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One person suffers critical injuries in Springwater collision

One person suffered serious injuries following a collision in Springwater Thursday evening.

Police are investigating after a collision in Springwater on County Road 90 on Thurs. Sept. 23, 2021 (Dave Erskine/CTV News Barrie)

Mother Nature impacts Barrie tornado victims yet again

Significant rainfall has dampened the progress made in a Barrie community ravaged by an EF-2 tornado nearly two months ago.

Crews work to repair homes two months after an EF-2 tornado ripped through a Barrie, Ont., community. Thurs., Sept. 23, 2021 (Rob Cooper/CTV News)

CP train derails near Parry Sound

Emergency crews are at the scene of a train derailment in McDougall, just north of Parry Sound, Thursday.

Train tracks and a railway crossing in McDougall Township, Ont. (Google Street View)

Ontario hospitals continue to see a steady influx of COVID-19 patients

Unvaccinated individuals dominate the number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals and intensive care units across the province, and Stevenson Memorial Hospital's chief of staff says "it's hard to tell" if the situation has hit a plateau.

Drug charges laid in Meaford after search warrant

Provincial police arrested two men after a search of a Meaford property turned up over $4,000 worth of drugs.

Simcoe Muskoka health unit logs 16 new COVID-19 infections

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit logged 16 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday.

Queen's Park unveils new proof of vaccination requirements, impacting MPPs

Unvaccinated MPPs could be prevented from entering Queen’s Park when the legislature resumes in October unless they get tested for COVID-19.

City of Barrie could tighten regulations around 'second-suites'

The City of Barrie is looking to make a change and tighten regulations around detached accessory dwellings.

OPP ready as hundreds of car buffs expected in Wasaga Beach this weekend

For the second straight year, car enthusiasts are expected to roll in for an unsanctioned car rally drawing a large crowd in Wasaga Beach, and it's not sitting well with the town.

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Canada's costly election: Could $600M have been spent elsewhere?

After the most expensive election in Canadian history resulted in little change politically, many are asking whether it was worth the $610-million price tag and where else that money could have been spent.

Workers prepare the bins with names of candidates into which special ballots from national, international, Canadian Forces and incarcerated electors will be counted and organized, at Elections Canada's distribution centre in Ottawa on election night of the 44th Canadian general election, on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Justin Tang)

Sask. health-care workers on the brink of being overwhelmed as COVID-19 ICU cases climb

Inside hospitals across Saskatchewan, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, health-care workers are reporting a worsening crisis, with record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations pushing the health-care system to the brink.

Long-term care outbreaks are rising, and provinces have different strategies for keeping COVID-19 out

As the fourth wave continues across Canada and community spread climbs, outbreaks are also on the rise inside Canada’s long-term care homes, leading experts to stress the importance of staff being vaccinated — an issue which varies province to province.

Boyfriend of slain Gabby Petito charged with bank card fraud

The boyfriend of Gabby Petito, whose body was found at a national park in Wyoming after a cross-country trip with him, was charged with unauthorized use of a debit card as searchers continued looking for him Thursday in Florida swampland.

Tom Felton of 'Harry Potter' fame collapses at Ryder Cup

British actor Tom Felton, known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' movies, collapsed while playing a celebrity golf exhibition Thursday at the Ryder Cup.