Barrie Fire and other forces team up to promote importance of working smoke alarms
A campaign has launched in Barrie to raise awareness about the importance of working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Fundraising efforts begin for Bradford's 'Coldest Night of the Year' event
Fundraising efforts have begun for Bradford's first 'Coldest Night of the Year' event.
City of Barrie hosting 6-week 'Hello Winter' event
Barrie residents and visitors will be able to enjoy various outdoor activities and events across the city during Hello Winter, a program created to help shake off the winter blues and celebrate the season.
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Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to 4,026 while ICU admissions reach 600
Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Saturday as ICU admissions linked to the virus climb.
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'It's horrible': Neighbour says Keswick homicide victim was 'a lovely woman'
Police in York Region are investigating a homicide after a woman's body was discovered following a fire in Georgina.
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Man accused of indecent act in front of children at Innisfil park
Police are looking for a man accused of an indecent act in front of two children at a park in Innisfil.
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Businesses impacted by lockdowns struggle with mental health
It's been a tough two years financially for many employees and business owners impacted by lockdowns and pandemic restrictions, but many say it's also been a struggle mentally.
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Stevenson Memorial rolls out new at-home COVID-19 patient care program
Stevenson Memorial Hospital is rolling out a new program to bring health care into the homes of those with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms to alleviate the pressure on the hospital.
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Simcoe Muskoka logs 281 COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka health unit logged 281 COVID-19 cases Friday, plus six virus-related deaths.
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Security camera images released in hate-related vandalism in Bradford
Police are asking for help identifying suspects involved in a hate-related crime after property at a Bradford home was vandalized with homophobic graffiti.
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Suspect in Shelburne homicide found dead
Provincial police say a man wanted on an arrest warrant in connection to a homicide in Shelburne last month has been found deceased.
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Ontario clinic accidentally gives people six doses of COVID-19 vaccine in one shot
A 75-year-old man is among multiple people in Ontario who say they were accidentally given the equivalent of six doses of the COVID-19 vaccine while getting their booster shot.
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Armed robbery under investigation in Minden
Two individuals face multiple charges in connection with an armed robbery at a residence in Minden.
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Collingwood hockey team hosts two backyard rink contests
The recent drop in cold temperatures is welcome news for those looking to build an outdoor skating rink.
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Bitterly cold arctic air grips Simcoe Muskoka, wind chills hit -42C
The cold snap continues into the weekend in Simcoe Muskoka, according to Environment Canada.
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First shipment of Paxlovid, antiviral COVID-19 drug, arrives in Ontario
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the first shipment of an antiviral COVID-19 treatment has arrived in Ontario.
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Head-on collision in Clearview shuts down Highway 26 for 10 hours
One person was seriously injured in a collision in Clearview Township Thursday evening.
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Trucking companies expect gaps on store shelves with new rules for unvaccinated drivers
Simcoe County trucking companies believe gaps on store shelves and financial pressures are on the way as new rules for unvaccinated drivers take effect at the Canada-U.S. border.
'Prices are ridiculous,' Rising cost of groceries
Grocery shoppers in Barrie are feeling the pinch and searching for deals where they can.
Alcohol supply shortage could see taps run dry this holiday season
The alcohol industry's global shortages could put a damper on the upcoming season as many drinking establishments tackle the holiday rush.
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Wingham restaurant openly defying vaccine rules
CTV London’s Scott Miller reports on a Wingham restaurant that was shut down by health unit for defying vaccine passport rules.
Parents rally against racism in Barrie-area school
Over 100 people flooded Meridian Place in downtown Barrie on Friday to rally against racism in the classroom.
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Has Canada really passed the Omicron peak? Experts optimistic but urging caution
Canada's top doctor has said the latest wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant may have reached its peak. But while the modelling appears encouraging, experts say the news should be interpreted with cautious optimism.
Border tragedy warns of new, unfamiliar immigration wrinkle for Canada, U.S.
The discovery of four people who perished in the cold trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border could put a new twist on the immigration debate in the United States.
Non-American travellers now required to be fully vaccinated to cross U.S. land borders
A new requirement for all non-Americans entering the United States at a land border to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has come into effect.
'Special partnership:' Canadian loan of $120 million welcomed by Ukrainian president
The president of Ukraine is thanking Canada for a $120-million loan aimed at bolstering his country's economy amid a hostile buildup of 100,000 Russian troops along its borders.
U.K. accuses Kremlin of trying to install pro-Russian leader in Ukraine
Britain on Saturday accused the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine, and said Russian intelligence officers had been in contact with a number of former Ukrainian politicians as part of plans for an invasion.
'It feels like betrayal': Vulnerable families respond to COVID-19 changes as B.C.'s top doctor defends approach
When the provincial health officer told British Columbians she was removing isolation requirements and testing for most of the population and compared managing COVID-19 in similar terms to the flu or common cold, many people were shocked and some instantly alarmed.
Frozen smoothies recalled over cyanide poisoning concerns, reports of illnesses
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Canada Post unveils stamp honouring jazz legend Eleanor Collins
Canada Post has revealed its new stamp honouring 102-year-old trailblazing jazz singer Eleanor Collins.
Mexican president says he has drawn up a 'political will'
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador spoke with unusual frankness about his health Saturday, acknowledging he spent the night in a Mexico City hospital after undergoing a cardiac catheterization Friday.
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Rescuers lure lost dog with sausage attached to drone
A dog that was stranded in marshland and at risk of drowning was rescued by a British crew using a drone with a special treat attached to it.
