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OPP launch homicide investigation in Collingwood

Provincial police in Collingwood are investigating a homicide after a late-night disturbance.

A photo of police tape on Matthew Way in Collingwood, where police are investigating a homicide, taken on Sat., June 3 (Christopher Garry/CTV News).

Five injured in multi-vehicle crash in Crooked Bay

Five people are in hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Crooked Bay on Saturday.

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser file image (OPP_CR/Twitter)

Labour councils host ‘Enough is Enough’ rallies in Barrie and Orillia

The Ontario Federation of Labour rallied across the province on Saturday, including in Barrie and Orillia.

Justice workers rallies for workers rights on Sat June 3 (Molly Frommer/CTV News).

Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

Canada sticking with 2050 net zero targets, but progress may come faster than expected, minister says

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is not ruling out finding ways to achieve net zero sooner than the existing 2050 goal, but would not say whether there would be a definitive commitment to move up the target.

What to know as Prince Harry prepares for court fight with British tabloid publisher

Prince Harry is set to testify in the first of his five pending legal cases largely centred around battles with British tabloids. Opening statements are scheduled Monday in his case.

Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?

Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.

SIU clears officers in self-inflicted death investigation of man in Barrie

Just after noon on Feb. 4, Barrie police received a 911 call from staff at a grocery store on Blake Street, where a woman had fled from a man's vehicle after he committed "serious and violent" offences against her.

Barrie kicks off Pride Month with large downtown parade

June is Pride Month, and there are plenty of events celebrating LGBTQ2S+ culture in Barrie.

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Survey shows employees aren’t disconnecting from work on vacation

Although remote work has cleared the way for workplace flexibility, allowing employees to work in various locations (and climates), a new study suggests it’s taking a serious toll on work-life balance.

New survey shows that employees often take work with them on vacation (Pexels/Armin Rimoldi)

Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

Nova Scotians’ personal information stolen in global security breach: province

The Nova Scotia government says it is investigating the theft of personal information stolen through a global privacy breach to a third-party file transfer system the province was using.

Adult victim in Que. fishing incident that killed 4 children identified

Quebec provincial police (SQ) have identified the adult victim of a fishing incident that claimed five lives over the weekend, most of them children. Keven Girard, 37, was among a group of 11 people swept up by the tide late Friday night while fishing along the shore in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a village about 550 kilometres northeast of Montreal.

Uncertainty remains for Halifax-area evacuees as wildfire 100 per cent contained

A wildfire that tore through homes and businesses in the Halifax area is 100 per cent contained, but a historic fire in southwestern Nova Scotia remains out of control.