15 charges laid against 4 people in Muskoka, GTA drug bust
Four people are facing a total of 15 charges after a drug bust in Muskoka and the GTA.
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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.
One sent to hospital following Hwy 400 collision
One person was sent to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Barrie.
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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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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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Newmarket man released on bail is arrested again, facing with 31 charges
York Regional Police arrested a 29-year-old man for the second time in a matter of weeks following a series of arsons in Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
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'The numbers are staggering': Experts report a significant spike in child eating disorders
Doctors report a surge in the number of children developing eating disorders throughout the pandemic.
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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.
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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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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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Two Ontario teachers’ unions fire back at Doug Ford over school reopening comments
The presidents of two Ontario teachers’ unions are criticizing Premier Doug Ford after he made comments Thursday alleging that labour leaders are the reason why schools remain closed to in-person learning.
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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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Canada unlikely to follow U.S. approach to easing COVID-19 masking rules: doctor
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.
Palestinians flee as Israeli artillery pounds northern Gaza
Palestinians grabbed their children and belongings and fled neighborhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City on Friday as Israel unleashed a heavy barrage of artillery fire and airstrikes, killing a family of 6 in their home. Israel said it was clearing a network of militant tunnels ahead of a possible ground invasion.
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."
'Burning out': Remote workers report paying a price for increased productivity
Remote workers in Canada are logging more hours, experiencing more stress, and feeling less engaged with their work, according to a new survey.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Why 'a little inflation' is good for you and the economy
When it comes to inflation, a little goes a long way, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her column on CTVNews.ca.
Woman says US$26M California lottery ticket destroyed in wash
The winner of a US$26 million California Lottery prize may have literally washed the chance of a fortune down the drain.
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.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome: New diagnosis for long-haulers' mood disorders, cognitive impairment
Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, or so-called COVID-19 'long-haulers', may experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and cognitive impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal life, according to a recent study.
'Tremendous imbalance': Some Indigenous people are waiting years for their status cards
Indigenous people applying for their Secure Certificate of Indian Status card are waiting years to receive it, even though the government says processing should take eight to 12 weeks.
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WE Charity: Trudeau cleared, but Morneau broke ethics laws
The ethics commissioner has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach ethics laws regarding a federal contract for WE Charity.
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Burying the dead as Middle East violence continues
After another night of violence, Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead. CTV's Joyce Napier reports.
Slow-moving bureaucracy blamed for status card delays
Advocates are looking to speed up the turnaround for distributing vital Indigenous status cards. CTV’s Creeson Agecoutay explains.
