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Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.

Marit Stiles, incoming leader of the Ontario NDP, provides new information related to the integrity commissioner’s Greenbelt investigation during a press conference at Queen’s Park in Toronto, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Whiteouts close Highway 400 from Cookstown to Barrie

As the region continues to be blasted by heavy winter weather, there are several road closures to report.

Traffic was backed up on Highway 400 in Barrie following a multi-vehicle crash at Mapleview Friday afternoon. (Courtesy/Leann Bjaanes)

Parents of students with special needs upset over SCDSB bus changes

Parents of students with special needs are speaking out about a decision by the Simcoe County District School Board to change transportation options starting Monday.

Parents of students with special needs are expressing their concerns over the recent changes to transportation options by the Simcoe County District School Board. (Mike Arsalides/CTV News)

Around The Region

Avro Arrow remembered at Canadian Air & Space Museum

Black Friday commemorates the loss of people’s livelihoods with guided tours and viewing of the one Avro Arrow replica. It’s also a starting point for the public introduction of the Canadian Air & Space Museum.

A recent photo of the full-scale replica of the Avro Arrow now at the Edenvale Airport in Stayner, Ont. Feb. 3, 2023 (Source: Canadian Air & Space Museum)

Celebrate winter at Barrie's Winterfest

The city’s annual Winterfest brings back the historical village that was Barrie and presents the new downtown, complete with snow tube and helicopter rides.

Horse-drawn rides through Barrie's downtown is a part of its annual Winterfest. Feb. 2, 2023 (Source: City of Barrie)

New nighttime tour takes visitors back in time in Midland

There's a new opportunity to take a step back a few hundred years during rare winter walks in Midland.

A blacksmith demonstration is performed as part of a new limited time program at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland on Thurs. Feb. 2, 2023 (Steve Mansbridge/CTV News Barrie)

Orillia's Museum of Art & History acquires sketch by Franklin Carmichael

The OMAH Sir Sam's Society members attended an unveiling of the new 1928 pencil sketch of Kleinburg by Franklin Carmichael.

New family-friendly gym opens in Barrie

Parents with babies and toddlers in tow can now take an exercise class and not pay for a babysitter.

Winterfest returning to Barrie this weekend

The final preparations are in place as the City of Barrie is set to host a seasonal favourite this weekend.

Barrie police collect valentine's day cards for seniors

An initiative to bridge the gap between generations while spreading love throughout the community is back for another year.

Tottenham library feeds both the mind and the body

Tottenham’s Pam Kirkpatrick library branch hosts the new emergency food pantry during library hours

New Barrie dance studio aiming to be safe place for learning new styles

A new dance studio in Barrie is working to provide access to a wide variety of dances to people of all levels of experience.

Queen's Park

Ontario Greens urge Liberals trying to steal their leader to 'join us'

A group of Ontario Greens have put together a counteroffer for Liberals trying to poach their leader.

Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner launches his party's fully-costed platform in Toronto on Thursday, May 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario disability aid change not as beneficial as it seems, advocates say

The Ontario government started allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits on Wednesday, but advocates say it's not enough.

Terrie Meehan, a former activist and a person with disability who is currently on the Ontario Disability Support Program, is shown in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Ontario NDP submits 'additional evidence' in Greenbelt development investigation

The Ontario New Democratic Party has submitted 'additional evidence' to the Integrity Commissioner that they allege shows the government tipped off developers about its plans to carve up sections of the Greenbelt.

Ontario NDP MPP Marit Stiles speaks to the media following the Speech from the Throne at Queen's Park in Toronto, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

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Biden says he gave the order for Chinese balloon shootdown

President Joe Biden said on Saturday that he ordered U.S. officials to shoot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon earlier this week and that national security leaders decided the best time for the operation was when it got over water.

In this photo provided by Brian Branch, a large balloon drifts above the Kingston, N.C. area, with an airplane and its contrail seen below it. The United States says it is a Chinese spy balloon moving east over America at an altitude of about 60,000 feet (18,600 metres), but China insists the balloon is just an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds and has only limited "self-steering" capabilities. (Brian Branch via AP)

How to stay safe in extreme cold: Recognizing the signs and symptoms of frostbite, hypothermia

Canadians will continue to bundle up in the country's east this weekend as a recent bout of extreme cold persists in much of Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. CTVNews.ca looks at the signs and symptoms for frostbite and hypothermia to watch for if exposed to extreme cold.

Poor oral health could affect the brain later in life: early study

An early study has shown keeping your gums and teeth healthy may have added benefits for your brain health.

Toronto named as host city for 2024 NHL all-star game

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Saturday the league's 2024 showcase will be played in Toronto for the ninth time.

Extremely cold temperatures prolong cold weather alerts for much of Eastern Canada

A cold snap that triggered Environment Canada alerts involving eight provinces and territories extended into a second day on Saturday, shattering several past temperature records and leaving thousands of customers in Atlantic Canada without power.

China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky

The massive white orb drifting across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and is blowing up on social media. A look at what's known about the balloon crossing the U.S. and what isn't.

Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.

Eyes on the sky as Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic

Eyes were locked on the skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed over the U.S. Eastern Seaboard -- where local authorities warned civilians against taking potshots with rifles -- before it was shot down when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean.