Retro-style Barrie, Ont. house with over 150 showings and 32 offers sells $250,000 above asking
A blast-from-the-past house for sale in Barrie, Ont. sold $259,000 above the asking price after just eight days on the market.
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"This third wave is nothing like we've seen before and perhaps never wanted to imagine'
Eighty-nine COVID-19 cases were reported Wednesday across Simcoe Muskoka, plus three more virus-related deaths.
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The numbers were already worrying, but throughout the pandemic, the opioid crisis has become devastating.
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Three Barrie Transit drivers test positive for COVID-19
A third Barrie Transit driver has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Collingwood crash leaves one person in serious condition
One person is in serious condition and was airlifted to a hospital after being involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Collingwood.
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Grey-Bruce residents told to stay home for two days after 'critical threshold' declared
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is declaring a 'critical threshold' as it reports more than 70 new COVID-19 cases with hundreds of close contacts.
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Roberta Place resident celebrates 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19
Dippie Carisse celebrated her 100th birthday from inside the walls of Roberta Place long-term care home in Barrie as her family stood outside with balloons.
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Teens arrested after group allegedly attacked with pepper spray, batons in Bradford
Five boys face assault and weapons charges after police say they attacked a group of teenagers at a basketball court with batons and pepper spray in Bradford.
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Simcoe Muskoka school boards to receive $27 million boost to ensure school safety
Simcoe Muskoka school boards are getting a boost of $27 million from the government to update and upgrade infrastructure to help protect against COVID-19.
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Toxic fumes near North York aluminum plant prompts police to close Hwy. 400 in the area
An industrial incident that sent a plume of toxic smoke into the air caused some major backups on Toronto highways Wednesday.
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OPP encourages residents to follow stay-at-home order or face hefty fines
Provincial police are encouraging residents to follow the provincial stay-at-home order or face hefty fines.
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Barrie, Ont. restaurant owner defies provincial rules, has liquor licence suspended
A controversial decision to remain open for indoor dining despite provincial COVID-19 orders has landed the owner of a Barrie, Ont. eatery with a liquor license suspension.
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Police release photo of suspect in tractor-trailer fires in Newmarket
York Regional Police investigators are looking for witnesses to a suspicious fire in Newmarket after three tractor-trailers went up in flames at a commercial facility.
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Nature lovers flock to Laval, Que. to see rare mandarin duck
The rare mandarin duck has been spotted in Laval and wildlife lovers are hoping to catch a glimpse.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and Bitcoin soar
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase when public on Wednesday, and investors say it’s valuation could run in excess of $100 billion.
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Canada just had its worst week ever for new COVID-19 cases
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Canada negotiating contracts to secure COVID-19 booster shots for next year: Anand
Canada's procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if they're needed next year.
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BREAKING | Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed new sanctions on Russia and expelled diplomatic personnel in response to election interference and cyber hacks by the country.
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Iqaluit as city locks down
Nunavut has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, the territory's largest community.
Canada's vaccine hoarding will prolong the pandemic globally, experts say
COVID-19 will continue to be a pandemic until equitable, global vaccine rollouts are put in place, experts say. Vaccine hoarding is slowing global vaccinations and could lead to variants that can evade current vaccines.
Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference
A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos appeared on the screens of his fellow members of Parliament completely naked Wednesday.
B.C. in 'danger zone' as experts warn hospitals could be overwhelmed in May
A group of B.C.'s top infectious disease modellers is warning the province's hospitals could be overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases as early as next month if infections continue to increase at their current rate.
How to watch coverage of Prince Philip's funeral on CTV News
As the Royal Family and the rest of the world says goodbye to Prince Philip, CTV News will be bringing coverage of his funeral live to the homes of Canadians through TV and online.
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GRAPHIC: Que. police use road spikes to stop truck
Pierre Lévesque filmed police in Sorel-Tracy, Que., as they used road spikes to stop an allegedly stolen truck on Wednesday.
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Thousands of Que. students given 'potentially toxic' masks
Man. public servant loses job after trip to ref UFC event
New ICU beds in Ontario would require over 1,000 more nurses
Ont. hospitals running out of options against third wave
Canada adds blood clot warning to AstraZeneca's label
Health Canada continues to assure Canadians that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
