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  Orillia man facing additional charge in child pornography case

  An Orillia man faces an additional criminal charge as part of an internet child exploitation investigation that included a search of the accused's residence in June and several items confiscated as evidence.

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  Local hospital under scrutiny after review highlights concerns over leadership, quality of care

  Governance, leadership, quality of care, operations, and financial performance are all concerns highlighted in a final report from an investigation into Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston.

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  Man, 21, arrested in connection with sexual assault investigation

  Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Severn Township as part of a sexual assault investigation, allegedly involving several complainants.

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  Community mourns Ontario man killed in collision with unmarked OPP vehicle

  Tributes have started pouring in for a Midland, Ont. man who died after reportedly being struck by an unmarked provincial police vehicle over the weekend.

• Ontario injects $10.9 million into Simcoe County infrastructure

  The Ontario government is injecting $10.9 million to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in communities across Simcoe County.

• Allegedly impaired driver found asleep in stolen vehicle: OPP

  A Penetanguishene man accused of being impaired behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle faces several charges.

• 'This was a crime of passion,' Closing submissions in Barrie murder trial

  Closing submissions are underway on Thursday in the case of a Barrie man on trial for the death of a young mother 30 years ago.

• Barrie man charged in string of business break-ins

  A Barrie man faces multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a string of break-ins at local businesses earlier this week.

• RVH's Simcoe Pod opens for cancer care

  RVH opens Simcoe Pod to continue the hospital's cancer treatments during equipment upgrades.

• 10 Georgian College skilled trades students awarded 'life-changing' scholarships

  Ten Georgian College students received Canada's largest skilled trades scholarship to help cover tuition, tools and living expenses.

• 'You were innocent': Judge acquits Manitoba man 50 years after murder conviction

  A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago has been acquitted. Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.

• Tax rebate: Canadians with low to modest incomes to receive payment on Friday

  Canadians who are eligible for a GST/HST tax credit can expect their final payment of the year on Friday.

• Majority of people say permits should be required for e-scooters, e-bikes: Nanos survey

  Most Canadians would prefer that e-scooters and e-bikes require a permit to operate, according to a new Nanos Research survey conducted for CTV News.

• Economic experts call it 'terrible policy,' but most Canadians support expansion of Old Age Security benefits: Nanos survey

  Amid new polling indicating most Canadians support boosting Old Age Security benefits by 10 per cent for seniors aged 65 to 74, a former Liberal finance minister and former Bank of Canada governor are warning the government not to pursue the policy change.