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Flags at Barrie City Hall have been lowered to half-mast after six young adults from the community were killed in a single-vehicle collision. Barrie police discovered the crash scene Sunday at 2 a.m. near McKay Road and Veteran’s Drive, which is between County Road 27 and Highway 400. That stretch of road is currently an…

North Shore Rescue is warning hikers against using Google Maps or similar apps to navigate wilderness areas after crews were called to the same mountain for the third time in recent months. Crews rescued a hiker who was stranded on a cliff on Mount Fromme on Saturday afternoon, after he attempted to climb the mountain from the…

Fire along Highway 97Casey Richardson & Brayden Ursel - Oct 28, 2023 / 6:10 pm | Story: 454462 Photo: S.Gittel UPDATE: 20:34 The Penticton Fire Department and Penticton Indian Band Fire Department were dispatched for a burning complaint at a homeless encampment on Hwy 97 north of Redwing just after 5:40 p.m. today. According to…

An optional evacuation plan has been finalized for residents of Grand Falls-Windsor as forest fires in central Newfoundland continue to burn out of control. The greatest fear now according to officials, is that two large fires will merge into one and every effort is being made to prevent that from happening. Grand Falls-Windsor Mayor…

Toronto police say two people are facing charges in connection with a string of home renovation frauds which saw the victims pressured into hiring contractors for work which was never completed. The incidents occurred between March and September this year. According to Toronto police, the suspects went door-to-door…

The B.C. government has applied in court to order two B.C. residents to explain how they got $1 million to buy a home on Salt Spring Island; the couple is allegedly linked as beneficiaries to a major stock fraud scheme. The B.C. government has filed for its first unexplained wealth order that, if approved by a judge, will legally compel…

Photo: Contributed UPDATE: 7:15 a.m. The Kelowna Fire Department says the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited in the city following a hedge fire Tuesday night. Platoon Capt. John Kelly says the regional dispatch centre received multiple 911 calls about 10 p.m., reporting a large cedar hedge on fire next to Moraine Park. Crews…

Stefan Aulenbach and his family are living in a campground near Lunenburg, N.S., while he searches for a place to live — but time is running out. The campground shuts its doors in October, and he feels no closer to finding a home for his family. "We had never planned to be living here 24/7," Aulenbach said. "It's beyond humbling. It sometimes…

An invasive insect species has the potential to do millions of dollars of damage to Ontario's wine and grape-growing industry, experts say.The spotted lanternfly was recently detected in New York state, not far from the Niagara wine-growing region.There is cause for concern, and this insect "really likes to feed on grape vines," said Emily…

The Republic of Senegal says one of its on-duty diplomats in Ottawa was beaten at her home by police earlier this week, while Quebec's Gatineau Police Service says its members subdued and arrested a person who was violent toward officers.The Embassy of Senegal posted a French-language news release from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…