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Crash involving taxi snarls traffic in central Barrie

Traffic was brought to a halt in central Barrie after a crash at Anne Street and Essa Road Wednesday.

A crash at Anne Street and Essa Road slowed down traffic Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, 2023. (Michael Chorney/At the Scene Photography}

Crash on Hwy 11 in Bracebridge causes 12-vehicle pileup

More than 12 vehicles were involved in a pileup on Highway 11 in Bracebridge Wednesday, sending one person to hospital with minor injuries.

Vehicles were backed up on the southbound lanes of Highway 11 between Alpine Ranch Road and High Falls Road in Bracebridge on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (Mike Arsalides/CTV News)

Barrie shelters prepare for frigid weather

As the City of Barrie prepares for extreme cold to move through the area later this week, local shelters are working on expanding space for those in need.

Shelters throughout Barrie are preparing for frigid temperatures headed towards Simcoe County. (Alessandra Carneiro/CTV News)

Nearly 75% of sledding trails open in Simcoe County

Nearly three-quarters of the snow sledding trails are open in Simcoe County.

Grandparents targeted by scammers: OPP

For scam artists, it's as though seniors have a bullseye on their backs.

Fire destroys 2-story barn in Adjala-Tosorontio

A two-story barn in Adjala-Tosorontio was destroyed following a fire Wednesday afternoon.

Bone-chilling weather en route: Extreme cold alert for Simcoe Muskoka region

A significant cold weather system has moved into the Muskoka region and drifted down to Simcoe Muskoka.

Barrie kicks off Black History Month with flag raising

Barrie kicked off Black History Month with the raising of the Pan-African flag at City Hall Wednesday.

GTA pair busted for driving a stolen vehicle after crashing into police cruiser

Two people were hit with multiple charges after crashing into a police car.

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Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers

Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia says she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.

Amira Elghawaby meets with Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released

A long-time CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.

Candice Bergen, former interim Conservative leader, resigning from Parliament

Candice Bergen, the former interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is resigning from Parliament.

Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 pygmy goats for party

The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.