Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks
In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it’s assumed they carry the illness. Continue reading
Waterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Severe weather in northwestern Ontario produced a tornado over the water on Lake of the Woods Wednesday. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
Nearly 53,000 sexual assault cases treated by Ontario doctors over 15 years: study
Victims of sexual assault regularly turn up in Ontario emergency rooms, a new study has found. Continue reading
OPP investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at former Bangor Lodge in Bracebridge
Police say they’re looking for any potential witnesses who may have seen activity on the property. Continue reading
Homeland Security chief says family separations at U.S. border are down
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said fewer than 1,000 children have been separated from families out of 450,000 family groups that have crossed the border since October. Continue reading
Heat warning issued for Muskoka and Parry Sound areas
Daytime temperatures in the low to mid 30s with afternoon humidex values of 40 or higher are expected for Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Police searching for 2 suspects after reported break-in in Barrie
Between 4:23 a.m. and 4:28 a.m., the Cabela’s on Concert Way was entered after two suspects smashed a lower pane of glass on the front door, police say. Continue reading
‘I have a lot of hope now’: Wife of jailed Saudi blogger hails Pence’s call for husband’s release
The wife of jailed Saudi dissident Raif Badawi said U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence gave her hope Thursday when he called on Saudi Arabia to free her husband. Continue reading
Man charged with impaired driving following fatal crash in Perry Township, Ont.: OPP
OPP say the 34-year-old woman was hit on Monday night and was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue reading
Heat warning in effect for Barrie, Orillia and nearby communities
Daytime temperatures in the low to mid 30s with afternoon humidex values of 40 or higher are expected for Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Democrats split on how to counter racism in 2020 election as Trump exploits it
The party’s left wing wants an all-in battle against racism, while others question whether race should be the centerpiece of the campaign to replace Trump. Continue reading
Barrie woman charged after failing to stop when caught speeding in Bradford: police
Police allege the woman drove off after an officer stopped her vehicle in Bradford early Monday evening. Continue reading
SIU toll-free number being used in fraudulent calls asking people for SIN
Ontario’s police watchdog says its toll-free number is being used in fraudulent calls that ask people for their social insurance number. Continue reading
Wrongly executed Tsilhqot’in chief honoured in New Westminster
The nation wants Chief Ahan’s remains returned to his homeland in B.C.’s Cariboo region. Continue reading
Carrot prices have jumped 30% since February. Here’s why
Food prices, in particular, food that “comes out of the ground” are subject to weather conditions. Continue reading
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Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks
In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it’s assumed they carry the illness. Continue reading
Waterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Severe weather in northwestern Ontario produced a tornado over the water on Lake of the Woods Wednesday. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nearly 53,000 sexual assault cases treated by Ontario doctors over 15 years: study
Victims of sexual assault regularly turn up in Ontario emergency rooms, a new study has found. Continue reading
OPP investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at former Bangor Lodge in Bracebridge
Police say they’re looking for any potential witnesses who may have seen activity on the property. Continue reading
Heat warning issued for Muskoka and Parry Sound areas
Daytime temperatures in the low to mid 30s with afternoon humidex values of 40 or higher are expected for Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Police searching for 2 suspects after reported break-in in Barrie
Between 4:23 a.m. and 4:28 a.m., the Cabela’s on Concert Way was entered after two suspects smashed a lower pane of glass on the front door, police say. Continue reading
Man charged with impaired driving following fatal crash in Perry Township, Ont.: OPP
OPP say the 34-year-old woman was hit on Monday night and was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue reading
Heat warning in effect for Barrie, Orillia and nearby communities
Daytime temperatures in the low to mid 30s with afternoon humidex values of 40 or higher are expected for Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Barrie woman charged after failing to stop when caught speeding in Bradford: police
Police allege the woman drove off after an officer stopped her vehicle in Bradford early Monday evening. Continue reading
SIU toll-free number being used in fraudulent calls asking people for SIN
Ontario’s police watchdog says its toll-free number is being used in fraudulent calls that ask people for their social insurance number. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford wants answers on mental health detainee who fled, calls man a ‘nutcase’
Zhebin Cong, who was found not criminally responsible for the death of his roommate, had been on an unaccompanied trip into the community from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on July 3 when he failed to return, the hospital said. Continue reading
68-year-old Innisfil man charged with impaired driving: police
A 68-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving after officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving erratically and below the speed limit on Yonge Street in Innisfil, police say. Continue reading
Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river flooding
The province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them. Continue reading
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Cobourg woman seeks live organ donor
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
A Cobourg woman’s desperate search for a live liver donor is highlighting the lack of available organs for transplant in Ontario. Continue reading
Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
Flu fears across Ontario spread after death toll rises in Australia
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
“Even though you may have never had the flu, that doesn’t mean you never will,” said pharmacist Jason Hinton. Continue reading
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Crews battle massive fire at Muskoka Timber Mills in Bracebridge
The fire broke out on Wednesday at Muskoka Timber Mills, located on Manitoba Street about seven kilometres north of downtown Bracebridge. Continue reading
Richmond Hill, Ont. residents will soon be able to pay property taxes in Bitcoin
“We want to give our citizens and our residents every opportunity to pay with whatever currency they have.” Continue reading
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Eric Trump called out by Ontario father for tweet that used son’s image
Jeremy Rupke says Donald Trump’s son Eric showed “disrespect” and lack of forethought when he included an image of four-year-old Mason Rupke in a recent social media broadside against Democrats. Continue reading
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Assaulted Hamilton bus driver describes details of attack: ‘I think I’m lucky’
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
“You forgive people for certain things,” said Derrick Sealy, “but you don’t forget.” Continue reading
Police investigating after Burlington man seriously injured in reported assault in Bala, Ont.
Bracebridge OPP and Muskoka Paramedic Services responded to the assault at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday on Bala Falls Road near Muskoka Road 169, police say. Continue reading
Ontario government writes off $445M in old Chrysler debt from bailout
Ottawa wrote off $2.6 billion last year that it wouldn’t collect from Chrysler, and a spokeswoman for Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips says once that happened, the province had no legal recourse to recover outstanding money. Continue reading
33-year-old man charged after break-ins, thefts in Temagami, Ont.: OPP
OPP say a 33-year-old man allegedly broke into a cottage and “out-buildings” in Temagami, Ont., between May and June this year. Continue reading
22-year-old man charged following reported break-in in Parry Sound
Police say officers responded to a call about an alleged break-in on James Street at about noon on Monday. Continue reading
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