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Police investigating house fire in Essa Township

Provincial police have been called in to investigate an early morning fire in Essa Township.

Crews work to clear the rubble after a house fire in Essa Township on Sat., April 1 (Steve Mansbridge/CTV News).

Royal Canadian Legion kicks off spring convention in Barrie

Legion groups from across the province are taking part in the weekend convention, which kicked off on Saturday with meetings, along with a short parade near the cenotaph.

Legion members take part in the opening parade at the annual spring convention in Barrie on Sat., April 1 (Steve Mansbridge/CTV News).

Maple syrup weekend helps to support those living with developmental disabilities

A family picks out their bottle of maple syrup at Drysdale's Tree Farm on Sat., April 1 (Steve Mansbridge/CTV News).

Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation

The leader of Ontario's new democrats says she's removed long-time party member Michael Mantha from caucus amid an independent investigation into alleged workplace misconduct.

Fatal farm incident in Alliston under investigation

A 24-year-old man has died after a workplace incident on a farm in Alliston.

Federal minimum wage, taxes on alcohol: Here's what's changing in Canada April 1

The federal minimum wage is increasing from $15.55 per hour to $16.65, and taxes are going up on gas and alcohol nationwide starting April 1.

Barrie city council considers $40M Sadlon Arena renovations

Tourism Barrie brought a report from a consulting firm to council, recommending upgrades to the arena, including additional seats, modern concessions, and an open grand entrance on the building's north side. The proposed renovations would cost approximately $40 million but could bring significant economic benefits to the city.

Judge grants bail to man convicted of impaired driving causing death on Hwy 12 in 2020

Sigfrid Stahn walked out of the Barrie courthouse Friday a remorseful man one day after a jury found him guilty of impaired driving, causing a collision on Highway 12 in July 2020 that killed a 77-year-old Midland man.

Volunteer firefighter rushes to save neighbour after fire breaks out in basement

Emergency crews arrived at the Penetanguishene house late Friday morning to find the basement blaze had broken through to the main floor and caused considerable damage.

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Interim RCMP commissioner Duheme 'very concerned' about foreign interference

As questions continue to swirl around the issue of other countries' meddling in Canadian affairs, interim RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme says he's 'very, very concerned' about foreign interference, and would like to see the national force be able to use intelligence as evidence in its investigations.

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme appears as a witness at the Public Order Emergency Commission, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Migrant bodies in St. Lawrence 'heartbreaking' but 'predictable,' advocate says

After the bodies of several people were discovered in the St. Lawrence River, who authorities say were likely trying to cross illegally into the U.S., a migrant advocate is questioning why people are fleeing Canada.

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W5 investigates | Priest, neighbours issue plea for help for struggling international students in Cape Breton

Cape Breton University has more than doubled in size by enrolling thousands of international students, and critics say the campus and community weren't ready. Watch the documentary 'Cash Cow' on CTV W5, Saturday at 7 p.m.

April storms bring May norms: Weather Network’s seasonal forecast

The latest seasonal outlook from The Weather Network shows early April will continue to be chilly with flip-flopping temperatures bringing above and below the usual levels of precipitation seen around this time.