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Ontario reports more than 250 new COVID-19 cases, 6 additional deaths
Ontario is reporting more than 250 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since Canada Day.
Explosion at Superior Propane in south end of Barrie, Ont., forces evacuation
Emergency crews evacuated an area in the south end of Barrie, Ont., around 2 p.m. Friday to deal with explosions and a fire at a propane facility.
Search for missing cottager ramps up on Sparrow Lake in Gravenhurst, Ont.
The OPP will be searching the water on Sparrow Lake with the assistance of the OPP SAVE team and the Underwater Search and Recovery unit Friday for a missing canoeist.
Thousands expected to attend music festival at Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte
The stage is set for the return of live music at Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte.
Most restrictions will lift after Step 3: Simcoe Muskoka health expert voices his concerns
One health expert in Simcoe Muskoka is voicing his concerns as the Ontario government announces its plan for exiting Step 3 of its reopening.
Alliston, Ont., grandmother of five becomes instant millionaire
An Alliston grandmother of five has become an instant millionaire after spending an extra buck for Encore on her Lotto 6/49 purchase.
Uptick in weekly COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka
For a second straight week, Simcoe Muskoka reported a slight uptick in COVID-19 case counts.
Mosquitoes in York Region test positive for West Nile virus
Health officials say mosquitoes in York Region have tested positive for the West Nile virus.
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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, says she's owed millions
Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney over the streaming release of 'Black Widow.' CTV's Vanessa Lee explains.
Blue Jays prevail in first game in Toronto since Sept. 2019
For the first time in almost two years, the Toronto Blue Jays played ball on Canadian soil. John Vennavally-Rao has more from home plate.
Mali mom 'very happy' after giving birth to 9 babies
26-year-old Halima Cisse thought she was pregnant with 7 babies, only learning she would have nonuplets moment before the birth.
Bungee jumping from the world's highest glass-bottom bridge
Visitors to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in China can now bungee jump from 260 metres in the air.
Meet the Canadian seeking solace by letting out a scream
Jordan Cunningham has the story of one woman's search for a safe space to release stress and get out a good scream.
Pollution caused this lake in Argentina to turn pink
A lagoon in Argentina turned a striking shade of pink from what local environmentalists blame on pollution from a nearby industrial park.
'Is that a horse?': Llama on the loose in Ont. neighbourhood
A llama was spotted on the loose near Guelph on Wednesday, sparking concerns from area residents.
Intense flames near hotel in Turkey prompts evacuations
Hotels and buildings in the resort city of Marmaris were evacuated as flames approached from wildfires raging in southern Turkey.
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What COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers
Canadians who have received mixed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a certain brand of AstraZeneca may face obstacles when travelling to countries that require proof of vaccination. CTVNews.ca examines what COVID-19 vaccines are recognized and where for those travelling abroad.
Ontario reports more than 250 new COVID-19 cases, 6 additional deaths
Ontario is reporting more than 250 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since Canada Day.
Rio Replay? Canada following similar medal path over first half of Tokyo Olympics
For the second Summer Olympics in a row, a strong opening week has Canada in position to make a run at topping its all-time medal high at a non-boycotted Games.
Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record as Jamaicans sweep women's 100
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 metres, pointing at the scoreboard even before crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals.
Simone Biles withdraws from vault and uneven bars finals at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles will not compete in the Olympics finals for two of the four individual women's gymnastics events, vault and the uneven bars, USA Gymnastics said.
Canada is heading towards a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave, Tam says
Canada is headed towards a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, but how severe of a resurgence it'll be depends on how many people are fully vaccinated, warns new national modelling released Friday. The country is seeing an increase in new COVID-19 cases, and thousands more infections are predicted if contacts aren't contained, the modelling indicates.
Delta variant is so transmissible 'the war has changed,' U.S. CDC warns
The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chickenpox, according to an internal document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New Brunswick enters green phase with no pandemic restrictions
At midnight Friday, New Brunswick will lift all of its pandemic-related restrictions despite not reaching its vaccination target. It's a move that some experts have criticized as being too sudden and not based in science.
Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher
There is more to learn about the consequences of intensifying wildfires on community watersheds across Canada, but a large, severe fire followed by heavy precipitation could seriously affect drinking water, says a wildfire research scientist with the Canadian Forest Service.