Armed suspects fire weapon, rob Collingwood jewelry store spurring significant police pursuit
Three people face charges in connection with an armed robbery in downtown Collingwood.
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Unbuckled beginner driver stopped in R.I.D.E. check with open alcohol in car
A novice driver from Barrie is facing a slew of charges after going through a R.I.D.E. spot check in Oro-Medonte.
Canadian rock legend added to Casino Rama's winter lineup
Canadian rock legend Kim Mitchell has been added to Casino Rama's winter lineup.
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Midland woman celebrates $10K win, only to find out she won much more
A great-grandmother from Midland is celebrating her first big lottery win after playing regularly for decades.
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Ontario's largest mountain ski resort to open this week
Ontario's largest mountain ski resort announced it would open for the season this week.
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2nd victim dies after Caledon shooting as investigators continue to seek suspects
Provincial police say a second person has died after a shooting at a residence in Caledon late last month.
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Barrie ranks among top 20 most generous communities in Canada in 2023
The City of Barrie was named among the top 20 most generous communities in Canada over the past year by the GoFundMe platform.
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Bradford, Ont. border collie leaps across the pages of national calendar
It's not every day that a local from a small town is chosen to grace the pages of a national calendar, and in this case, it's not a person but, instead, a pet.
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Driver ticketed for hauling trailer with dolly strapped to in place of wheel
A provincial police officer with a keen eye conducted a traffic stop after spotting a vehicle featuring a rather unconventional "quick fix" in Penetanguishene.
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Vandals target Barrie family, slashing tires, damaging four vehicles
A Barrie man is speaking out after three of his family's vehicles and a neighbour's car were vandalized Saturday night.
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Attempted Muskoka cottage break-in foiled by cameras
An attempted break-in in cottage country has police looking for two suspects.
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Here's what Barrie residents need to know with waterfront hangtag permits expiring
Barrie residents are reminded to replace their hangtag waterfront parking passes with free digital permits to continue to park free at select waterfront locations.
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Barrie and District Christmas Cheer needs cash, toys, and volunteers
Barrie & District Christmas Cheer volunteers are very concerned that donations are dangerously low at this stage of the campaign.
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Eating disorder hospitalizations among boys increased 416 per cent over 17 years: Canadian study
Over the last 17 years, the number of eating disorders among boys has seen a shocking increase, ballooning to 400 per cent higher than the number seen in the early 2000s.
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Barrie launches 2024 Arts & Culture funding program
Barrie's arts and culture community is enhanced by funding the work of not-for-profit arts and culture organizations.
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Family's pet 'wolf-hybrid' kills 3-month-old baby in Alabama, sheriff's office says
A 3-month-old baby in Alabama died after being bitten by a 'wolf-hybrid' kept as the family's pet, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.
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70-year-old Ugandan woman gives birth to twins after fertility treatment
A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has given birth to twins after receiving fertility treatment, making her one of the world's oldest new mothers.
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Bradford, Ont. border collie leaps across the pages of national calendar
It's not every day that a local from a small town is chosen to grace the pages of a national calendar, and in this case, it's not a person but, instead, a pet.
Barrie and District Christmas Cheer needs cash, toys, and volunteers
Barrie & District Christmas Cheer volunteers are very concerned that donations are dangerously low at this stage of the campaign.
Bracebridge first responders head door to door for those in need
As a growing number of locals are struggling to keep their heads above water financially, residents of South Muskoka came together Monday to help their own.
Bradford West Gwillimbury's 'Light Up' Christmas light contest is on
Bradford West Gwillimbury's 'Light Up' Christmas lights contest offers prizes to the lucky decorators.
Winner announced: Orangeville reveals the name of its newest snowplow
200 Orangeville residents voted for the name of the town's new snowplow.
Draws for Paws 50/50 draw jackpot nears $40,000
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 50/50 Draws for Paws lottery is on just in time for the holidays, with a jackpot rapidly approaching $40,000.
Barrie area realtors pledge money for local shelters in virtual fundraiser
The realtors' initial goal was to raise 365 nights of shelter.
10-year-old cancer survivor to drop ceremonial puck at Barrie Colts game for 'Save Lives Week'
The Barrie Colts geared up to hit the ice, but on Thursday night, it's about more than just the game, the team is participating in Save Lives Week, collaborating with Canadian Blood Services to highlight the importance of blood donation, something 10-year-old Lillian Pottage knows all too well.
Record-setting RVH 50/50 win brings joy to Barrie family coping with unimaginable loss
More than two years after a loss no parent should face, a Barrie family is starting the holiday season off with a glimmer of hope after winning the RVH Auxiliary's record-setting November 50/50 draw worth $266,908.
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Two Canadian citizens confirmed dead in Antigua: Global Affairs
Global Affairs Canada has confirmed the death of two Canadian citizens in Antigua.
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante collapses during press conference
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante is 'out of danger' after collapsing during a press conference at City Hall on Tuesday morning.
Netanyahu says Israel will retain open-ended control of security in Gaza long after war with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Israeli military will have to retain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip long after its war against Hamas ends.
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opinion Tom Mulcair: Poilievre keeps scoring into the Liberals' empty net
In his column for CTVNews.ca, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair says Pierre Poilievre's new 'Housing Hell' video dealt a 'devastating' blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberals, whose cupboard seems empty of big ideas.
Here is Canada's December forecast for 2023
December is predicted to be unseasonably mild across Canada, thanks to a "moderate-to-strong" El Nino and human-caused warming. Warming and precipitation trends will be stronger in some parts of the country than others, and severe weather is still possible, meteorologists say.
Financial intel agency hands down $7.4M penalty to Royal Bank of Canada
Canada's financial intelligence agency has levied a $7.4-million penalty against the Royal Bank of Canada for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing measures.
'Significant increase' in sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, Statistics Canada reports
Statistics Canada is reporting a 'significant increase' in rates of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) last year. The report also states instances of sexual assault were more prevalent among women.
Liberal ministers defend Speaker Fergus amid opposition resignation calls over video
Federal Liberal cabinet ministers are coming to the defence of House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus amid calls from the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois for him to resign from his impartial role over a video he made in his traditional Speaker's garb was broadcast at a partisan event over the weekend.
6.9 million customers impacted by 23andMe hack: company
Millions of profiles were accessed by a threat in the 23andMe data breach. Here's what that includes.
