Barrie councillors hear grim reality of housing affordability crisis
Barrie city councillors got a shocking but not surprising reality check into the affordability challenges facing many residents looking to put a roof over their heads.
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Simcoe County working towards plan to address homelessness
Like many regions across the country, Simcoe County is working towards a solution to end homelessness and create more affordable housing.
No injuries after fire in Clearview Township
As the country faces hazy conditions due to out-of-control forest fires from coast to coast to coast, emergency crews in Simcoe County were kept busy with a fire Wednesday evening.
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Multiple 1,000lb pieces of construction equipment stolen from Barrie site
Police in Barrie are investigating after construction equipment was allegedly stolen from an active site in the city's south end.
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Bradford stabbing called 'hate-related' by police
South Simcoe police have one suspect in custody involved in what they call a "hate-related" stabbing in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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Tangle Creek in Thornton hosts Ontario's top amateur golfers
Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club in Thorton is hosting the Men's and Senior Men's Match Play Championships for Golf Ontario.
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Number of Ontario forest fires doubled compared to same time last year
Ontario has already experienced double the number of forest fires this year compared to the same six months in 2022.
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Local artistic duo create new mural in Barrie's downtown
Another touch of beauty and inspiration has been added to Barrie's downtown through the local duo Clandestinos Art.
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Total fire ban issued for several areas in Simcoe County
Multiple municipalities across Simcoe County are under fire bans amid tinder-dry conditions igniting concerns about the potential dangers of out-of-control fires.
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consumer, | Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam
Romance scams have always been around, but they got worse during the pandemic, and fraudsters continue to use social media and dating sites to find victims.
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Barrie Air Show set to take off this weekend
Barrie's waterfront will host the Canadian Snowbirds on July 10 and 11.
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Woman, 23, charged with stunt driving in front of Innisfil public school
Police charged a motorist with stunt driving through a community safety zone in Innisfil.
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Toronto woman charged with stunt driving in Simcoe County
A Toronto woman faces charges after police stopped her for going well over the posted speed limit in Cookstown, Ont.
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Step back in time with a Gatsby-inspired event at Orillia's Leacock Museum
Step back in time to the extravagant era of the 1920s and indulge in the opulence of the Gatsby Garden Party at the Leacock Museum in Orillia.
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Fire bans in place for parts of York Region
Several communities within York Region are now under a fire ban as hot and dry conditions continue to cause problems for those fighting forest fires in Ontario and Quebec.
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Smell smoke? Wildfires ignite high air pollution levels in Simcoe County, Muskoka
Environment Canada's special air quality statement remains in effect, and will persist into the weekend, as high levels of air pollution developed in the region due to forest fire smoke.
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Man, 2 women charged in shooting and home invasion in Keswick last month
Police arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting and attempted home invasion in Georgina last month.
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Local artistic duo create new mural in Barrie's downtown
Another touch of beauty and inspiration has been added to Barrie's downtown through the local duo Clandestinos Art.
Barrie Air Show set to take off this weekend
Barrie's waterfront will host the Canadian Snowbirds on July 10 and 11.
Step back in time with a Gatsby-inspired event at Orillia's Leacock Museum
Step back in time to the extravagant era of the 1920s and indulge in the opulence of the Gatsby Garden Party at the Leacock Museum in Orillia.
Golf croquet a smashing success in Muskoka
Showcasing a new version of the game, the Muskoka Lawn Bowling Club in Bracebridge added croquet to its gaming agenda.
Oro Station students rally to aid cat shelter in wake of destructive fire
Grades 1 and 2 students with Guthrie Public School sold freezies to raise $1,000 to support a cat shelter after a devastating fire last month.
Barrie's Curbside Giveaway Day returns to encourage recycling
Residents in Barrie can put unwanted household items to the curb this weekend as part of the city's Curbside Giveaway Day.
Barrie Legion commemorates 79th D-Day anniversary
Barrie's Royal Canadian Legion branch held its commemorative ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of D-Day on Sunday.
Annual Gutsy Walk raises funds for Crohn's and Colitis in Barrie
Canada's largest Crohn's and Colitis fundraiser returned to Barrie on Saturday.
Edmonton man's charity bike ride across Canada stops in Barrie
An Edmonton man's cycling journey across Canada saw him stop in Barrie on Sunday.
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Hundreds of American firefighters arrive in Canada to help battle wildfires
Hundreds of American firefighters have recently arrived in Canada to help battle wildfires and more are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains
An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality.
Here's how major cities in Canada and the U.S. look blanketed by wildfire smoke
Photos show smoke-filled skies in cities across Canada and the U.S. as air quality warnings were issued in wake of the hundreds of wildfires from Quebec and Ontario.
'Very, very hard to breathe': Experts call wildfires a 'major public health concern' for Canada
As forest fires rage across the country, experts are sounding the alarm over the physical and psychological impacts of the wildfires and saying that they pose a serious public health issue, which individuals and governments need to acknowledge and act upon.
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With the latest hike bringing Canada's key interest rates to levels not seen since 2001, one mortgage broker is warning that it may be 'the last straw' for some homeowners with variable mortgages.
Canadians more likely to support foreign interference inquiry than hearings: Nanos
Canadians are twice as likely to support a formal inquiry into foreign interference, as opposed to public hearings, according to new polling from Nanos Research for CTV News.
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It's been a busy, tumultuous few days for Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex as he took his place on the witness stand in his trial against the Mirror Group Newspapers. Here are royal commentator Afua Hagan's top takeaways from his two-day grilling.
Calgary mass killer Matthew de Grood seeks 'absolute discharge'
The man who was found not criminally responsible in the stabbing deaths of five people at a house party in Brentwood more than nine years ago is seeking more freedoms.
Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with Meta and Google over a Liberal bill that would make them pay for Canadian journalism that helps the companies generate revenue.
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Hundreds of American firefighters arrive in Canada to help battle wildfires
Hundreds of American firefighters have recently arrived in Canada to help battle wildfires and more are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
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'Very, very hard to breathe': Experts call wildfires a 'major public health concern' for Canada
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WATCH | Rate hike 'may be the last straw' for some homeowners: mortgage broker
With the latest hike bringing Canada's key interest rates to levels not seen since 2001, one mortgage broker is warning that it may be 'the last straw' for some homeowners with variable mortgages.
Canadians more likely to support foreign interference inquiry than hearings: Nanos
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opinion | Eight takeaways from Prince Harry's seven hours on the witness stand
It's been a busy, tumultuous few days for Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex as he took his place on the witness stand in his trial against the Mirror Group Newspapers. Here are royal commentator Afua Hagan's top takeaways from his two-day grilling.
Calgary mass killer Matthew de Grood seeks 'absolute discharge'
The man who was found not criminally responsible in the stabbing deaths of five people at a house party in Brentwood more than nine years ago is seeking more freedoms.
Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with Meta and Google over a Liberal bill that would make them pay for Canadian journalism that helps the companies generate revenue.
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