Crews battling large barn fire in Essa Township
Fire crews are battling a large barn fire in Essa Township.
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Police recover body from lake in Georgian Bay Township
The multi-day search for a missing man in Georgian Bay Township has ended.
Police arrest Wasaga Beach man wanted for attempted murder, sexual assault of elderly woman
Police arrested a 31-year-old Wasaga Beach man after he was the suspect in an attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault.
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Ontario legislature returns amid health staffing crisis, high inflation
Ontario's legislature is set to resume this week for the first time since the re-election of Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives, with politicians returning amid a health-care staffing crisis and skyrocketing inflation.
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It could feel like 40C in parts of Simcoe County this weekend: Environment Canada
It's going to be a sizzler all weekend in Simcoe County, according to Environment Canada.
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Gas prices drop across Simcoe County
Travellers saw another decrease in gas prices Saturday, with Barrie residents seeing rates drop below $1.60 per litre.
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Steampunk Festival makes its return to Coldwater
The 12th annual Steampunk Festival wrapped up in Coldwater Saturday.
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Motorcyclist in County Road 90 crash dies due to injuries
A 45-year-old Listowel man has died from his injuries stemming from a motorcycle crash on County Rd. 90 this week.
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Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development investigates ‘worker harassment complaint’ involving the municipality of Wasaga Beach
CTV News received confirmation on Friday from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of an investigation in Wasaga Beach.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Ramara Township
Police in Ramara Township are investigating a fatal collision.
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Ever After Music Festival officially cancelled
It’s not the happily ever after ticket holders were hoping for as the Ever After Music Festival officially announced the cancellation of the event.
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Barrie man sentenced to one year in jail for prostitution of teen
Today, Justice Michelle Fuerst told Eric Mejia-Gonzales he will spend the next 12 months behind bars for procuring a 15-year-old for sexual services in 2018.
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Orillia best friends score million dollar jackpot
A pair of best friends from Orillia have hit the million dollar jackpot.
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RVH loosens visitor restrictions
Effective Monday, Aug. 8, admitted patients are allowed one visitor per day, seven days a week for three hours. Previously visitors could only remain with a patient for one hour.
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Niagara Falls woman succumbs to gunshot
A woman has succumbed to her injuries after being shot in Bracebridge in July.
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Grey Bruce Health Unit issues overdose alert
Six drug overdoses within the past four days have prompted the Grey Bruce Health Unit to issue an Opioid Alert.
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Cardboard Boat Race Returns to the Orillia Waterfront Festival for 2022
The Orillia District Chamber of Commerce’s Waterfront Festival takes place on Aug. 5-7.
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RVH loosens visitor restrictions
Effective Monday, Aug. 8, admitted patients are allowed one visitor per day, seven days a week for three hours. Previously visitors could only remain with a patient for one hour.
Cardboard Boat Race Returns to the Orillia Waterfront Festival for 2022
The Orillia District Chamber of Commerce’s Waterfront Festival takes place on Aug. 5-7.
Long weekend roads took five lives
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers laid more than 4,200 speeding charges and nearly 100 stunt/racing charges over the long weekend.
Steampunk meets Wizards at Coldwater Steampunk Festival
The Coldwater Steampunk Festival kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with festival organizers promising an incredible line-up of live entertainment, street art, birds of prey, duelling knights, a time machine, and a hot air balloon.
Dunlop St. is closed to drivers for Open Air Dunlop
Downtown Open Air Dunlop is in its third season of inviting residents to the downtown core to shop and enjoy the buskers and performers.
Boots and Hearts get a boost from the feds
Through the FedDev Ontario program, Republic Live received a repayable loan of $3 million to help run its Boots and Hearts Music Festival August 4 to 7.
Peel over to the Alliston Potato Festival
The Alliston Potato Festival's focus is to showcase Alliston and show appreciation for the organizations that make Alliston a farming heritage site.
Orillia Summer Nights may cause laughter and dancing
Orillia and Orillia & District Arts Council (ODAC) have teamed up this summer to create Orillia Summer Nights, a new series of cultural experiences offered in neighbourhood parks in August.
Georgian Triangle Humane Society hosts 10th annual walkathon - virtually
The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is hosting its 10th annual fundraiser seeking community champions to raise funds for its adoption services.
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Doug Ford says feds need to 'step up' to help fix Ontario's hospital staffing crisis
Premier Doug Ford is once again calling on the federal government for financial support in the face of a growing hospital staffing crisis that has seen some Ontario hospitals close their doors in recent weeks.
Former Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath puts hat in Hamilton mayoral race
Former Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath will run for mayor of Hamilton in the October municipal elections.
Ontario announces back-to-school plan to 'catch up' from pandemic
The Ontario government has released a plan to help students catch up following two years of interrupted learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
This is Toronto Pearson's new tip on how to save time at the airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport took to social media to share a new tip on how to “save time” when travelling back into the country.
Couple evicted by police from Toronto Airbnb in middle of night despite paying $4,500 to stay
A couple from New Zealand who spent more than $4,500 to rent an Airbnb in Toronto were evicted by police in the middle of the night after a man showed up claiming the unit was his.
Fake Lowe’s ads trick online shoppers with cheap deals on social media
If you see a price that seems too good to be true - it probably is.
Toronto widow shocked to find insurance premiums increased after husband's death
A Toronto woman said she was still dealing with the grief of her husband’s death last month when she found out her insurance company had increased her premiums.
Employee assaulted at Shoppers Drug Mart in Toronto as violence against Canadian retail workers rises
After working at Shoppers Drug Mart in Scarborough for 32 years, Gavin Rampersaud said his life changed forever when he was tackled by a shoplifter in March 2021.
'Historic' housing correction is underway in Ontario, RBC says. This is how much prices could fall
A 'historic' housing correction is now underway in Canada and costlier markets in Ontario and British Columbia are likely to be the 'epicentre' of the downturn, a new report from RBC suggests.
Gluten-free prices soaring for Canadians with celiac disease
The price of nearly every food has been under inflationary pressure this year, but those buying gluten-free products – an already expensive purchase to begin with – are noticing a price hike that’s even more dramatic.
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Help on the way for central Newfoundland fire Premier says is largest since 1961
The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.
Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety
Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.
Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Street
Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.
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BREAKING | Ceasefire between Palestinians, Israel takes effect in Gaza
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect late Sunday in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis.
Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers
Montreal's Pride Parade has been cancelled due to a lack of volunteers able to guarantee a secure event.
'Amanda got justice': Dutch man accused in B.C. teen sextortion case found guilty on all charges
A Dutch man accused of tormenting British Columbia teen Amanda Todd via online threats has been found guilty of all charges he faced in connection with the case, a jury ruled on Saturday.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy rules out talks if Russia holds referendums
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that if Russia proceeded with referendums in occupied areas of his country on joining Russia, there could be no talks with Ukraine or its international allies.
Weather could challenge containment of wildfire in B.C.'s south Okanagan
A B.C. wildfire that has forced hundreds from their homes didn't increase in size overnight, but the hot weather Sunday means "containment lines could be challenged," according to the wildfire service.
Shift in war's front seen as grain leaves Ukraine, power plant hit
Four more ships carrying agricultural cargo held up by the war in Ukraine received authorization Sunday to leave the country's Black Sea coast as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the ports to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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