Man's body recovered from water in Huntsville: OPP
OPP is investigating after the body of a 33-year-old man was found in the water off Crescent Bay Lane in Huntsville.
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Brother of imprisoned military veteran in Belize calls for safe return
The family of J.R. Smith, locked up in a Belize prison for nearly two weeks, is hoping the Canadian government steps up for the military veteran charged with murder in a mass shooting at a nightclub.
Pair arrested after spree of car contents thefts
Two men were arrested after a lengthy chase through swamps and residential neighbourhoods Wednesday.
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Centennial Beach open for swimming
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has recommended that the swim advisory for Centennial Beach be lifted.
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Ships and Sails day at Nancy Island Historic site
Ships and Sails will take to the waters off Nancy Island for a re-enactment of historical Georgian Bay
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A COVID-19 outbreak has been confirmed on Collingwood General & Marine Hospital's medical & surgical units
Multiple COVID-19 patients have been identified on both units.
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Today Dairy Queen holds Miracle Treat Day
For the 20th year, Dairy Queen and SickKids Hospital support children's health across Canada on Miracle Treat Day.
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Fake toonies are making the rounds in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Police Service has identified several features on the false toonies that are misaligned and make the real toonies easier to identify.
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OPP seek man missing since end of July
Jean-Michel Pellerin was last seen at around 10 a.m. on the morning of July 29 on his bike on Barrie Road
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Partner of military veteran imprisoned in Belize calls on Canadian government for support
The partner of a Canadian military veteran who is in a Belize prison is calling on the Canadian government for help.
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Former Barrie area man charged in Banff murder
A former Barrie area man is facing murder charges after a stabbing at a popular nightclub in Banff.
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Orillia teen looks to tackle food insecurity in the Sunshine City
Orillia resident Myles Odlozinski is hoping to tackle food insecurity in the Sunshine City.
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Aurora seniors set to walk 90 kilometres to support the food bank
A retired couple is set to make a 90-kilometre trek to help feed those in need to mark a milestone birthday.
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Woman hit by falling tree in Balm Beach
A woman was taken to hospital after being struck by a falling tree in Balm Beach.
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Simcoe County blood donor clinics face critical shortages
The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is facing a critical shortage in blood supply throughout the country.
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Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home
A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete.
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New contest in eastern Ontario offers free rent for a year
The Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry will pay the rent of one lucky winner of a new contest that launched on Monday.
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Ships and Sails day at Nancy Island Historic site
Ships and Sails will take to the waters off Nancy Island for a re-enactment of historical Georgian Bay
Fake toonies are making the rounds in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Police Service has identified several features on the false toonies that are misaligned and make the real toonies easier to identify.
Painswick park picked for pickleball pads
There’s a new game in town, and city staff are counting on eight fingers how many new pickleball courts they’ll need to meet the demand.
Local Memorial Cup winner brings cup home
Barrie local Philippe Daoust is bringing home the Memorial Cup after a stunning win with the Saint John Sea Dogs over the Hamilton Bulldogs 6-3 in June 2022.
Washago awash with art
The Town of Washago has become one large art gallery this summer with numerous paintings lining the streets.
Rain or Shine, Shania played on
Weather didn't deter Canadian songstress Shania Twain from performing at Boots and Hearts Sunday.
Cookstown Cancer Classic raises funds for RVH and cancer care centre
On August 13, over 300 classic and custom cars from around the region will gather at the Georgian Bay Steam Show grounds.
Love Your Laneway project splashes art across Midland
As part of the Love Your Laneways project, fifty-two mini murals were commissioned by the town of Midland and painted by Simcoe County artists.
Georgian Bay Garden Tour is hosting an event in support of Hospice Huronia
A $25 ticket provides a wristband passport to the tours' gardens while also supporting Hospice Huronia's bereavement support program
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Ontario health minister says health-care access through OHIP won't change
Ontario's health minister is emphasizing today that people in the province will always be able to access health care without paying out of pocket, a day after she came under fire for refusing to rule out further privatization in the system.
Ontario tables 'strong mayor' legislation. Here's what you need to know
The mayors of Toronto and Ottawa will be granted sweeping new powers which will give them sole responsibility for preparing the municipal budget for council approval as well the ability to hire and fire department heads as they see fit and veto some decisions made by councillors.
Ontario parents to get another payout in 2022 budget
Parents may get direct payments from the Ontario government yet again this year. This will be the fourth payout to parents since Premier Doug Ford took office in 2018.
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Will you be eligible for one of Ontario's new tax credits? Here's the breakdown
The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits for residents as it formally tabled its 2022-23 budget on Tuesday.
Aging condos in Ontario will need expensive repairs in the future, report finds
A recent research report released by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries found that condo boards should be making sure there are enough reserve funds being budgeted to help pay for expensive repairs in the future.
Ontario woman scammed out of $11,000 by Texas psychic she met on TikTok
An Ontario woman says she was scammed out of $11,000 after months spent working with a Texas psychic she met on TikTok following the death of her stepfather.
Ontario parents to get another payout in 2022 budget
Parents may get direct payments from the Ontario government yet again this year. This will be the fourth payout to parents since Premier Doug Ford took office in 2018.
Canadian propane costs soar due to supply chain issues
Canadian homeowners who use propane to heat their homes will have to pay a lot more to stay warm this winter.
Housing correction in Toronto could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' RBC warns
A housing correction which has already led to four consecutive months of price declines in the previously overheated Greater Toronto Area market could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' a new report from RBC warns.
How to spot if you picked up a counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test
Health Canada is warning the public about counterfeit rapid antigen test kits after several were sold in Ontario.
Ontario businesses say credit card chargebacks give consumers unfair advantage
A credit card chargeback is something a consumer can do if they want to dispute a credit card charge because it was fraudulent or they didn’t receive the item.
Looking for a job? Beware employment resume scams
An Ontario woman was nearly the victim of a resume scam after being contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter.
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U.S. Justice Dept. seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home
The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the search warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.
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BREAKING | Massive outage hitting Toronto likely caused by barge slamming into power line
A widespread power outage in Toronto causing major disruptions in the city was likely caused by a large crane striking a high-voltage transmission line, officials say.
National system for tracking health-care staff needed to address future challenges: CMA president
A national tracking system for health-care workers, with information on what training they have, where they're located and what their career plans are, would make a 'significant difference' in addressing future staffing challenges, the president of the Canadian Medical Association says.
'Significant' housing correction soils Canadians' plans to buy and sell
After a series of interest rate hikes implemented by the Bank of Canada, housing markets are now facing a 'significant' correction. CTVNews.ca spoke to Canadians who are now struggling to make the goal of purchasing a home, or selling one, a reality.
Police investigating attack on Brampton, Ont. media personality as attempted murder
A Brampton, Ont. media personality who was attacked with a machete and axe in his driveway will need months of physical rehabilitation to recover, a close friend says.
More Ukrainian refugees could come to Canada if visa policy eased: report
A new report says Canada needs to change its federal visa policy to speed up the admission of Ukrainian refugees, which has slowed to a trickle.
Canadian army veteran charged with murder after mass shooting in Belize nightclub
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran has been charged with murder in connection to a mass shooting in Belize that left two people dead and eight others injured.
'Sturgeon moon': Last supermoon of the year rises tonight
The last supermoon of the year, known as the 'sturgeon moon,' will rise in the evening sky tonight.
Four-year-old girl found wandering on tracks near Toronto subway station
A four-year-old girl who went missing from her home Thursday morning was found wandering on train tracks near a Toronto subway station.
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Watch: Barge crane hits power line in Toronto's portlands
Watch the moment a crane on a barge strikes a transmission line in Toronto's portland, causing sparks to fly.
GRAPHIC WARNING: Man attacked in Brampton, Ont. driveway
Man pleads guilty to threatening Trudeau in Cambridge, Ont.
