Animal set on fire in Orillia parking lot, spurring OPP investigation
Provincial police are investigating arson after they say an animal was killed in Orillia.
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Mortgage changes aim to help first-time buyers, but draws mixed reactions
The federal government announced a mortgage loan change that it says will help to loosen the tape for first-time home buyers, and while some experts say this is a step in the right direction, others believe more needs to be done.
Trail of debris leads police to arrest impaired driver after collision with parked cars: OPP
Officers arrested an allegedly impaired driver accused of crashing into several parked cars in Angus and driving off.
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Senior accused of looking under bathroom stalls at public park arrested
A senior from Barrie has been criminally charged following reports of a suspicious man at a public park.
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OPP seeks person responsible for 'senseless destruction' of flower displays
Provincial police are appealing to the public for help identifying the person(s) responsible for what they describe as an act of "senseless destruction" of flower displays in Huntsville.
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Township aims to expand boundary and increase population
Row after row, new houses are being built in Stayner as the small community looks to expand its settlement boundaries and add 5,000 new homes.
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4-hour commercial vehicle safety inspection blitz results in nearly 60 charges
A four-hour commercial motor vehicle safety inspection blitz in Bolton resulted in dozens of charges.
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Body of 12-year-old missing boy recovered from Georgian Bay
Ontario Provincial Police say the body of a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Huronia Park in Penetanguishene on Sunday was found.
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Bird walk offers chance to spot fall migrants with expert guide
Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers are invited to join ideaLab and Library's Bird Walk through Centennial Park in Innisfil on Sat., Sept. 28.
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Indoor pickleball facility to open at Georgian Mall
Pickleball fever is taking over the City of Barrie, with its first state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility in the former Sears site at Georgian Mall.
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Barrie job fair to introduce thousands of students to skilled trades
Barrie is hosting the Level Up! Skilled Trades Job Fair September 17.
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Art exhibit explores artist's personal journey through animals
A new art exhibit at the Dufferin County Museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into a local artist's life experiences.
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Police bust boater with 3x the legal alcohol limit: OPP
Police busted two residents over the weekend in separate impaired driving investigations on roadways and waterways.
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Driver suffers life-threatening injuries after crashing into tree in Springwater Township
One person has been airlifted via air ambulance with life-threatening injuries following a collision in Springwater Township.
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Driver accused of taking car without consent charged after fiery crash
A 21-year-old man accused of taking a vehicle without permission, crashing, and leaving the scene faces multiple charges.
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Raw and Reflective calendar aims to create community conquering cancer
It's a disease that has touched nearly every family in some way, and many directly impacted locally are taking a bold stand to help others.
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One dead in Oro-Medonte crash
One person is dead after a crash in Oro-Medonte on Saturday morning.
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'Say it to my face': Singh confronts heckling protester on Parliament Hill
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh confronted a protester for calling him a 'corrupted bastard' on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to get his first chance to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government next week, CTV News has confirmed.
Why it's 'very hard' to find work in Canada
Vacancies have steadily fallen since the glut of nearly one million open posts in 2022. At the time, one in three businesses had trouble hiring staff due to a labour shortage. Since then, vacancies have dropped.
Judge orders Sean 'Diddy' Combs jailed in sex trafficking and racketeering charges
Sean 'Diddy' Combs presided over a sordid empire of sexual crimes, coercing and abusing women for years while using blackmail and shocking acts of violence to keep his victims in line, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.
A wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria kills at least 9, including members of Hezbollah
Pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people -- including an 8-year-old girl -- and wounding several thousand, officials said. They blamed Israel in what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack.
Two people charged in murder of Halifax teen; police believe remains have been found
Halifax Regional Police believe Devon Sinclair Marsman, who disappeared in 2022, was the victim of a homicide and two people have now been charged in his death.
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Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua revealed Tuesday he underwent cancer treatment over the summer, and will not be ready to play when the team’s training camp begins later this week.
How to prevent lung cancer, regardless of whether you smoke, according to a doctor
More people who have never touched a cigarette are getting lung cancer, but there are ways to prevent it, according to a doctor.
Liberals need to 'redouble efforts' after byelection losses, Trudeau ministers say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's going to 'stay focused' on governing after being handed his second byelection upset in recent months, as members of his front bench say they’re 'disappointed' in the party's latest showing at the polls.
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