Controversial dispensary in Wasaga Beach may face closure as town takes action
The owners of an illegal dispensary selling psilocybin in Wasaga Beach hope to keep its doors open after the town issued a notice to cease operations.
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OPP seize loaded firearm and drugs while stopping vehicle for speeding
OPP seized a loaded firearm and various drugs while stopping a vehicle for speeding in Huntsville.
Police officer, school bus driver killed in violent crash north of Woodstock, Ont.
An Ontario Provincial Police officer and a school bus driver are dead after a violent crash north of Woodstsock Monday morning.
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Catalytic converters stolen from company vehicles at 2 Barrie businesses
Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from two Barrie businesses.
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OPP officers narrowly escape collision in Tiny Township
Two OPP officers and cruisers narrowly escaped a collision in Tiny Township Sunday evening while en route to a call for service.
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Barrie woman arrested for driving while impaired nearly 3x over legal limit
Police arrested a woman accused of driving on Barrie streets while impaired by nearly three times the legal limit over the weekend.
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Honda Canada announces historic milestone at Alliston, Ont. manufacturing plant
Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) is celebrating a "historic milestone" on Monday, announcing it manufactured its 10 millionth vehicle, a 2023 CR-V Touring Hybrid, at the production plant in Alliston, Ont.
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Police investigate break-in at Barrie thrift store
Police are investigating an early morning break-in at a thrift store in Barrie.
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Emergency declared in Meaford after destructive fire sparks environmental concerns
The Municipality of Meaford has declared an emergency days after a fire tore through an automotive shop, causing water safety concerns for the community.
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Deadly collision in Caledon under investigation
Provincial police are investigating a deadly collision in Caledon Monday morning.
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Determined volunteers rescue fawn left orphaned on busy Innisfil road
Volunteers who rescued a fawn after its mother was killed on Innisfil Beach Road are urging motorists to report any wildlife-related accidents to avoid further tragedy.
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Rural Ontario hospitals brace for possible ER summer closures
Hospitals in smaller and rural Ontario communities have been recruiting, training, and poring over schedules in the hopes of avoiding another summer wave of temporary ER closures -- though the problem never really went away.
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Police to be present at YCDSB meeting as trustees decide whether to raise Pride flag
Police will be present at a meeting of the York Catholic District School Board tonight where trustees are expected to make a final decision on raising the Pride flag at schools in the region in June.
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York Regional Police investigate fatal crash in King Township
One man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck hauling a large trailer in King Township this morning.
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Thousands cast their ballots in community-referendum on hospital privatization in Ontario
A "community-led" referendum is asking thousands of Ontarians to weigh in on whether the privatization of the province's healthcare system is good for the future.
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Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs
The discussions, which some companies call 'stay interviews,' are designed to collect feedback from employees and are aimed at learning what the company can do to retain valued team members and keep them happy.
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All cats rescued, donations needed after fire at Oro-Medonte animal shelter
After a devastating fire at an Oro-Medonte animal shelter, all missing cats have been accounted for.
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OPP officer and school bus driver killed in Ontario crash
![Stefanie Davis reports on both a OPP officer and a school bus driver being killed in a horrific crash near Woodstock, Ont.]()
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Police provide update on fatal crash in King
![Speaking at the scene on Monday afternoon, York Regional Police confirmed that a motorcyclist in his 30s was killed.]()
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How much laundry should you be doing?
![CTV's Pat Foran looks into the amount of laundry households should be doing each week, and tips on how to cut energy costs.]()
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Fight heads to Queen's Park to keep Minden ER open
![Residents and advocates pushing to keep Minden's emergency room open take the fight to Queen's Park.]()
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Police to be present at YCDSB meeting
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Engaged couple shot dead by landlord in Hamilton
![Two tenants were shot dead outside a house near Hamilton while fleeing their landlord after a dispute.]()
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Determined volunteers rescue fawn left orphaned on busy Innisfil road
Volunteers who rescued a fawn after its mother was killed on Innisfil Beach Road are urging motorists to report any wildlife-related accidents to avoid further tragedy.
Collingwood Blues bring OJHL championship home
Hundreds of roaring fans gave the Collingwood Blues a championship welcome home on Saturday.
GPS tracking bottles will monitor garbage levels in Georgian Bay
'Georgian Bay Forever,' an organization dedicated to conserving the bay, has dropped dozens of bottles into the water, each outfitted with GPS tracking devices.
Pet Valu Dog walk fundraiser in Barrie to raise money for dog guides
Dogs, and their owners, are invited to a fundraiser in Barrie that will benefit dog guides. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is providing life-changing dog guides to Canadians with disabilities.
Up and coming golf players hit the links in Simcoe County
Some of the province's best young golfers were hitting the links in Simcoe County for a tournament organizers hope to be held annually for decades.
Splash pads open for the season
Splash pads in Barrie and Innisfil are now open for the summer season.
Communities in Bloom Plant show returns
Barrie residents are invited to show off their green thumbs this summer with the Communities in Bloom competition.
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Singh calling for foreign interference special rapporteur Johnston to step aside
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pushing for special rapporteur David Johnston to 'step aside' from his role examining the issue of foreign interference before he embarks on public hearings.
New Democrat MP says she is target of foreign interference by China
New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan said Monday that Canada's spy agency has confirmed her long-held belief that she is being targeted by the Chinese government over her advocacy for human rights in Hong Kong and for the Uyghur Muslim minority in China.
Northern B.C., Alberta and all of Ontario under 'high' to 'extreme' wildfire risk: What to know
There's a heightened risk of wildfires across the country during what has been one of the earliest fire seasons on record. From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, here's where the risk is highest.
Free prescription drugs could reduce overall health-care costs in Canada: study
Overall health-care costs could be reduced in Canada by providing free prescription drugs to patients, according to a new study.
'Tragedies occur far too often': Canada Safety Council shares swimming safety tips
With the summer swimming season fast approaching, the Canada Safety Council is reminding people to be careful and take measures to prevent drowning, especially after three children died just days apart.
Albertans head to polls in what's expected to be very close election between UCP, NDP
In Alberta today, the United Conservative Party is looking to win a second consecutive majority government while the NDP is fighting to regain the office it lost in 2019.
Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups
Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.
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BREAKING | B.C. woman Madison Scott found dead 12 years after being reported missing
Exactly 12 years after she was reported missing, police announced Madison Scott was found dead in central B.C.
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WATCH | Dashcam video shows out-of-control Nova Scotia wildfire
Dashcam footage shows the extent of the Tantallon wildfire as it raged in Hammonds Plains, N.S.
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Singh calling for foreign interference special rapporteur Johnston to step aside
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pushing for special rapporteur David Johnston to 'step aside' from his role examining the issue of foreign interference before he embarks on public hearings.
New Democrat MP says she is target of foreign interference by China
New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan said Monday that Canada's spy agency has confirmed her long-held belief that she is being targeted by the Chinese government over her advocacy for human rights in Hong Kong and for the Uyghur Muslim minority in China.
Northern B.C., Alberta and all of Ontario under 'high' to 'extreme' wildfire risk: What to know
There's a heightened risk of wildfires across the country during what has been one of the earliest fire seasons on record. From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, here's where the risk is highest.
Free prescription drugs could reduce overall health-care costs in Canada: study
Overall health-care costs could be reduced in Canada by providing free prescription drugs to patients, according to a new study.
'Tragedies occur far too often': Canada Safety Council shares swimming safety tips
With the summer swimming season fast approaching, the Canada Safety Council is reminding people to be careful and take measures to prevent drowning, especially after three children died just days apart.
Albertans head to polls in what's expected to be very close election between UCP, NDP
In Alberta today, the United Conservative Party is looking to win a second consecutive majority government while the NDP is fighting to regain the office it lost in 2019.
Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups
Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.
BREAKING
BREAKING | B.C. woman Madison Scott found dead 12 years after being reported missing
Exactly 12 years after she was reported missing, police announced Madison Scott was found dead in central B.C.
WATCH
WATCH | Dashcam video shows out-of-control Nova Scotia wildfire
Dashcam footage shows the extent of the Tantallon wildfire as it raged in Hammonds Plains, N.S.
