Parts of Muskoka could be hit with freezing drizzle
Parry Sound-Muskoka can expect heavy snowfall and a risk of freezing drizzle on Wednesday.
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Wasaga Beach, Ont., abduction suspects posed as police officers, struggled with victim
Investigators say they are looking for three suspects who posed as police officers before abducting a Wasaga Beach, Ont., woman.
Hydro rates reduced for three weeks to off-peak rates
Simcoe Muskoka residents will catch a break on their next electricity bill as provincial rates dip to off-peak pricing for three weeks.
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Sledders warned to stay off ice, closed trails as two men have close call
Two snowmobilers had a close call after crashing through the ice in Orillia as police warn sledders to steer clear of lakes and closed OFSC trails.
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Wastewater testing suggests COVID-19 could be plateauing
Encouraging preliminary data from wastewater appears to indicate the latest wave of COVID-19 could be levelling off in the region.
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Lace up the skates to glide through the Simcoe County forest
The County of Simcoe skate trail is officially open for the season.
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Simcoe Muskoka COVID-19 casualty rate rises with four new deaths
The COVID-19 death rate has climbed in Simcoe Muskoka, with four more residents losing their lives after becoming infected, the health unit says.
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Barrie brothers build warming shelters for street cats
As temperatures drop in central Ontario, a Barrie family is giving a helping hand to cats without a home.
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Exchange Barrie parking tickets with restaurant receipts
The City of Barrie hopes to support local businesses struggling amid another round of restrictions by reinstating its parking ticket cancellation program.
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Suspect arrested, firearm seized in Shelburne
One person is in police custody following a 911 call about a person with a firearm in Shelburne.
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Simcoe Muskoka students return to in-person learning amid rising Omicron cases
Many kids across central Ontario went back to the classroom for the first time since before Christmas.
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Second suspect arrested in homicide of Western University student
A man wanted in connection with the death of a Western University student has turned himself in to police.
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Weather advisory issued for Parry Sound-Muskoka
After days of heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures across Simcoe Muskoka, a weather advisory has been issued for the Parry Sound-Muskoka area.
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York Region back-to-school delayed in wake of snowstorm
As communities in York Region grapple with clearing streets and sidewalks of snow, students the public and private boards will have to wait at least another day to reunite with their classmates.
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'It still doesn't feel real:' Collingwood homicide victim's daughters struggle with his death
The daughters of a Collingwood man who was found dead in an apartment late last week in what police have deemed a homicide say they are struggling to come to terms with their loss.
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Ontario mother given 2-year conditional sentence in death of 3-year-old son swept into Grand River
The mother of Kaden Young, the three-year-old who drowned in Ontario's Grand River near Grand Valley in February 2018, has been sentenced for her role in his death.
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Ontario reports 4,183 patients in hospital with COVID-19, at least 580 in the ICU
The number of patients in an Ontario hospital with COVID-19 rose to 4,183 on Tuesday as ICU admissions related to the virus reached 580.
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Simcoe County trucking companies believe gaps on store shelves and financial pressures are on the way as new rules for unvaccinated drivers take effect at the Canada-U.S. border.
'Prices are ridiculous,' Rising cost of groceries
Grocery shoppers in Barrie are feeling the pinch and searching for deals where they can.
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The alcohol industry's global shortages could put a damper on the upcoming season as many drinking establishments tackle the holiday rush.
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Wingham restaurant openly defying vaccine rules
CTV London’s Scott Miller reports on a Wingham restaurant that was shut down by health unit for defying vaccine passport rules.
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Over 100 people flooded Meridian Place in downtown Barrie on Friday to rally against racism in the classroom.
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Students return to school as hospitalizations climb
Ontario and Quebec students were supposed to return to in-person classes but the storm thwarted those plans. John Vennavally-Rao reports.
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In 1999, Toronto was buried in snow after a series of storms, forcing the mayor to call in the army.
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Some provinces say Omicron surge starting to ease, others warn worst is still to come
The Omicron-fuelled fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be peaking in some provinces, while others say the worst is likely still to come.
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CTV News in Kabul | A lack of jobs in Kabul is leading to an ever-worsening hunger crisis
Afghanistan's capital was turned into a fortress to defend itself against the Taliban, but now it's Taliban fighters that are guarding the soaring concrete walls and layers of armoured barriers — all while a humanitarian crisis of hunger grows in the city.
Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages
Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that experts warn could threaten Canada's food security. Gary Sands, senior vice-president of public policy with the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, says employee absenteeism due to COVID-19 protocols has hit about 30 per cent across Canada, and rising.
Paul Workman: Return to Afghanistan amid Taliban rule
A heavy snowfall and a 6-hour flight delay. Dogs on the runway. Armed Taliban gatekeepers. Two angry men fighting over baggage. That was my return to Kabul after more than a decade, CTV National News’ London Bureau Chief Paul Workman reports from Afghanistan in a piece for CTVNews.ca.
Vaccine mandate: How a wrongful dismissal claim could play out
As workplaces enforce their own vaccine mandates, it remains to be seen just how many wrongful dismissal claims will be launched and whether they will stand up to legal scrutiny. CTVNews.ca speaks to lawyers about what a wrongful dismissal claim could look like.
5 things to know for Wednesday, January 19, 2022
A lack of jobs in Kabul is contributing to a hunger crisis, some Canadian provinces believe Omicron cases may be peaking, and grocery stores may face closures due to COVID-19 safety protocols. Here's what you need to know today.
Influential fashion journalist Andre Leon Talley dies at 73
Andre Leon Talley, the towering former creative director and editor at large of Vogue magazine, has died. He was 73.
U.S., allies pledge unity on Russia; to do what isn't as clear
U.S. President Joe Biden has rallied European allies to pledge as one that they will take tough measures against Russia if it rolls troops into Ukraine. But when it comes to what exactly the United States and Europe are willing to do, the allies don't look as ringingly united.
Alta. restaurant ordered to close for accepting dog pictures instead of proof of vaccination
A Red Deer, Alta., restaurant was ordered to close after an investigation found staff were not asking for proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test and instead accepting dog photos from customers to dine inside, Alberta Health Services said.
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Canada sends small contingent of special forces to Ukraine
The Canadian government urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine due to 'Russian aggression.'
Ont. Premier Ford hints at 'good news' on reopening
Dr. Peter Juni explains why COVID-19 hospitalizations should peak soon after cases in Ontario reach a plateau.
WATCH: Blanket of ash continues to fall over Tonga
New satellite images show the island of Tonga before and after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.
'I am always tired': Viral video of T.O. kid strikes a chord
A viral video of an exhausted Toronto kid out with his snow shovel has struck a chord with many. Scott Lightfoot reports.
CTV News in Afghanistan: Millions close to starvation
Paul Workman reports from a bustling market in Kabul full of food, untouched because no one has money to buy it.
Clean up continues after storm brings Ont. to a standstill
Ont. snow plow operator Jamie Hannam breaks down the ongoing snow removal operation and what to expect next.
Students return to school as hospitalizations climb
Ontario and Quebec students were supposed to return to in-person classes but the storm thwarted those plans. John Vennavally-Rao reports.
