Deadly fire under investigation in Georgina
One person died when a fire broke out at a home in Georgina.
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Minor injuries sustained after multi-vehicle collision in Bradford
No serious injuries were reported after a multi-vehicle collision in Bradford Friday evening.
Woman finds bunny fatally shot with arrow in backyard
Provincial police are investigating after a New Tecumseth resident discovered a rabbit shot with an arrow in her backyard.
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Driver accused of tailgating while on his phone slapped with hefty fine
Police slapped a motorist with a hefty fine Friday morning in Whitchurch-Stouffville as they patrol the roads for careless drivers this long weekend.
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Toonie-sized hail and a 'tornado or two' possible for Muskoka, Grey Bruce
The Victoria Day long weekend could kick off with hail and strong wind gusts in parts of Muskoka and Grey Bruce, according to Environment Canada.
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OPP investigates arson after multiple dump trucks destroyed
Provincial police are investigating an arson that destroyed multiple dump trucks at a Caledon business.
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Dozens of Northern cats need forever homes
Dozens of cats arrived in Barrie from Northern Ontario, hoping to be adopted by their forever families.
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Crews work to repair popular Simcoe County trail destroyed by washout
Repairs are underway at the Copeland Forest in Simcoe County after a washout destroyed a popular trail in late April.
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What's open and closed in Simcoe County on Victoria Day
The long weekend will bring a number of closures on the Victoria Day Monday.
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Vandals cause thousands in damage in Essa Township
Essa Township has had 'several incidents' of recent vandalism, according to officials.
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Trent-Severn Waterway welcomes boaters back for a new season
Boaters looking to get out on the water this Victoria Day long weekend can now cruise along the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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Gas prices in Ontario set to rise again. This is when you should fill up
Gas prices in Ontario dropped 10 cents per litre on Friday ahead of the long weekend but the relief at the pumps is expected to be short-lived.
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No injuries after fire at Bradford manufacturing facility
No injuries were reported after a fire in an industrial neighbourhood in Bradford Thursday night.
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High gas prices front and centre in Ontario election as NDP propose cap, regulation
Ontario's political parties are offering differing visions for how to address the high cost of gasoline, with the NDP proposing to cap and regulate prices.
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Ontario reports 24 COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations continue to decrease
Ontario is reporting 24 COVID-19 deaths Friday, as hospitalizations and ICU admissions continue to decrease.
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CTV's Jayne Pritchard retires after nearly 40 years
CTV's Jayne Pritchard signs off for the last time after nearly 40 years at the Barrie news station.
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Don't let your guard down as warmer weather arrives: ICU doctor
The warmer weather and long weekend ahead pose a concern for a Newmarket ICU physician as people tend to let their guard down.
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Trent-Severn marks historical first
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Highways busy as cottagers head north
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Monkeypox cases may 'grumble along for a while'
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Rabbit dies after being shot by arrow
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'A disaster,' Political analyst on leaders contracting COVID
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Tips for keeping food costs low as inflation rises
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Copeland Forest trail repairs underway
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Ontario Liberals pledge to cancel Highway 413, spend $10 billion on schools
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Ontario family shocked at $1,300 bill to put ill cat down
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Ontario driver warns people about licence plate renewal rule after receiving hefty fine
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