to leave a home.
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Road crews to resume River District project in Owen Sound: Here's what you need to know
Starting Wednesday, a section of 1st Avenue East will be closed to the public as part of the Downtown River Precinct project.
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Police seek public's assistance in death investigation
OPP is investigating a single vehicle crash in the Blue Mountains that claimed the life of one person.
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Barrie transit set to roll out new network plan
Barrie Transit is set to roll out the first phase of its new network plan.
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The Barrie Airshow takes flight with pre-event
The Barrie Airshow is taking flight into the community this summer, and the media is invited to the Sandbox Centre to get the latest scoop.
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Mystery surrounds abandoned car found in South Bruce Peninsula
The discovery of an abandoned car has left police and its owner scratching their heads.
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Man charged with two break-ins in one night: OPP
Thanks to video surveillance, police busted a man for two break-ins Monday.
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Police investigate $90,000 worth of stolen golf carts
Police continue to investigate a golf cart theft in the Township of Oro-Medonte, as eleven carts were stolen from Settlers' Ghost Golf Club just over a week ago.
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County Road 27 has reopened after gas leak
County Road 27 has reopened after a collision investigation.
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Local school boards praise new rules on vaping and cellphone use
As school boards across the province learn more about the bans on vaping and cell phone use, many are preparing for the change they say is long overdue.
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'Kitten Shower' held ahead of anticipated influx of kittens this summer
The Barrie SPCA is taking inspiration from a traditional baby shower with its latest event this weekend to prepare for an influx of cats this summer.
Empowering Indigenous youth: One hockey team's mission
What started as a hockey team wanting to make a difference for local Indigenous youth years ago turned into a massive nationwide endeavour.
Casino Rama adds new shows to its 2024 performance lineup
Two new shows are coming to Casino Rama's Entertainment Centre for fans of country music and 80s rock.
A Scout's generosity: How one 4th-Year Scout from Innisfil made a difference with 110 cake kits
A 4th-year scout from Innisfil provided 110 shelf-stable cake kits to youth through the charity Christmas for Kids.
Curling legend Glenn Howard reflects on his career & what's next
In an interview with CTV's Rob Cooper, conducted just two days into his retirement, Howard reflects on his illustrious career and what lies ahead.
Here's when to keep your car off the road for the spring street cleanup
Residents across Barrie are asked to keep their vehicles off the roads starting Monday for spring clean-up crews.
Simcoe County Rovers prepare for biggest game of lives
It was picture and media day for the Simcoe County Rovers on Wednesday as they get ready for the biggest game of their lives.
Fresh and healthy for two decades: Georgian Good Food Box program marks 20 years of service
The Georgian Good Food Box (GGFB) program is celebrating 20 years of providing fresh and healthy food to the South Georgian Bay community.
Community Spring Job Fair to be held in Barrie
A community job fair will be held in Barrie on Wednesday for anyone seeking to meet with hiring employers.
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Freeland leaves capital gains tax change out of coming budget implementation bill, here's why
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will be tabling yet another omnibus bill to pass a sweeping range of measures promised in her April 16 federal budget, though left out of the legislation will be the government's proposed capital gains tax change.
Ontario woman surprised after 20-year-old fines suddenly tank credit score
An Ontario woman says that she was shocked when provincial fines from 20 years ago suddenly tanked her credit score last week, but the situation may not be as unusual as it seems, according to at least one debt expert.
Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows
Stress and anger can have a negative impact on cardiovascular health, studies have shown. New research points to just how the mechanism may work.
Avalanche eliminate Winnipeg Jets from playoffs with 6-3 road win
Mikko Rantanen's first two goals of the playoffs propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five games.
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WATCH Arnold Schwarzenegger spotted filming in Elora, Ont.
The name of the project has not been officially released although it’s widely believed to be the Netflix series FUBAR.
Protesters clash at UCLA after police clear pro-Palestinian demonstrators from Columbia University
Dueling groups of protesters clashed Wednesday at the University of California, Los Angeles, grappling in fistfights and shoving, kicking and using sticks to beat one another. Hours earlier, police carrying riot shields burst into a building at Columbia University that pro-Palestinian protesters took over and broke up a demonstration that had paralyzed the school while inspiring others.
A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane
A 98-year-old woman in Ukraine who escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking almost 10 kilometres (six miles) alone, wearing a pair of slippers and supported by a cane has been reunited with her family days after they were separated while fleeing to safety.
Will an 'out of sight, out of mind' cellphone policy make a difference in Ontario schools?
Ontario’s cellphone ban in schools has been met with mixed reaction, with some teachers concerned about constant policing of kids and experts applauding the change as necessary for student learning.
Poilievre kicked out of Commons after calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko'
Testy exchanges between the prime minister and his chief opponent ended with the Opposition leader and one of his MPs being ejected from the House of Commons on Tuesday -- and the rest of Conservative caucus walking out of the chamber in protest.
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