Barrie police seek alleged car-bombing suspect
An alleged suspect has been identified by police for a car-bombing incident in Barrie last fall.
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Dump truck rollover closes northbound Highway 400 lanes
Police say the Highway 400's northbound lanes are still closed after the crash early Monday.
Sentencing hearing adjourned for teen murderer
The adjourned sentencing hearing was set to begin for the third of three young men who have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the murder of a 17-year-old Barrie boy outside his home in late 2021.
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Police recover body of missing man in Lake Muskoka
Police and search and rescue crews in Gravenhurst searched for a man presumed drowned in Lake Muskoka.
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Alleged drunk driver veers pickup truck into trees
On Sunday, a pickup truck allegedly crashed into trees after veering off the road in Penetanguishine, according to the OPP.
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Central Ontario regional healthcare job fair
Hospitals in the region have joined forces to host a job fair aimed at recruiting healthcare professionals.
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Worst-case scenario training during Emergency Preparedness Week
Joining forces with the Canadian Armed Forces and regional first responders for a training exercise, Wasaga Beach will offer a public open house May 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Deadly six-vehicle crash on Highway 400 sparked by road rage incident
One person was killed in a six-vehicle crash on Highway 400 in Innisfil Friday evening.
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Barrie driver caught speeding on Hwy 69 near Sudbury
A Barrie driver was travelling more than 50km/h over the speed limit on Highway 69 south of Greater Sudbury.
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'Kitten Shower' held ahead of anticipated influx of kittens this summer
The Barrie SPCA is taking inspiration from a traditional baby shower with its latest event this weekend to prepare for an influx of cats this summer.
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Ontario to ban cellphones in schools starting in September
Ontario is introducing a suite of measures that will crack down on cellphone use and vaping in schools.
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Wet weather to plague provinces, some areas to see up to 45 millimetres of rain
The same storm system that brought deadly tornadoes to parts of the U.S. is heading north, hammering some Canadian provinces with rain and snow, according to latest forecasts.
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U.S. CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
Three women diagnosed with HIV after getting 'vampire facial' procedures at an unlicensed medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles.
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Wasaga River Dragons hold first-ever prospects camp
The long list of firsts continues for the Wasaga River Dragons, as they wrapped up their first ever prospects camp Sunday morning at the Wasaga Stars Arena.
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These two chemists were friends for decades. A DNA test revealed they were actually cousins
Jim Arner was always interested in genealogy and discovering more about his ancestry. But after submitting his own DNA test, he learned an old work colleague was actually a distant cousin.
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Norovirus spreading at 'higher frequency' than expected in Canada
Norovirus is spreading at a 'higher frequency' than expected in Canada, specifically, in Ontario and Alberta, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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'Kitten Shower' held ahead of anticipated influx of kittens this summer
The Barrie SPCA is taking inspiration from a traditional baby shower with its latest event this weekend to prepare for an influx of cats this summer.
Empowering Indigenous youth: One hockey team's mission
What started as a hockey team wanting to make a difference for local Indigenous youth years ago turned into a massive nationwide endeavour.
Casino Rama adds new shows to its 2024 performance lineup
Two new shows are coming to Casino Rama's Entertainment Centre for fans of country music and 80s rock.
A Scout's generosity: How one 4th-Year Scout from Innisfil made a difference with 110 cake kits
A 4th-year scout from Innisfil provided 110 shelf-stable cake kits to youth through the charity Christmas for Kids.
Curling legend Glenn Howard reflects on his career & what's next
In an interview with CTV's Rob Cooper, conducted just two days into his retirement, Howard reflects on his illustrious career and what lies ahead.
Here's when to keep your car off the road for the spring street cleanup
Residents across Barrie are asked to keep their vehicles off the roads starting Monday for spring clean-up crews.
Simcoe County Rovers prepare for biggest game of lives
It was picture and media day for the Simcoe County Rovers on Wednesday as they get ready for the biggest game of their lives.
Fresh and healthy for two decades: Georgian Good Food Box program marks 20 years of service
The Georgian Good Food Box (GGFB) program is celebrating 20 years of providing fresh and healthy food to the South Georgian Bay community.
Community Spring Job Fair to be held in Barrie
A community job fair will be held in Barrie on Wednesday for anyone seeking to meet with hiring employers.
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BREAKING International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus up to 24 hours per week starting in September.
Toronto police arrest 12 people, lay 102 charges in major credit card fraud scheme
Toronto police say 12 people are facing a combined 102 charges in connection with an investigation into a major credit fraud scheme.
MPs targeted by Chinese hackers question why Canada didn't tell them
Members of Parliament are questioning why Canadian security officials did not inform them that they had been the target of Beijing-linked hackers, after learning from the FBI that the international parliamentary alliance they are a part of was in the crosshairs of the Chinese cyberattack in 2021.
Norovirus spreading at 'higher frequency' than expected in Canada
Norovirus is spreading at a 'higher frequency' than expected in Canada, specifically, in Ontario and Alberta, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that.
In a world first, king-size cigarettes in Canada must feature one of these warnings starting Tuesday
Tobacco manufacturers have until Tuesday to ensure every king-size cigarette produced for sale in Canada has a health warning printed directly on it.
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Anne Hathaway reveals she's now five years sober
Anne Hathaway first shared she lost interest in drinking after a bad hangover in 2018. She’s now five years sober.
Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey
The majority of Canadians aspiring to buy a home say they will push their plans to next year or later to wait for interest rates to drop, a new survey shows.
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