Simcoe County businesses brace as federal alcohol tax goes into effect
Local businesses are bracing for the Federal Government's increase in alcohol tax.
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Police investigating house fire in Essa Township
Provincial police have been called in to investigate an early morning fire in Essa Township.
Royal Canadian Legion kicks off spring convention in Barrie
Legion groups from across the province are taking part in the weekend convention, which kicked off on Saturday with meetings, along with a short parade near the cenotaph.
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Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation
The leader of Ontario's new democrats says she's removed long-time party member Michael Mantha from caucus amid an independent investigation into alleged workplace misconduct.
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Fatal farm incident in Alliston under investigation
A 24-year-old man has died after a workplace incident on a farm in Alliston.
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Federal minimum wage, taxes on alcohol: Here's what's changing in Canada April 1
The federal minimum wage is increasing from $15.55 per hour to $16.65, and taxes are going up on gas and alcohol nationwide starting April 1.
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Barrie city council considers $40M Sadlon Arena renovations
Tourism Barrie brought a report from a consulting firm to council, recommending upgrades to the arena, including additional seats, modern concessions, and an open grand entrance on the building's north side. The proposed renovations would cost approximately $40 million but could bring significant economic benefits to the city.
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Judge grants bail to man convicted of impaired driving causing death on Hwy 12 in 2020
Sigfrid Stahn walked out of the Barrie courthouse Friday a remorseful man one day after a jury found him guilty of impaired driving, causing a collision on Highway 12 in July 2020 that killed a 77-year-old Midland man.
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Volunteer firefighter rushes to save neighbour after fire breaks out in basement
Emergency crews arrived at the Penetanguishene house late Friday morning to find the basement blaze had broken through to the main floor and caused considerable damage.
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Orillia, Ont. subcontractor faces 21 charges in human trafficking investigation
Police arrested a Simcoe County man and charged him with 11 counts of human trafficking and 10 counts of material benefits in trafficking of persons.
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Barrie's Royal Canadian Legion gears up for Spring Convention, looks to attract new members
For the first time in roughly 10 years, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147 in Barrie will host this year's Spring Convention.
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Driver charged with impaired after rolling car: OPP
A 20-year-old man is charged with drunk driving after police say he rolled his vehicle in Caledon.
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Woman and boy, 15, charged with drug trafficking in Orillia
Provincial police say officers found the 15-year-old boy with drugs and a large amount of cash.
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RVH hands over Immunization Clinic to health unit
After more than two years, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s Immunization Clinic was officially handed over to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on March 30.
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April Fool's gas hike is no joke
The price increase affects all of Ontario, including Toronto, the GTA, Barrie and beyond.
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Northern Ont. man receives lifetime hunting ban, fined $5,000 for grouse stash
A northern Ontario man has been banned from licenced hunting and fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to having more than six times the legal limit of grouse and obstructing conservation officers.
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Local businesses deal with increased alcohol tax
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Ont. man accused in human trafficking case
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Convicted drunk driver Sigfrid Stahn out on bail
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$40M Sadlon Arena renovation under consideration
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5-year-old spends $5K in goodies on mom's Amazon account
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Legion members gather for Spring Convention
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Royal Canadian Legion kicks off spring convention in Barrie
Legion groups from across the province are taking part in the weekend convention, which kicked off on Saturday with meetings, along with a short parade near the cenotaph.
Mom runs a 27-hour marathon for son with autism
Kelly Mahar is running hourly marathons to raise money for Autism Ontario’s York Region Camp for Kids with Autism.
Barrie Public Library is committed to reducing period poverty
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Orillia school hosts unique music festival for student bands from across Ontario
Orillia is filled with the sound of music as students from all over Ontario gather to showcase their talents and participate in a unique and rewarding festival.
Argo's Pinball Clemons motivates teens at Orillia Secondary School
Toronto Argonaut great Mike Pinball Clemons paid a visit to Orillia Secondary School Tuesday morning to speak with students about life and success.
Orillia's streets are alive with Easter eggs
Orillia's Streets Alive program offers 75 colourful and community-painted Easter eggs displayed throughout the downtown core.
Pretty 'n Spring fundraiser for shelter makes the grade
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Simcoe County Rovers FC launch new kits with style
Simcoe County Rovers FC held its kit reveal for the upcoming season on Sunday in Barrie.
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Police identify two of eight migrants pulled from water near Akwesasne, Que.
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Hungry iguana bites and infects toddler with rare bacterial infection before snatching her cake
A rare infection with tuberculosis-like symptoms was reported in a toddler after an iguana bit her before snatching away a slice of cake on a trip to Costa Rica.
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W5 investigates | Priest, neighbours issue plea for help for struggling international students in Cape Breton
Cape Breton University has more than doubled in size by enrolling thousands of international students, and critics say the campus and community weren't ready. Watch the documentary 'Cash Cow' on CTV W5, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Interim RCMP commissioner Duheme 'very concerned' about foreign interference
As questions continue to swirl around the issue of other countries' meddling in Canadian affairs, interim RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme says he's 'very, very concerned' about foreign interference, and would like to see the national force be able to use intelligence as evidence in its investigations.
Migrant bodies in St. Lawrence 'heartbreaking' but 'predictable,' advocate says
After the bodies of several people were discovered in the St. Lawrence River, who authorities say were likely trying to cross illegally into the U.S., a migrant advocate is questioning why people are fleeing Canada.
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Police identify two of eight migrants pulled from water near Akwesasne, Que.
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police identified two of the eight migrants whose bodies were pulled from the St. Lawrence River earlier this week, but said Saturday they're still searching for a local resident whose boat was found near the victims.
Hungry iguana bites and infects toddler with rare bacterial infection before snatching her cake
A rare infection with tuberculosis-like symptoms was reported in a toddler after an iguana bit her before snatching away a slice of cake on a trip to Costa Rica.
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W5 investigates | Priest, neighbours issue plea for help for struggling international students in Cape Breton
Cape Breton University has more than doubled in size by enrolling thousands of international students, and critics say the campus and community weren't ready. Watch the documentary 'Cash Cow' on CTV W5, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Interim RCMP commissioner Duheme 'very concerned' about foreign interference
As questions continue to swirl around the issue of other countries' meddling in Canadian affairs, interim RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme says he's 'very, very concerned' about foreign interference, and would like to see the national force be able to use intelligence as evidence in its investigations.
Migrant bodies in St. Lawrence 'heartbreaking' but 'predictable,' advocate says
After the bodies of several people were discovered in the St. Lawrence River, who authorities say were likely trying to cross illegally into the U.S., a migrant advocate is questioning why people are fleeing Canada.
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At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake U.S. Midwest, South
Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois, and stunning people throughout the region Saturday with the damage's scope.
A glass of wine or beer per day is fine for your health: new study
A new Canadian study of 4.8 million people says a daily alcoholic drink isn't likely to send anyone to an early grave, nor will it offer any of the health benefits touted by previous studies, even if it is organic red wine.
Federal minimum wage, taxes on alcohol: Here's what's changing in Canada April 1
The federal minimum wage is increasing from $15.55 per hour to $16.65, and taxes are going up on gas and alcohol nationwide starting April 1.
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