Once-popular camp in Midhurst, Ont. aims to reopen by summer
A once-popular camp in Midhurst, Ont. may be brought back to life, giving people the chance to learn about nature and the area’s heritage
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Midland student's pandemic-inspired artwork displayed in ROM exhibit
A drawing created by a Grade 10 Midland student is being displayed in the Royal Ontario Museum's online exhibit.
Maple syrup producers in Simcoe County prepare for tapping season
Two local farms hold their first official tapping of the year Saturday – Maple Grove Syrup & Sleigh Rides in Severn and Windlee Farms in Tiny.
Helping Hand Food Bank in Bradford has record year for donations
Helping Hand Food Bank in Bradford raised $655,000 in cash and food donations in 2021.
Collingwood hockey team hosts two backyard rink contests
The recent drop in cold temperatures is welcome news for those looking to build an outdoor skating rink.
City of Barrie hosting 6-week 'Hello Winter' event
Barrie residents and visitors will be able to enjoy various outdoor activities and events across the city during Hello Winter, a program created to help shake off the winter blues and celebrate the season.
Healing with Horses free virtual event
The Alliston Rotary Club is hosting a free event showcasing a holistic approach to wellness through interacting with horses.
Ryan's Hope working to keep Barrie's vulnerable population warm this winter
A Barrie organization, born out of tragedy, is taking on more initiatives to help the city's most vulnerable.
Innisfil opens community fridges in memory of well-known grocer
Neighbours helping neighbours is the idea behind Innisfil's community fridge program, named in honour of a well-known community supporter who passed away last summer.
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Barrie woman shares mental health struggle with return of aggressive breast cancer
Candice Doucette was given the grim news that she had six months to a year to live when her breast cancer returned last February.
Man, 30, dies after fall from tower at worksite in Minden Hills
The Ministry of Labour is investigating the death of a worker who fell from a tower in Minden Hills Wednesday morning.
Lawsuits over development of Allandale train station dismissed
A decade-long legal saga surrounding Barrie's Allandale train station appears to be over.
'Without it, I would have frozen:' Barrie man relieved warming stations are open
The City of Barrie's homeless community has been given a bit of a lifeline, with two warming stations now open.
Barrie man asleep in 18-wheeler at stop sign among three charged with impaired in 24-hours
Police say three people were charged with impaired driving on Tuesday in Bradford and Innisfil, including one man found asleep at a stop sign.
Orillia university student union petitions to delay return to in-person learning
Lakehead University's student union is calling on the Orillia college to consider delaying the return to in-person learning planned for Monday.
Couch near baseboard heater sparked fire that destroyed Muskoka Lakes house
A couch placed too close to an electric baseboard heater likely caused a fire that destroyed a Muskoka Lakes home and caused over $680,000 damage.
Woman, 87, suffers life-threatening injuries in serious crash in Georgina
Police are appealing to witnesses of a serious collision from early Tuesday afternoon in Georgina that sent two people to the hospital.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids coming to select Simcoe Muskoka schools
The Simcoe Muskoka health unit will offer COVID-19 vaccines at select elementary schools starting the week of Jan. 31 under the direction of the Ministry of Health.
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Ont. man builds 'ultimate Canadian backyard' for son
Jeremy Rupke in on a mission to have the most Canadian backyard around for his son's 7th birthday.
Rescuers lure lost dog with sausage attached to drone
A dog that was stranded in marshland and at risk of drowning was rescued by a British crew using a drone with a special treat attached to it.
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Trudeau decries 'fringe' views of some in trucker convoy, as police prepare for its arrival in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is decrying the 'fringe' views among some of those who are supporting the trucker convoy making its way to Parliament Hill to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other policies they feel infringe on their freedoms.
'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory
As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.
Omicron subvariant BA.2 reported in Canada: PHAC
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it has detected more than 50 cases of a new Omicron subvariant known as BA.2. The subvariant is widely considered 'stealthier' than the original version of Omicron because some of its genetic traits make it harder to detect.
Canada extends military operation in Ukraine for three years
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday the extension of Operation UNIFIER for three years, and the deployment of 60 more troops to Ukraine in the coming days.
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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.
Parents rally against racism in Barrie-area school
Over 100 people flooded Meridian Place in downtown Barrie on Friday to rally against racism in the classroom.
Ottawa doctor seeks protection from death threats
Doctor Nili Kaplan-Myrth wants officials to protect health workers who face threats from the public. CTV's Megan Shaw reports.
MOL probes school construction site incident
One man is in critical condition after a wall collapsed at a school construction site in Forest Glade. CTV Windsor’s Chris Campbell reports.
Sudbury's new Children's Treatment Centre open
Sudbury's new Children's Treatment Centre is now open at its new Southridge Mall location.
Toronto housing prices continue to climb
The real estate buying frenzy in the GTA has cooled down, but a drop in inventory is causing more headaches for buyers.
Kingston students face big fines for massive party
Up to 4,000 students attend an outdoor party in defiance of public health measures. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.
Windsor to welcome Afghanistan refugees
The wheels are in motion to have refugee families from Afghanistan settle into Windsor soon. CTV Windsor's Chris Campbell reports.
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Trudeau decries 'fringe' views of some in trucker convoy, as police prepare for its arrival in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is decrying the 'fringe' views among some of those who are supporting the trucker convoy making its way to Parliament Hill to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other policies they feel infringe on their freedoms.
'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory
As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.
Omicron subvariant BA.2 reported in Canada: PHAC
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it has detected more than 50 cases of a new Omicron subvariant known as BA.2. The subvariant is widely considered 'stealthier' than the original version of Omicron because some of its genetic traits make it harder to detect.
Canada extends military operation in Ukraine for three years
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday the extension of Operation UNIFIER for three years, and the deployment of 60 more troops to Ukraine in the coming days.
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CTV News in Ukraine | 'If I'm called, I will go': Ukrainian reservist and former Voice contestant ready to fight Russian threat
CTV's Omar Sachedina speaks to a Ukrainian reservist and former contestant on Ukraine's version of 'The Voice' about the looming threat of war with Russia.
4 dead after shooting at Richmond, B.C., duplex, homicide unit investigating
Homicide investigators have been called to a Richmond, B.C., duplex after a shooting that left four people dead.
3 stabbings in December were hate-motivated: Calgary police
Police say a series of stabbings in the downtown core last month have been determined to be hate-motivated and targeting vulnerable Calgarians.
Mounties say autopsies have begun to identify family found dead near border
Mounties say autopsies have begun as they try to identify the four people who were found dead in a frigid Manitoba blizzard near the United States border.
Spotify pulling down Neil Young's music collection
Spotify is removing the discography of Canadian rocker Neil Young after he demanded it be taken off the platform over concerns with its connection to vaccine misinformation and comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast.
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Dramatic video shows LAPD officer saving toddler's life
A Los Angeles police officer is being hailed a hero after dramatic video shows him saving toddler's life.
Canada commits $340M to extend Ukraine training mission
Canada should send weapons to Ukraine 'immediately': Former ambassador
Dr. Bogoch on what you need to know about Omicron subvariant
One-on-one with Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid
Paul Workman speaks to Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid about the killing of Canadian soldiers in Kandahar.
Woman signs 15 year furnace contract in free doorbell offer
A Brampton woman said the offer of a free doorbell came with a pitch for a new furnace, an agreement she now regrets.
Scammers steal 13 gold rings from 92-year-old Fla. woman
Doorbell footage captured a couple who police say scammed a 92-year-old Florida woman, stealing 13 gold rings they claimed were fakes.
Grandma with a gut feeling beats scammer at his own game
A grandmother with a gut feeling ended up beating a scammer at his own game. Tom Walters has the details.
