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.
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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Public help Barrie Police arrest theft suspects
Barrie Police arrested two suspects accused of theft, thanks to help from the public.
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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.
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Immediate recall on miter saws sold across Canada
DEWALT 12-inch sliding compound miter saws are being recalled immediately due to a laceration hazard.
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Canadian Armed Forces veteran charged with murder in connection to mass shooting in Belize
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran who called New Lowell home has been charged with murder in the country of Belize.
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Fraudster allegedly withdrew thousands of dollars from victim’s bank account: OPP
OPP are requesting the public’s help in looking for a suspect who allegedly stole a Lakeshore, Ont. victim’s identity and withdrew several thousand dollars from their account at a bank in Owen Sound.
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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.
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County of Simcoe approves temporary homeless shelter
The County of Simcoe will move ahead with its plan to create a temporary homeless shelter.
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Ukrainian family rescued by Ont. woman settles in well to Canadian life
Susanne von Toerne has brought 35 Ukrainians to Canada, including the Sirenko family.
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital following collision on Highway 141
A motorcycle rider is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Hwy. 141 Tuesday afternoon.
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Girlfriend of accused in Belize shooting speaks out
![A New Lowell man accused of a mass shooting in Belize is calling for help from the Canadian Government.]()
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Simcoe County man charged with murder in Alberta
![A former Barrie area man is facing murder charges after a stabbing at a popular nightclub in Banff.]()
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Blood donors needed
![Local Canadian Blood Services discuss blood donation shortages across our region.]()
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Teen calls on Orillia council for community fridge
![Teen Myles Odlozinski has pitched a solution to tackle food insecurity in Orillia.]()
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Seniors to walk in support of the food bank
![Aurora couple Erlinda and George Biondic plan to walk 90 kilometres in support of the food bank.]()
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A 'perfect storm' against the World Juniors
![Dan Mason of the University of Alberta says diehard hockey fans will keep going to the World Juniors, but casual fans might stay away.]()
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13-year-old journalist interviews politicians
![At the age of 13, Wyatt Sharpe has interviewed some of the biggest names in Canadian politics, from cabinet ministers to party leaders.]()
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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
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.
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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.
Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing but offers no new solutions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says through his throne speech that more can be done to ease health system pressures, but is not yet offering up any new solutions.
Ontario's budget to be re-tabled: This is what Doug Ford promised
The Progressive Conservatives are set to re-table their 2022 budget today, nearly three months after it was presented to Ontarians.
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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.
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.
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Saskatoon mother accused of faking death says she 'was left with no choice'
A Saskatoon mother who stands accused of faking her own death, as well as her son's, and illegally entering the U.S. is defending her actions.
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.
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.
Dutch farmer protests and what's happening in Canada, explained
The ongoing protests in the Netherlands, by farmers opposed to their government’s plan to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, have drawn attention to Canadian farmers’ concerns over an emissions reduction target set by the Canadian government. But the policies set out by the Dutch government and the Canadian government are fundamentally different, experts say.
Doctors call for action as growing number of Canadians dying from common food preservative
Doctors are among those calling for tighter regulation of sodium nitrite as a growing number of Canadians are dying after intentionally ingesting unsafe quantities of the common food preservative in its pure form.
Donald Trump 'took the Fifth.' What does it actually mean?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump showed up Wednesday for questioning under oath in New York's civil investigation into his business practices. But he quickly made clear he wouldn't be answering.
B.C. actress hit in the chest by bullet in L.A. shooting last month
A B.C. performer is recovering after taking a bullet to the chest in Los Angeles last month.
Two children at centre of Sask. Amber Alert found safe in South Dakota, suspect arrested
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said it has arrested the man wanted in connection with an Amber Alert in Saskatchewan.
Social media model arrested in Hawaii on murder charge
Law enforcement in Hawaii on Wednesday arrested social media model Courtney Clenney on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.
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CTV National News for August 10: Massive bust of drugs, guns
Around $1M in drugs and 27 guns were seized in a cross-border operation; a real-estate agent is ambushed by men appearing to wield machetes.
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