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Police issue fraud warning about bank investigator scam circulating local communities

Police are warning the public about a bank investigator scam circulating local communities.

Local pharmacy pledges $1 million to RVH's Keep Life Wild Campaign

A local pharmacy has pledged $1 million to RVH's Keep Life Wild Campaign to support the future of healthcare in Simcoe Muskoka.

Barrie Police recover stolen vehicle after responding to break and enter call

A break-and-enter at a residence in Barrie late Wednesday night turned into a vehicle being stolen.

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A historic Main Street building collapsed in Penetanguishene, Ont., on Thurs., Sept. 7, 2023. (Source: Penetanguishene Fire Department)

AROUND THE REGION

Mount Albert veteran celebrates 99th birthday

It was a special day for Mount Albert resident Jim Parks as he celebrated his 99th birthday.

South Simcoe police honour slain constables with memorial run

In anticipation of the upcoming first anniversary of the tragic deaths of constables Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, the South Simcoe Police Service paid tribute to their fallen heroes.

Evil is unleashed at Springwater Park with a chillingly haunting attraction

Evil is unleashed at Springwater Park in Minesing with a chillingly haunting attraction for only the very brave.

Bradford honours fallen South Simcoe officer Devon Northrup

While his life was snatched in an instant, his name will forever live on in the town where he began his dream career.

Declutter with Barrie's Curbside Giveaway Days

This fall, clean out your closets and put your used items to the curb for others to pick up free of charge.

Young bear removed from Marineland finds forever home at Rosseau wildlife sanctuary

A black bear named Sasha has found his forever home at the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary after being removed from Marineland in Niagara Falls.

Barrie golf prodigy Paige Sefton making waves on the course at just 14

At just 14, Paige Sefton is taking the golf world by storm, leaving an indelible mark on the greens and fairways.

Penetanguishene's historic angels find new home at town's border

Penetanguishene's famous angels were on the move Wednesday to their new home at the town's border with neighbouring Midland.

Small-town boy Jason McCoy to be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame

Canadian country singer and Simcoe County resident Jason McCoy will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Association's Hall of Fame.

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The Barrie Spirit Catcher at the waterfront. (CTV News Barrie)

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Alberta deserves more than half CPP assets if it exits program: report

A report commissioned by the Alberta government says the province would be entitled to more than half the assets of the Canada Pension Plan - $334 billion - if it were to exit the national retirement savings program in 2027.

Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference

Telling the difference between a developing case of the flu, a cold or COVID-19 is even more difficult than before, as more distinctive symptoms such as the loss of taste or smell have become less common over time, experts say.

Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for return of their children to England

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas' divorce is getting complicated. The 'Game of Thrones' star filed a petition in New York City on Thursday requesting Jonas return their children to their home in England, according to court documents obtained by CNN.

Freeland tables 'affordable housing and groceries' bill, Trudeau calls for all-party backing

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has tabled new legislation to implement the promised removal of GST from new rental developments, and to revamp Canada's competition laws, framing the bill as a package that will result in more affordable housing and groceries, eventually.

Trudeau seeks India's help on probe of B.C. killing, India says Canada gave no info

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for India's help to investigate the killing of a Sikh independence activist on Canadian soil, while New Delhi says Canada has provided no information on the case.

'Euphoria' star Angus Cloud overdosed on meth, cocaine, fentanyl, coroner says

A Northern California coroner's office says actor Angus Cloud died in July of an overdose of cocaine, fentanyl and other substances.

This cognitive interface tech can understand intentions without users having to do anything at all

With technological advancements in voice command programs, it’s become a new normal for people to speak into their devices to operate their home appliances and gadgets. But a Canadian technology start-up is working on remoting devices without users needing to do anything at all.

First Bob Ross TV painting, completed in a half an hour, goes on sale for nearly US$10 million

A Minneapolis gallery is asking US$10 million for 'A Walk in the Woods,' the first of more than 400 paintings that Bob Ross produced on-air for his TV series 'The Joy of Painting.'

In a first, RNA is recovered from extinct Tasmanian tiger

Researchers said on Tuesday they have recovered RNA from the desiccated skin and muscle of a Tasmanian tiger stored since 1891 at a museum in Stockholm.