Emergency crews respond to fire in Barrie's south end
Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire at a home in Barrie's south end.
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Orillia OPP searching for suspect connected to August theft incident
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect connected to a theft and fraud incident in the Orillia area.
Dufferin-Caledon candidates reflect on campaign trail
The Canadian federal election is days away, and many candidates across central and southern Ontario aren't slowing down.
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Ontario records more than 800 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario is reporting more than 800 new COVID-19 cases as well as 10 additional deaths.
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Man airlifted to Toronto after ATV crash in Wasaga Beach
A man has suffered serious injuries after a single ATV crash in the town of Wasaga Beach Saturday morning.
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Residents forced to evacuate from homes after apartment fire in Alliston
Residents of an Alliston apartment complex had to evacuate from their homes after a fire broke out in one of the units early Saturday morning.
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Hillsdale sisters continue to raise thousands for Toronto hospital
When two young sisters from Hillsdale aren't doing schoolwork or just being kids, they're raising money for one of Canada's top hospitals.
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Police seize fentanyl, cocaine in Orillia drug bust
Four people are facing drug-related charges after a drug bust at an Orillia residence earlier this week.
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Vaccines key to controlling surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
With intensive care units (ICU) reaching a breaking point in Alberta, an Alliston-based physician says he supports the province's move to help.
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'We're bartenders and servers,' Business owners worry about burden of vaccine certificates
Local business owners feel the responsibility of checking vaccination statuses is misplaced.
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Bradford resident arrives home to find suspects leaving after break-in
Police are asking the public for help to identify three men who allegedly broke into a home in Bradford and stole items.
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Single-vehicle crash in Barrie knocks light standard to ground
Simcoe County paramedics took one person to the hospital after a crash in Barrie's south end on Friday afternoon.
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Second suspect wanted in death of Western University student from Barrie, Ont.
Police in London, Ont. are expected to lay an additional charge in relation to the death of Gabriel Neil, but are still looking for the suspect.
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Simcoe North 'is anybody's riding' with several new faces on the ballot
Simcoe North candidates plan to use these last few days before voters head to the polls to sway those who may still be undecided in a riding with several new faces.
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Simcoe Muskoka health unit logs 25 new COVID-19 cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit logged 25 new COVID-19 cases on Friday for a total of 102 positive tests this week.
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Barrie police seize $360K in suspected cocaine scattered outside residential property
Barrie police say officers seized $360,000 worth of cocaine that was scattered outside of a property.
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Gravenhurst motorcyclist charged with impaired
A motorcyclist is accused of being intoxicated while riding in Gravenhurst on Wednesday night.
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Fire forces residents to evacuate from homes
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Man airlifted to Toronto after ATV crash
![A man has been airlifted to a Toronto area hospital after a single ATV crash at the roundabout on Highway 26 and Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach.]()
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Winery auction raising money for RVH
![The third annual winery auction helps raise money for the recreation therapy program for seniors care in-patient unit at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.]()
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Dufferin-Caledon candidates make final push for votes
![With just days until voters cast their ballots, candidates in Dufferin-Caledon make their final push for votes.]()
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Bug and Boo’s Dreamteam for SickKids
![Two sisters from Hillsdale help raise nearly $10,000 for one of Canada’s top hospitals.]()
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Three new Ont. health teams in the region
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County of Simcoe receives national forest award
![The Canadian Institute of Forestry presented a prestigious national award to Simcoe County staff on Friday.]()
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A video rental store in Kingston, Ont. says they received a movie 9 years overdue with a late fee over $2,000.
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Party leaders to make final appeals to voters ahead of tomorrow's election
Candidates are making their final appeals to voters today ahead of tomorrow's federal election. The three main party leaders have packed schedules as they try to reach as much of the electorate as possible.
Advice for voters on the eve of Election Day: A Q&A with Elections Canada spokeperson Diane Benson
On CTVNews.ca: A transcript of an interview with Diane Benson, spokesperson at Elections Canada, who answered questions on reduced polling stations, how students can vote, and other challenges facing voters in a pandemic election.
All elected Liberal, NDP MPs will be vaccinated, Conservatives still won't say
With just two days until election day, the Conservative Party won't say whether they will require any candidates elected to be members of Parliament to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before heading to sit in the House of Commons, in contrast to the positions of the Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Quebecois.
Taliban-run Kabul municipality to female workers: Stay home
Female employees in the Kabul city government have been told to stay home, with work only allowed for those who cannot be replaced by men, the interim mayor of Afghanistan's capital said Sunday, detailing the latest restrictions on women by the new Taliban rulers.
'Really frustrating': Racialized people feel ignored in federal election campaign
With election day fast approaching, Indigenous, Black and people of colour in Canada are wondering why racism and issues about race have taken a backseat on the campaign trail.
Emmys vow a 'good time' after bleak year; 'Crown' may rule
Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer and the show's producers promise it will be a celebration for all. But it could be much more rewarding, even historic, for some.
First edition copy of 'Frankenstein' sells for over US$1 million at auction
A first edition copy of the classic novel 'Frankenstein' sold for US$1.17 million at a recent auction in New York.
U.S. lawmakers push Biden to lift Canadian travel restrictions
Four U.S. senators have asked U.S. President Joe Biden to lift restrictions that have barred travel by Canadians across the northern U.S. border since March 2020.
Scientists studying whether it's possible to grow, eat mRNA vaccines
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside are currently studying whether they can turn edible plants into mRNA vaccines.
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O'Toole facing question of candidates' vaccine status
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole found himself in the hot seat over how many of his candidates are vaccinated. Kevin Gallagher reports.
Father charged with first-degree murder of 1-year-old child
Brawl leads to shooting in GTA leaving one person dead
'Grow up': N.S. premier speaks about protest at hospitals
Anti-vaccine protests are taking place outside hospitals across the country, even as they deal with a fresh surge of COVID-19 patients.
Anti-vaccine protestors storm multiple B.C. schools
Police search for now-missing fiancé of Gabby Petito
Police are searching a Florida nature preserve for the fiancé of a U.S. woman who has been missing for a week. Tom Walters reports.
Caught on camera: Young surfer attacked by shark in Fla.
Video from a beach in Florida captures the moment a shark attacks the arm of a young surfer paddling out to catch a wave.
Truth Tracker: Obama's endorsement is not election meddling
Online endorsements from American political figures have led to accusations of election interference. Richard Madan debunks those claims.
