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Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.

Marit Stiles, incoming leader of the Ontario NDP, provides new information related to the integrity commissioner’s Greenbelt investigation during a press conference at Queen’s Park in Toronto, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Whiteouts close Highway 400 from Cookstown to Barrie

As the region continues to be blasted by heavy winter weather, there are several road closures to report.

Traffic was backed up on Highway 400 in Barrie following a multi-vehicle crash at Mapleview Friday afternoon. (Courtesy/Leann Bjaanes)

Parents of students with special needs upset over SCDSB bus changes

Parents of students with special needs are speaking out about a decision by the Simcoe County District School Board to change transportation options starting Monday.

Parents of students with special needs are expressing their concerns over the recent changes to transportation options by the Simcoe County District School Board. (Mike Arsalides/CTV News)

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Collingwood man charged after wife's body found in vehicle

A Collingwood man is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of his wife, whose body was found inside a vehicle in the Blue Mountains last week.

School buses delayed across Simcoe County

Extreme winter weather is causing significant school bus delays across Simcoe County.

Blinding squalls continue to hammer the region

Blinding whiteouts are wreaking havoc on area roads.

"Incurable pedophile", a recently married Shayne Lund appears before parole board

Convicted pedophile Shayne Lund, now 31, revealed he is recently married and took part in a day and full parole review in a videoconference hearing Thursday from the Ottawa area.

Sunnidale Winterama cancelled due to winter weather

The winter-themed festival has celebrated winter activities in the village of New Lowell since 1975.

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U.S. downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in U.S.-China tensions

The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on orders from President Joe Biden, after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America, becoming the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.

In this photo provided by Brian Branch, a large balloon drifts above the Kingston, N.C. area, with an airplane and its contrail seen below it. The United States says it is a Chinese spy balloon moving east over America at an altitude of about 60,000 feet (18,600 metres), but China insists the balloon is just an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds and has only limited "self-steering" capabilities. (Brian Branch via AP)

Extreme cold can bring frostbite and hypothermia. Here are the symptoms to watch for

Canadians will continue to bundle up in the country's east this weekend as a recent bout of extreme cold persists in much of Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. CTVNews.ca looks at the signs and symptoms for frostbite and hypothermia to watch for if exposed to extreme cold.

Poor oral health could affect the brain later in life: early study

An early study has shown keeping your gums and teeth healthy may have added benefits for your brain health.

Toronto named as host city for 2024 NHL all-star game

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Saturday the league's 2024 showcase will be played in Toronto for the ninth time.

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