SIU releases findings on Innisfil ambush shooting that claimed lives of 2 police officers
Ontario's Police watchdog released new details about the evening two South Simcoe police officers were shot and killed in an Innisfil house in October.
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Hundreds of pounds of beef donated to Simcoe County food banks
Food banks in Simcoe County have now stocked up on beef thanks to the Simcoe County Beef Farmers Association.
Bradford man accused of killing Good Samaritan remains in jail
Brandon Aaron, a 20-year-old man from Bradford, remains in jail in Penetanguishene, accused of killing Good Samaritan David Goddard.
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Elite women hockey players bring their game to Barrie for Dream Gap Tour
The Professional Women's Hockey Players Association's (PWHPA) 'Dream Gap Tour' will hit the ice in Barrie on Saturday.
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Barrie man's truck stolen from driveway with father's ashes inside
Police are investigating a report of a stolen RAM truck in Barrie containing the ashes of a family member who had recently passed away.
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Repeat offender charged with child porn possession, Barrie police say
A Barrie man faces child pornography charges for the second time in less than six years.
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Couple faces multiple charges in connection to Wasaga Beach business break-ins
Provincial police arrested two people in connection with break-ins at a business in Wasaga Beach.
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Orillia's warming centre requests additional support from city
The Lighthouse shelter in Orillia is calling on the city for support to help the most vulnerable living on the streets when temperatures dip to dangerous levels.
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Tiny town of Meaford hit by arsonist nine times in two years
The OPP’s major crime unit was assigned to investigate the fires that haunted the village during 2021 and 2022.
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Ice rain cometh for Thursday rush hour
The national weather agency is calling for freezing rain followed by a heavy rainfall and strong winds are possible Thursday.
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Police uncover firearms in Bradford, arrest 5 individuals, including girl, 14
Police searching a home in Bradford arrested five people, including a 14-year-old girl, after allegedly seizing a handgun and semi-automatic rifle.
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Family identifies man accused in 2022 fatal boat crash in Muskoka
The Huntsville man charged in connection with a boat crash that claimed the life of a swimmer in Muskoka last summer has been identified by his family as 26-year-old Zack Foyston.
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce releases report about business confidence in the economy
According to the seventh annual Ontario Economic Report, labour shortages, inflation, health care concerns and economic contraction fears are behind the low numbers.
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Barrie's residents could pay $180 more on taxes
The draft budget has a 3.95 per cent property tax increase, which would equate to about $182 for the typical home.
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Man makes 224th donation to Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services in Barrie is working to fill hundreds of empty appointments this month, with the service relying on the generosity of many regular donors.
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Family returns to find Orangeville home ransacked
Police are investigating after an Orangeville house was ransacked during a break-in Monday evening.
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Napoleon recalls employees after significant layoffs
Napoleon, a large manufacturer of fireplaces, grills, outdoor heating, and cooling products in Barrie, has recalled 30 employees who were laid off in November.
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Simcoe County actress in Oscar-nominated film 'Women Talking'
A 19-year-old woman from Midland, Ont., was cast in a role in the now Oscar-nominated film Women Talking.
Innisfil man's 28-foot whale sculpture captivates community
An Innisfil man is keeping tradition alive and making waves in his neighbourhood with his latest snow sculpture creation.
Battling the odds with a new business
The young Barrie entrepreneur opened his Tru Relic clothing company in 2020 at the start of the pandemic.
Kempenfelt Community Players set to hit the stage for first time in years
A Simcoe County theatre group is holding its final rehearsals ahead of its first show since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hot new sport in Simcoe County invented by father-son duo
There's a hot new sport in Simcoe County, created by a trio of family and friends that were trying to pass the time during lockdowns.
New Tecumseth ice hockey program making the sport more accessible
An ice hockey program in New Tecumseth is making the sport more accessible for everyone.
Innisfil pair skate their way to glory
Two young Innisfil athletes are on their way to compete in the Canada Winter Games after a bronze win at the National Pre-Novice Pairs competition in Regina.
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.
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.
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Ontario to allow PSWs to administer some medication in long-term care
A proposal put forth by the Ontario government will allow personal support workers (PSWs) to administer certain medications to long-term care residents,
Ford and Jones to meet with feds over healthcare funding, say they are concerned' about timeline
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones will meet with federal officials Thursday to discuss the details of the new healthcare funding deal, which officials say has them concerned about timelines and patient-focused care.
More than half of Ontarians agree health-care funding should have strings attached, survey finds
More than half of Ontarians believe the federal government should attach conditions to their updated health-care funding deal, a new survey suggests.
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A Canadian-led study of a new potential antiviral therapy shows a single dose can help cut the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19.
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Canada deploys military assessment team to Turkiye after earthquake
Canada deployed a disaster assessment team to Turkey on Wednesday in the wake of a devastating earthquake that's killed thousands, as the federal government faced criticism that the window to help with rescue efforts was closing.
'It was a nightmare': 2 children dead, driver charged after city bus crashes into Laval daycare
A man has been arrested and two children are dead after a driver crashed a city bus into a daycare in Laval, Que. Wednesday morning. The deadly crash sent multiple children to area hospitals and parents scrambling to find their kids shortly after they dropped them off for the day at the Garderie éducative Sainte-Rose, north of Montreal.
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opinion | Before you do your taxes, take note of these tax credits and deductions you may not have known about
Many Canadians are experiencing strains caused by the increased cost of living and inflation. In his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca, contributor Christopher Liew shares some of the top credits and deductions that you may be able to claim on your income tax return to help you save money.
Indigo payment systems, online store down after 'cybersecurity incident'
Indigo's payment systems and online store are down after a 'cybersecurity incident,' the company announced on Wednesday evening.
Netflix Canada begins password sharing crackdown
Netflix Canada is rolling out its long-anticipated plans to crack down on password sharing, saying it will begin notifying Canadian users today by email about limitations.
Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to him
The officer who pulled Tyre Nichols from his car before police fatally beat him never explained why he was being stopped, newly released documents show, and emerging reports from Memphis residents suggest that was common.
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