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Wasaga Beach man gains freedom with one wish after 6 months indoors
BARRIE, ONT. — Wasaga Beach resident Paul Corrigan had one simple wish – to go outside. Corrigan hadn’t been outside…
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Rejuvenation project in downtown Midland enters final phase
MIDLAND, ONT. — The end to a multi-year project in the heart of Midland, Ont., is coming as construction enters…
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How London hopes to cover $58M in COVID-related costs in 2021
LONDON, ONT. — The pandemic will take another massive bite out of city hall’s budget this year, and the options…
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Suspicious fires at popular hiking trail in Orillia under investigation
BARRIE, ONT. — Provincial police in Orillia say more arsons have sparked in the Scout Valley area in recent days…
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Over 9,200 cannabis plants seized from Tiny Township farm: OPP
BARRIE, ONT. — Southern Georgian Bay OPP says over 9,200 cannabis plants were seized from a massive grow-op in Tiny…
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Already reeling from COVID-19, market businesses hit another road block
LONDON, ONT. — After almost 50 years in the restaurant business Mark Kitching, who owns Waldo’s on King, has reached…
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Life back to normal in Springbank neighbourhood after standoff
LONDON, ONT. — Nothing to see here, and nobody home. Life was back to normal in a Springbank Drive neighbourhood…
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First case of ‘double mutant’ COVID-19 variant confirmed in Quebec
MONTREAL — A fifth variant type of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has been detected in Quebec. The health department in…
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Heading to the trails? Here’s what you need to know about ticks
BARRIE, ONT. — Trail walks and bike rides are more popular than ever as the pandemic drags on and forces…
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Future of Goderich, Ont. airport up for debate
GODERICH, ONT. — Goderich’s airport runs a deficit each year, and is chronically under utilized. It has some in the…
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Montreal vet fined and suspended after removing 19 teeth from dog without owner’s consent
MONTREAL — A Montreal veterinarian has been disciplined after removing 19 teeth from a Yorkshire terrier without the consent of…
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Winter returns but warmer weather expected by the weekend
LONDON, ONT. — Winter has made a return to portions of southwestern Ontario including London, but warmer weather will return…
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Drivers concerned as seven LTC workers test positive for COVID-19
LONDON, ONT. — CTV News has learned that seven employees at the London Transit Commission (LTC) are currently positive for…
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Innisfil company pleads guilty after construction worker falls 21-feet at job site
BARRIE, ONT. — An Innisfil company accused of not adequately training a worker who fell 21-feet at a construction site…
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Barrie Rotary Club planning COVID-19 commemorative garden
BARRIE, ONT. — As early as this summer, a corner of Barrie’s Sunnidale Park could be transformed into a garden…
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Kincardine, Ont. council picks new mayor
WINGHAM, ONT. — Kincardine has a new mayor, and his name is Gerry Glover. The 41-year-old CEO of the Kincardine…
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Fanshawe offering free program to help address long-term care labour shortages
LONDON, ONT. — In an effort to help address labour shortages in long-term care homes, Fanshawe College will be offering…
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Barrie won’t study reducing speed limits
BARRIE, ONT. — Barrie’s speed limits won’t be dropping anytime soon. At a virtual meeting Monday night, city councillors voted…
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As province lowers AstraZeneca age requirement, doctor urges people to get the first shot they’re offered
BARRIE — After a weekend of changing direction from the province and an announcement of the Federal Government sending in…
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Boots and Hearts music festival cancelled again due to COVID-19
BARRIE — For the second year in a row, the Boots and Hearts Festival in Oro-Medonte, Ont., has been cancelled.…
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