Orillia OPP lay first-degree murder charge in 'historic' case going back over 12 years
Orillia OPP has laid a charge of first-degree murder in the death of a man who was first reported missing more than 12 years ago.
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Second man arrested in frying pan attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in Richmond Hill, Ont.
Police have arrested another man in connection to an alleged violent attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in a Richmond Hill, Ont. parking garage just weeks before she disappeared in January.
Job fair aims to fill overwhelming employment gap in Simcoe County
Thirty-five employers are scheduled to attend a job fair in Barrie on Wed., Sept. 28, seeking to fill job vacancies.
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First student cohort settles into Georgian College's new stand-alone nursing program
Students are settling into Georgian College's new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science and Nursing program.
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Ontario investing $2.5M in supportive housing project in Barrie
The Ontario government announced its investing $2.5 million towards a supportive housing project in Barrie.
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Health units prepare for a busy flu season
With fall officially arriving, flu season isn't far behind, and health units are preparing for what is expected to be a busy season.
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Developer proposes expanding Orillia waterfront rejuvenation project
Orillia's waterfront rejuvenation project could look slightly different with a proposal to alter a condo development from six to eight storeys.
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Orillia police raid leads to multiple charges
Police officers raided two homes on Albert and Victoria streets in Orillia.
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Black Chevrolet Silverado possibly involved in hit-and-run in Collingwood: OPP
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving a pickup truck and skateboarder in Collingwood.
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Owen Sound man's death under investigation by Ontario's watchdog
Ontario's watchdog is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an Owen Sound man arrested for warrants Monday.
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Waubaushene couple wins $100,000 with lottery ticket
A couple from Waubaushene plans to buy a new truck and pay some bills after winning $100,000 with Lotto 6/49.
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One deceased, two sent to hospital after head-on collision near Meaford, Ont.
OPP remain on scene early Tuesday evening after a head-on collision near Meaford claimed the life of one driver, and sent two people to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Highway 26 between Grey County Road 112 and 7th Line is currently closed.
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Kicking off the Christmas Cheer season on the fairway
Today's golf tournament is the official kick-off to a season of fundraising for the not-for-profit organization that collects cash, food and toys for vulnerable families and individuals at Christmas.
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Police watchdog clears cops of breaking woman's ankle during arrest
The police watchdog has found no grounds to charge an Orillia OPP officer with a criminal offence after a woman suffered a broken ankle during her May arrest.
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These natural wonders in Canada were lost to Fiona
An iconic sandstone rock formation in P.E.I and a striking solitary tree in Nova Scotia are among the natural landmarks destroyed by post-tropical storm Fiona.
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BREAKING | Shelter in place in Wiikwemkoong due to armed and dangerous person, schools dismissed
Despite an emergency alert by Ontario Provincial Police asking people in Wiikwemkoong on Manitoulin Island to shelter in place due to an 'armed and dangerous person' Tuesday afternoon, the school board has deemed it 'safe enough for regular dismissal.'
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New federal boundaries, riding proposed for Simcoe County
Simcoe County’s federal ridings could increase by one under a new federal boundary proposal, but at least one area MP isn’t fond of what’s on the table.
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Orillia's downtown rejuvenation expands
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Local health units prepare for flu season
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Murder charge laid in 12-year-old cold case
![The murder and dismemberment of Morris Conte in 2010 has been unsolved since his remains were found scattered across parts of the region.]()
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4 year nursing program starts at Georgian College
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Ontario invests $2.5M in Barrie housing
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Nearly 2M in Ontario without family doctor
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Shelter in place issued on Manitoulin Island
![Ontario Provincial Police issued an emergency alert advising residents to shelter in place due to an'armed and dangerous' man.]()
Municipal Election Coverage
Meet the candidates vying to become Barrie's next mayor
Four familiar faces in Simcoe County politics are among those looking to earn the city's top spot.
Barrie residents must ensure they're on voter list for Oct. 24 election
Electors in the upcoming municipal election must be on Barrie voters' list to vote.
Long-time councillor Barry Ward officially launches mayoral campaign
The mayoral race in Barrie is heating up as the city's longest-serving councillor opened up his campaign office for mayor Sunday.
Barrie City Councillor Mike McCann sets sights on mayor's chair
Another Barrie city councillor hopes to become the city's next mayor in October.
Former Simcoe County warden wants to be Barrie's next mayor
Former Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall has thrown his hat into the ring to become Barrie's 47th mayor.
Former MP Alex Nuttall officially launches campaign for Barrie mayor
With the recent provincial election in the rear-view mirror, attention is already turning to Ontario's next vote this fall, as a Barrie mayoral candidate kicked off his campaign Saturday morning.
Long-time Barrie city councillor enters race to become mayor
The City of Barrie's deputy mayor has entered the race to become the next mayor.
Around The Region
Job fair aims to fill overwhelming employment gap in Simcoe County
Thirty-five employers are scheduled to attend a job fair in Barrie on Wed., Sept. 28, seeking to fill job vacancies.
Kicking off the Christmas Cheer season on the fairway
Today's golf tournament is the official kick-off to a season of fundraising for the not-for-profit organization that collects cash, food and toys for vulnerable families and individuals at Christmas.
Collingwood's Blue Mountain climb echoes Mount Everest's height
Blue Mountain’s Everest Challenge is a one-day hiking event that challenges participants to raise $400 and hike the height of Mount Everest.
Blink goes to Bolivia
Jessie Strype is excited to visit Buena Vista, Bolivia to help in one of the poorest regions in the Americas.
17th annual Young At Heart motorcycle ride goes toward helping local seniors
The 17th annual Young At Heart motorcycle ride made its way through Barrie Saturday, working toward helping IOOF Seniors Homes and area seniors.
Barrie area gardeners share homegrown produce to help feed those in need
A special kind of meet-up saw area gardeners share and trade some of their homegrown produce Saturday, addressing food insecurity along the way.
Alliston facility celebrates official opening for children and youth with special needs
South Simcoe One Roof celebrated the official opening of its facility in Alliston for children and youth with special needs.
Pros lace up for Barrie's Hockey Helps the Homeless event
15 teams will take to the ice to raise money for the Busby Centre and Redwood Park Homes during Hockey Helps the Homeless charity game, Fri. Sept. 30.
Great Northern Exhibition (GNE) returns to Clearview Fairgrounds
Celebrating its 165 anniversary, the Collingwood Agricultural Society is ready to welcome the public back to the Clearview Fairgrounds on Sept. 23 to 25.
Queen's Park
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Hydro One is on standby to help Fiona victims
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said Hydro One is on standby to provide further support to residents in Atlantic Canada who find themselves without electricity after post-tropical storm Fiona.
Ontario invests $90M in employment programs for marginalized residents
Ontario announced a $90M investment into employment programs serving marginalized residents Monday in an effort to alleviate the provincial labour shortage.
Ontario boosts funding for parent direct payments, but details still sparse
Ontario is boosting the amount of money parents will receive in direct patents to “help kids catch up” by about $140 million; however it is not yet clear how that money will be divided or when families can expect it.
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Satellite images capture dramatic erosion on P.E.I.'s coastline and damage to sand dunes
As scientists and environmental experts assess the damage left by Fiona, one of the Maritimes' essential ecosystems was severely hit and it could potentially take up to a decade to recover.
'Help me,' man killed by Edmonton LRT screamed: witness
An Edmonton woman says she heard someone calling for help moments before a man was killed by an LRT train in Edmonton on Monday.
How hard is it to cheat at a chess tournament? Experts weigh in amid Carlsen, Niemann scandal
While experts say it would be 'extremely difficult' to cheat at a high-level chess tournament, it has happened before.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy: No talks with Russia's Putin if land annexed
Ukraine's president warned Tuesday that Russia's just concluded 'sham referendums' and attempts to annex Ukrainian territory rule out any talks with Moscow as long as Vladimir Putin remains president, and called for Russia's 'complete isolation' and tough new global sanctions.
'We shouldn't have to push people': Most provinces have not made Sept. 30 a stat holiday
While Canada prepares to honour the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, the majority of provinces have not followed the federal government's move to make it a statutory holiday for its workers.
Who is Pierre Poilievre's wife? What you should know about Anaida Poilievre
Becoming the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada earlier this month has not only raised Pierre Poilievre’s profile among the Canadian public, but has also brought additional attention of his wife. CTVNews.ca takes a look at what we know about Anaida Poilievre.
Trudeau says stronger infrastructure needed after inspecting Fiona damage
Justin Trudeau travelled Tuesday to Nova Scotia and P.E.I., where he pledged to find ways to build more resilient infrastructure after inspecting the extensive damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.
Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power grid
Hurricane Ian knocked out power across all of Cuba and devastated some of the country's most important tobacco farms Tuesday when it slammed into the island's western tip as a major hurricane.
Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely
Denmark said Tuesday it believed 'deliberate actions' by unknown perpetrators were behind big leaks, which seismologists said followed powerful explosions, in two natural gas pipelines running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany.
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