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Parry Sound family shares their heartache after tragic loss of son during camping trip

9-year-old Everett Freeman went camping with his family on Huckleberry Island in Georgian Bay, and went missing around 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12.

Everett Freeman, from Sequin Township was camping with his family on in Totem Pole Bay on Huckleberry Island on the waters of Georgian Bay. (Provided)

Man dies from drowning at Wasaga Beach

A 42-year-old Richmond Hill man drowned at Wasaga Beach Saturday evening, according to provincial police.

Waves in Wasaga Beach (CTV News/Roger Klein)

Visitor of Beaver Creek Correctional facility arrested

A 27-year-old has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following an incident at the Beaver Creek Correctional facility.

Ontario Provincial Police officers are seen in this file image.

Around The Region

Edenvale Aerodrome hosts open house this weekend

The Edenvale Aerodrome is holding an open house Saturday, where a full-size replica of the Avro Arrow will be on display.

Edenvale Aerodrome is holding an open house Saturday where a full-size replica of the Avro Arrow will be on display (K.C. Colby / CTV News).

Midland charity golf tournament gets new name for annual tee-off

Golfers hit the greens for the return of an annual charity golf tournament in Midland.

Collingwood's new playground features accessible attractions

The final installation of Collingwood’s park play structures is being completed this week, and the rubberized surface will soon follow.

Artist Kathryn Corbiere working on the the Owl, or Gookooko’oo for the new Sunset Point Park in Collingwood. (COURTESY OF KATHRYN CORBIERE)

Ships and Sails day at Nancy Island Historic site

Ships and Sails will take to the waters off Nancy Island for a re-enactment of historical Georgian Bay

Fake toonies are making the rounds in Owen Sound

Owen Sound Police Service has identified several features on the false toonies that are misaligned and make the real toonies easier to identify.

Painswick park picked for pickleball pads

There’s a new game in town, and city staff are counting on eight fingers how many new pickleball courts they’ll need to meet the demand.

Local Memorial Cup winner brings cup home

Barrie local Philippe Daoust is bringing home the Memorial Cup after a stunning win with the Saint John Sea Dogs over the Hamilton Bulldogs 6-3 in June 2022.

Washago awash with art

The Town of Washago has become one large art gallery this summer with numerous paintings lining the streets.

Rain or Shine, Shania played on

Weather didn't deter Canadian songstress Shania Twain from performing at Boots and Hearts Sunday.

Ontarians will not have to pay out of pocket for health-care services, the province's health minister said Thursday, a day after she came under fire for refusing to rule out further privatization in the system.

Sylvia Jones, Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, takes her oath at a swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario tables 'strong mayor' legislation. Here's what you need to know

The mayors of Toronto and Ottawa will be granted sweeping new powers which will give them sole responsibility for preparing the municipal budget for council approval as well the ability to hire and fire department heads as they see fit and veto some decisions made by councillors.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks after Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered her Speech from the Throne at Queen's Park in Toronto, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

Ontario parents to get another payout in 2022 budget

Parents may get direct payments from the Ontario government yet again this year. This will be the fourth payout to parents since Premier Doug Ford took office in 2018.

A child studies in front of a tablet screen in this stock photo. (Pexels)

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The Transient Marine at the base of Bayfield Street in Barrie on Nov., 7, 2021. (Steve Mansbridge/CTV)

Consumer Alert

Ontario condo owners furious after being hit with $20,000 special assessment

A community of about 200 townhouse condominium units has been told that $3.5 million is needed for renovations and individual unit owners will have to pay their share.

New tax credits being introduced in Ontario. Check to see if you're eligible

The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits that could provide hundreds of dollars per year to residents.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford claps during Ted Arnott's acceptance speech for his re-election to the position of Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly at Queen's Park, in Toronto on Monday, August 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

Aging condos in Ontario will need expensive repairs in the future, report finds

A recent research report released by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries found that condo boards should be making sure there are enough reserve funds being budgeted to help pay for expensive repairs in the future.

The CN Tower can be seen behind condo's in Toronto's Liberty Village community in Toronto, Ontario on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ontario woman scammed out of $11,000 by Texas psychic she met on TikTok

An Ontario woman says she was scammed out of $11,000 after months spent working with a Texas psychic she met on TikTok following the death of her stepfather.

Ontario parents to get another payout in 2022 budget

Parents may get direct payments from the Ontario government yet again this year. This will be the fourth payout to parents since Premier Doug Ford took office in 2018.

Canadian propane costs soar due to supply chain issues

Canadian homeowners who use propane to heat their homes will have to pay a lot more to stay warm this winter.

Housing correction in Toronto could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' RBC warns

A housing correction which has already led to four consecutive months of price declines in the previously overheated Greater Toronto Area market could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' a new report from RBC warns.

How to spot if you picked up a counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test

Health Canada is warning the public about counterfeit rapid antigen test kits after several were sold in Ontario.

Ontario businesses say credit card chargebacks give consumers unfair advantage

A credit card chargeback is something a consumer can do if they want to dispute a credit card charge because it was fraudulent or they didn’t receive the item.

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An Iranian government official denied on Monday that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Salman Rushdie, though he justified the stabbing in remarks that represented the Islamic Republic's first public comments on the attack.

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