Barrie Latest News
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No winning ticket sold for Friday’s $60 million Lotto Max jackpotThe jackpot for the next draw on May 30 will be an estimated $65 million, with eight $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for grabs.CanadaMay 27
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Métis Nation of Ontario accused of recasting First Nations’ ancestors as MétisThe Métis Nation of Ontario is in hot water with First Nations Chiefs in Northwestern Ontario with many calling for their self-government agreement to be revoked.PoliticsMay 27
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Jays place catcher Jansen on 10-day injured listThe Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left groin strain.SportsMay 26
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Fight to save ER in Minden, Ont. reaches Lhotse, world’s 4th highest mountainCanadian-Belarusian mountaineer Liliya Ianovskaia managed to reach the summit of Lhotse in Nepal on May 24 and held up a Canadian flag bearing the words 'Save Minden ER.'CanadaMay 26
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Fourth person arrested in connection with kidnapping of Elnaz HajtamiriAnother man has been arrested in connection with kidnapping of Elnaz Hajtamiri who was abducted from a relative’s home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., on Jan. 12, 2022.CrimeMay 26
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Police arrest man for making and disturbing child pornography in BarrieBarrie police charged a 43-year-old Barrie man following a months long online child pornography investigation.CrimeMay 26
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Body of missing Ontario toddler found outdoors on daycare propertyThe body of a little girl was pulled from what looked like a well just north of Cobourg, Ont., on Thursday after being reported missing that evening.CanadaMay 26
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Turning potato peels into yoga pants? Yes, Ontario researchers want to do thatThe project will involve a process called precision fermentation, which allows tiny creatures to snack on starchy foods and then poop out tiny particles of plastic waste.CanadaMay 26
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An Ontario single mom who couldn’t afford fresh food helping others with rising costsAn initiative that started to help family and neighbours in London, Ont., struggling with the cost of food during the pandemic is now helping ensure 76 families fridges are full.CanadaMay 26
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99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents’ rooms: ministerNearly 99 per cent of nursing homes in Ontario now have air conditioning in residents' rooms, almost a year after the province set a deadline for the requirement.CanadaMay 26
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Ontario urged to develop ‘guardrails’ on public sector use of AIOntario's privacy commissioner and human rights commission say the province should put in place ``effective guardrails'' on the public sector's use of artificial intelligence.CanadaMay 25
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Ontario killer who evaded police for 3 years before sentencing back behind barsPolice say what started as a drug trafficking investigation in Windsor, Ont., ended in the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a 2015 shooting death in London.CrimeMay 25
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Human remains found in Wasaga Beach under investigation by Ontario Provincial PoliceOntario Provincial Police are investigating after surveying crews discovered human remains while working along an area off Highway 26 in the Town of Wasaga Beach.CrimeMay 25
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Critics blast Ontario government for ‘inaction’ on Minden ER closure set for June 1Ontario NDPs and the Ontario Health Coalition are calling on the government to intervene on the planned closure of the ER in Minden on June 1, 2023.HealthMay 25
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Longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario on the wayThe longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario is on the way. Here's a look at what's expected and when it will begin.WeatherMay 25
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Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline loomsThe Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents the workers, says employees want more money, more resources and more training.CanadaMay 25
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Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature controlCustomers who sign up for the Peak Perks program will receive a $75 prepaid credit card in exchange for giving their smart thermostat manufacturer secure access to the device.CanadaMay 25
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Niagara Region on province’s list for potential dissolution following reviewThe mayor of Niagara Falls supports a provincial review that could break-up of Niagara Region. 'It's a matter of not just saving money, but too many cooks in the kitchen.'PoliticsMay 25
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‘I owe this country’: London, Ont.’s new top cop came to Canada as Vietnamese refugeeLondon Police Chief Designate Thai Truong was born in a refugee camp in Bangkok, Thailand, and was named for the country. He cites seeking asylum in Canada as driving force.CanadaMay 25
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Meet Aaliyah Edwards. She is striving to be Canada’s next WNBA starAaliyah Edwards is one of the best in NCAA women's basketball, and now the Kingston, Ont. native is hoping to reach the next level by playing in the WNBA.SportsMay 24
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Senior dies after mobility scooter stuck by SUV in GravenhurstOntario Provincial Police say a fatal crash involving an SUV and a mobility scooter happened at the intersection of Winewood Avenue and Muskoka Road North in Gravenhurst on May 19.CrimeMay 24
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‘Hearing shouldn’t be for the privileged’: Family fights for cochlear implant coverageCochlear implants are surgically implanted devices that provide a sense of hearing to profoundly deaf adults and children. They're expensive, and not equally funded in Canada.CanadaMay 24
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$70M Lotto Max win would be largest unclaimed Canadian lottery prize ever"Someone out there bought a Lotto Max ticket ... for a chance to win a $70 million jackpot. And in this case, they did. But no one's come forward yet," an OLG spokesperson said.CanadaMay 24
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‘Bring it on’: Ontario Premier Doug Ford targets Bonnie Crombie over leadership bidDoug Ford said he's happy to take on Bonnie Crombie, but criticized her decision to stay on as mayor of Mississauga while running for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party.PoliticsMay 24
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Fate of Stellantis EV battery plant in Ottawa’s hands: FordConstruction of the Stellantis and LG Energy Solution EV battery plant has stalled but Premier Doug Ford says the province has contributed more than its fair share.CanadaMay 24