YMCA closing in on deal with City of Barrie for new facility location
After a years-long search, a major community stakeholder may be finding its new home in Barrie.
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WITH VIDEO Suspects wanted for pouring gasoline on driveway and damaging cars at Barrie home
Police in Barrie are investigating after two suspects allegedly damaged cars, spray-painted private property and attempted to set a fire at a residence.
Woman says 'system failed' her family in Collingwood man's murder case
Jamie-Lynn Brennan left the Barrie courthouse frustrated on Wednesday, accusing the police of not doing enough to prevent the death of her uncle despite her multiple calls for help.
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OPP launches suspicious death investigation after woman's body is found inside Fenelon Falls home
Police in the Town of Fenelon Falls are investigating a "suspicious death" after they say a woman's body was found inside a home on Monday.
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Young fans get up close with Toronto Maple Leafs in Gravenhurst
Students in Gravenhurst got to get up close and personal with some of their favourite Toronto Maple Leafs players on Wednesday as the NHL team hit the ice to practice at a local arena.
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Fatal crash involving 2 motorcycles and passenger vehicle under investigation
Haliburton Highlands OPP is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle collision that happened over the weekend in Dysart et al.
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RVH officially opens newly upgraded imaging department
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie officially opened its newly upgraded breast imaging department on Wednesday.
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2 people arrested in Orillia stabbing, 3rd suspect wanted
Police arrested a man and a woman in connection with an alleged stabbing that sent two people to the hospital in Orillia on Tuesday.
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Barrie job fair bridges gap between job seekers and employers
Hundreds of job hopefuls attended a job fair at the Southshore Community Centre in Barrie on Wednesday.
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Barrie man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking women with 'Nite Candy' escort business
The Barrie man found guilty earlier this year of trafficking women as part of his escort business, Nite Candy, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars.
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Would-be thief flees the scene of the crime when owner returns home
Police are seeking the public's help in finding a man who attempted to steal an ATV in Meaford.
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Police lay charges in domestic assault cases
OPP has charged three people following intimate partner violence.
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'Armed and dangerous' man wanted for murder could be in one of these Ontario cities
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Hamilton man Habiton Solomon, who is accused of murder in Kitchener and has ties around Ontario.
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Police investigating online threat against 6 Brampton schools
Peel police have launched an investigation after becoming aware of a post circulating on social media which made threatening remarks against six Brampton schools.
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Timmins police investigating fatal parking lot explosion
An explosion that killed one person in a hotel parking lot in Timmins on Tuesday night is under investigation and has displaced several people.
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Penetanguishene rallying to support those impacted by building collapse
In the wake of last month's partial building collapse in Penetanguishene that displaced residents and forced businesses to close, the town is rallying to offer its support.
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Ontario spends $2.6B less than planned in first quarter, budget watchdog finds
The Ontario government spent $2.6 billion less than planned in its first quarter, with fewer investments in health and electricity subsidy programs, according to the province’s budget watchdog.
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Young fans get up close with Toronto Maple Leafs in Gravenhurst
Students in Gravenhurst got to get up close and personal with some of their favourite Toronto Maple Leafs players on Wednesday as the NHL team hit the ice to practice at a local arena.
Algonquin Park's fall colours captivate tourists worldwide
The kaleidoscope of colours at Algonquin Park draws people from all over the world, as many flock to see this year's breathtaking autumn foliage.
Innisfil BBQ competition team take on world's most prestigious & exclusive contest
An Innisfil BBQ competition team is preparing for the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BBQ Contest in Tennessee.
Wasaga Beach Fire help to prevent overdoses with naloxone distribution
Fire halls in Wasaga Beach will now be distributing naloxone kits to prevent potential overdoes in the town.
Canicross event to put man's best friend on centre stage
A growing sport with a goal to strengthen the bond between people and man's best friend is expanding in Simcoe County.
OPP Torch Run helps to support Special Olympians
Hundreds of Orillia people participated in an annual run for Ontario Special Olympic athletes on Sunday.
Small Penetanguishene group's mission to preserve 19th century beauty on the water
The Ship's Company of Penetanguishene is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving traditional seamanship skills whotake to the water every Monday and Thursday.
Family-friendly 'Trunk or Treat' returns to Orillia's ODAS Park this Halloween
There's a family-friendly alternative while the sun is still shining as 'Trunk or Treat' returns to Orillia's ODAS park on Fairgrounds Road.
Kitchen renovations at Orillia food bank ramp up meal program
After three years of meticulous planning and hard work, the Sharing Place in Orillia kitchen renovations are complete, generating thousands of healthy meals.
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One in 14 Canadians left hospitals without receiving care due to long wait times in 2022
The number of Canadians who visit emergency departments across the country only to give up and leave before they receive any care has increased more than fivefold, according to new data collected by CTV News.
Liberal MP sides with Conservatives on failed motion to 'repeal all carbon taxes'
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's latest unsuccessful attempt to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to repeal his carbon pricing system has secured the support of one Liberal MP.
Too much Taylor? Travis Kelce says NFL TV coverage is 'overdoing it' with Swift during games
Maybe there's too much Taylor, not enough Travis. Travis Kelce agreed Wednesday with the idea that NFL TV coverage has been "overdoing it" with the amount of times Taylor Swift has been on screen while attending his Kansas City Chiefs' games the last two weeks.
Here's how much it costs to raise children in Canada, according to new statistics
A new report from Statistics Canada estimates how much parents will spend on children over the course of their lifetime.
Food inflation has nearly half of Canadians prioritizing cost over nutrition: survey
Under pressure from high food prices, a new survey shows almost half of Canadians are prioritizing the cost of their groceries instead of nutrition.
Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran, Trudeau 'carefully' considering unsealing records
Rideau Hall is apologizing for the historic appointment of a man who fought for a Nazi unit in the Second World War, to the Order of Canada. Now, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's office says it is examining two subsequent medals granted in the last two decades. This, as Jewish advocacy groups say the recent and resurfacing recognitions further make their case for the need to unseal Holocaust-related records.
Supporters of U.S. aid to Ukraine are watching the turmoil in the House with growing alarm
A path for additional U.S. aid to Ukraine appears increasingly fraught after the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with many House Republicans opposing help for the war-torn country as they search for a new leader.
Kinew pledges to search landfill for remains of First Nations women, but says federal role wasn't part of conversation with PM
Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew insists he will keep a commitment to search the Prairie Green landfill for the remains of two First Nations women who are suspected to have been victims of an alleged serial killer.
Canada-India tensions: How we got here and what's at stake
In the past month, Canada has accused the Indian government of being involved in a murder on Canadian soil and India has ordered Canada to remove most of its diplomats from the country. Here's how the two countries got to this point, as well as what's at stake if tensions don't ease.
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