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Roving goldfish a menace in stormwater ponds
Releasing goldfish into stormwater ponds is creating headaches not only for native species but for conservation authorities who must capture and euthanize the little Nemo cousins.
CTV's Jayne Pritchard retires after nearly 40 years
CTV's Jayne Pritchard makes a big announcement after nearly four decades at the station.
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Drivers are set to get some major relief at the pumps ahead of the long weekend with gas prices expected to take a huge drop in Ontario.
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Paul Sadlon testifies in sexual assault trial
Paul Sadlon took the stand in a Barrie courtroom Wednesday to deny allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman after a business meeting in 2019.
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Two of four Ontario party leaders test positive for COVID-19
As the Ontario election date approaches, two of four of the province’s main political party leaders have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to 1,207, 23 deaths reported
Ontario health officials are reporting 1,207 patients in hospital with COVID-19, along with 168 patients in intensive care units (ICU).
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Mixed reviews over proposed short-term rental bylaw
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Canada-wide warrant issued for federal offender who could be in Simcoe County
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a federal offender known to frequent areas of Simcoe County.
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Officers take training to new heights at Collingwood Grain Terminals
Officers from across the province are making use of Collingwood's iconic grain terminals to learn potentially lifesaving skills.
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One dead, two injured in multi-vehicle crash in Bradford
Police are appealing for witnesses to a deadly multi-vehicle collision on Tuesday in Bradford.
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Local woman donates her time and sewing skills to comfort sick children
Kaaren Brandt sews colourful and creative pillowcases to comfort children hospitalized with life-changing illnesses and said she was inspired after her own hospital stay when she underwent a heart transplant.
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Rental prices in Barrie increase: report
Renting in Barrie just got a little more expensive, according to a recent report.
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Expert urges caution as COVID-19 transmission remains high
Summer is around the corner, and with the sixth wave of the pandemic appearing to slow, York Region's top doctor urges caution.
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Inmate airlifted in critical condition after fight in Penetanguishene jail
A man is in hospital in serious condition after a fight between inmates at the Penetanguishene jail.
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Driver accused of travelling 132km/h in 50 zone in Collingwood
Police stopped a driver accused of travelling well over the speed limit through Collingwood in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
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Ford’s PCs maintain lead as NDP support slips, new poll suggests
With 15 days left until Ontarians cast their ballots, a new survey has found that Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party remains in the lead as support for the Ontario NDP has slipped.
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Taylor Swift receives honorary degree, delivers speech
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'Doug Ford is in the driver seat': Nik Nanos
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A Wasaga Beach woman is in Europe helping thousands of people who have fled the war and those who desperately want to stay behind.
War in Ukraine reunites childhood friends in Thornton, Ont.
A Thornton, Ont. man opens his home to his childhood friend fleeing his home in Ukraine.
Young Barrie boy in Poland giving back to Ukrainian refugees
A young Barrie boy with deep roots in Poland is working hard to give back to Ukrainians seeking refuge in his family's native homeland.
Ukraine couple seeking safety stunned by Barrie, Ont. family's generosity
A Ukrainian family has found refuge in Barrie, Ont. after months of driving across Europe searching for a safe place to stay.
Ukrainian family flees war for safety in Barrie, Ont.
A Barrie, Ont. man's family escaped their home in Ukraine when it was no longer an option to stay and travelled to the safety of his home.
Barrie skating champion is off to Poland to help Ukrainian refugee kids
A 12-year-old Barrie student and current Ontario pre-novice figure skating champion in singles and pairs is heading to Poland to lend a hand to Ukrainian refugee children.
Simcoe County restaurants raise funds for Ukrainian relief
Two McDonald's locations in Simcoe County held a fundraiser for Ukrainian relief on Thursday.
Ontario strangers meet online and make 'life-changing' decision to help Ukrainians
Huntsville's Trevor MacDonald and Oshawa's Robbie Walker were strangers before they met online while looking for ways to help Ukrainian people.
Simcoe County doctor and soldier at Ukraine border aiding fleeing families
A family doctor from Orillia and a soldier from Bradford joined thousands of volunteers trying to save lives at the Ukrainian border with Poland.
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An Ontario government led by the Greens would focus on creating neighbourhoods where residents can “live, work and play,” according to a sneak peek of the party’s election platform that will also include sweeping climate and voting reforms.
Ontario PCs follow other major parties in announcing increase in ODSP rates
The Progressive Conservatives are following the Liberals, NDP and Greens with a new promise—which was not previously outlined in their budget—to increase financial supports for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) by five per cent if elected.
Ontario Liberals pledge to cancel Highway 413, spend $10 billion on schools
An Ontario Liberal government would spend $10 billion to build and repair schools if elected in June, with the party pledging to fund the promise by cancelling the planned Highway 413.
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Ontario man without smartphone has no way to download tickets
After two years of the pandemic, many people are anxious to see concerts and sporting events. But when you buy a ticket, it’s often sent right to your smartphone.
Ontario family shocked at $1,300 bill to put ill cat down
During the pandemic more people became pet owners, but some may not realize how expensive it can be if they require emergency veterinary care.
Woman who paid $4,000 to get out of air conditioner contract still stuck in it nine months later
Door-to-door sales of furnace, air conditioners and water heaters were banned in March 2018, but many Ontarians who signed deals before that are still stuck with them.
Ontario driver warns people about licence plate renewal rule after receiving hefty fine
An Ontario driver who got a $495 ticket is warning people about a rule he says he didn't know still existed after the province dropped licence plate renewal fees.
'Remain calm': Baby formula shortage impacting Canadians
A recall of baby formula, compounded by supply chain issues, is causing concern for families in Canada as well as in the United States, where the the effects are being felt even more sharply.
Ontario woman warns about choosing credit card PIN after RBC refuses to refund $8,772
An Ontario woman is warning people about what they choose as their credit card PIN after she said RBC refused to refund nearly $9,000 in fraudulent charges.
Thousands of fake toonies have been seized in Canada. This is how to tell if you have one
An Ontario man has been charged after approximately 10,000 counterfeit toonies were discovered circulating in Canada.
Ontario woman says Toronto travel agency error turned dream Jamaica trip into nightmare
An Ontario woman’s plans to celebrate a milestone birthday in Jamaica were all but ruined thanks to a mistake she says was made by a Toronto travel agency.
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Canada inflation: How we compare to other G7 nations
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Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs
Hundreds more Ukrainian fighters who made their stand inside Mariupol's bombed-out steel plant surrendered, bringing the total to over 1,700, Russia said Thursday, amid international fears about the fate of the prisoners in Moscow's hands.
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Prince Charles and Camilla wrap up Canada visit in Northwest Territories
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COVID-19 may be linked to cases of severe hepatitis in children
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There's a lesson for Canada's political leaders in the short life and quick death of Jason Kenney as premier of Alberta, writes Don Martin in an exclusive opinion column for CTVNews.ca.
What options do sellers have now that the housing market is cooling down?
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