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Barrie man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking women with 'Nite Candy' escort business

The Barrie man found guilty earlier this year of trafficking women as part of his escort business, Nite Candy, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars.

Two injured in downtown Orillia stabbing

Two people are in hospital after a stabbing in Orillia on Tuesday.

OPP appeals for help finding Bracebridge man missing nearly 2 months

Provincial police in Muskoka are appealing to the public for help in the search for a missing man who disappeared nearly two months ago.

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This image shows celery spilled onto Highway 400 on Tuesday morning following a rollover involving a transport truck. (@OPP_HSD)

Two vehicles appear to have significant damage after police say an IED detonated in an Anne Street parking lot in Barrie, Ont., on Wed., Sept. 28, 2023. (Courtesy: Michael Chorney/At The Scene Photography)

A historic Main Street building collapsed in Penetanguishene, Ont., on Thurs., Sept. 7, 2023. (Source: Penetanguishene Fire Department)

AROUND THE REGION

Ontario ministry encourages employment during National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility says hiring employees of all abilities helps employers meet their goals and boosts productivity.

Algonquin Park's fall colours captivate tourists worldwide

The kaleidoscope of colours at Algonquin Park draws people from all over the world, as many flock to see this year's breathtaking autumn foliage.

Innisfil BBQ competition team take on world's most prestigious & exclusive contest

An Innisfil BBQ competition team is preparing for the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BBQ Contest in Tennessee.

Wasaga Beach Fire help to prevent overdoses with naloxone distribution

Fire halls in Wasaga Beach will now be distributing naloxone kits to prevent potential overdoes in the town.

Canicross event to put man's best friend on centre stage

A growing sport with a goal to strengthen the bond between people and man's best friend is expanding in Simcoe County.

OPP Torch Run helps to support Special Olympians

Hundreds of Orillia people participated in an annual run for Ontario Special Olympic athletes on Sunday.

Small Penetanguishene group's mission to preserve 19th century beauty on the water

The Ship's Company of Penetanguishene is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving traditional seamanship skills whotake to the water every Monday and Thursday.

Family-friendly 'Trunk or Treat' returns to Orillia's ODAS Park this Halloween

There's a family-friendly alternative while the sun is still shining as 'Trunk or Treat' returns to Orillia's ODAS park on Fairgrounds Road.

Kitchen renovations at Orillia food bank ramp up meal program

After three years of meticulous planning and hard work, the Sharing Place in Orillia kitchen renovations are complete, generating thousands of healthy meals.

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The Barrie Spirit Catcher at the waterfront. (CTV News Barrie)

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NDP to form majority government following historic Manitoba election

Wab Kinew’s New Democratic Party is projected to have enough seats in the Manitoba Legislature to form a majority government, taking the helm after two consecutive terms of a majority Tory regime.

Parks Canada reveals additional details about deadly bear attack in Banff

The couple and dog mauled and killed by a grizzly bear in the backcountry of Banff National Park late last week did everything right, Parks Canada says.

Parents want arrest after son 'deliberately kicked' in neck during Edmonton hockey game

A Junior C hockey player says he is lucky to be alive after his neck was sliced open by a hockey skate last week in an act his parents believe – and the referee ruled – was an intentional kick.

Canadian condo sales falling amid concerns over interest rate hikes

Amid consistent interest rate hikes and wavering markets, Canadian condo sales are starting to fall in all but two markets in the nation, according to a new report from Re/Max.

Firefighters work until dawn to clear wreckage of bus crash that killed 21 people in Venice

A bus carrying dozens of people plummeted 15 metres from an elevated road in Venice, causing a fiery crash that killed 21 people and injured at least 15, mostly foreign tourists returning to a nearby campsite.

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OPINION Some of the key impacts AI is having on our everyday finances

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, its uses and applications grow even wider. Many people are already using tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google's Bard or Bing Chat to help them write emails, research new subjects and brainstorm business names.