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Wildfire smoke fills skies triggering warnings to limit outdoor time

Wildfire smoke fills skies triggering warnings to limit outdoor time

Residents across the region are waking up to hazy skies and the smell of smoke in the air, as a special air quality statement remains in effect Monday due to drifting wildfire smoke from Northern Ontario.

Careless driving charge laid after crash sends 4 to hospital

Careless driving charge laid after crash sends 4 to hospital

Ont. family gives back after tragic loss, raising thousands for hospital that cared for their son

Ont. family gives back after tragic loss, raising thousands for hospital that cared for their son

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Senior, 83, flown to trauma hospital after serious crash in Kawartha Lakes

Senior, 83, flown to trauma hospital after serious crash in Kawartha Lakes

Provincial police report large number of marine incidents this weekend

Provincial police report large number of marine incidents this weekend

Police investigation leads to seizure of drug paraphernalia, pills, and cash: OPP

Police investigation leads to seizure of drug paraphernalia, pills, and cash: OPP

Motorcyclist seriously injured in overnight crash near Highway 400 overpass

Motorcyclist seriously injured in overnight crash near Highway 400 overpass

Muskoka Lakes firefighters help tiny turtle cross the road

Muskoka Lakes firefighters help tiny turtle cross the road

Mayor clears air on Midland Bay Landing as ‘misinformation swirls around on social media’

Mayor clears air on Midland Bay Landing as ‘misinformation swirls around on social media’

Barrie police crack down on organized crime, over 60 criminal charges laid in months-long investigation

Barrie police crack down on organized crime, over 60 criminal charges laid in months-long investigation

Barrie’s Butter Tart Festival drew hundreds of tart lovers to the downtown core

Barrie’s Butter Tart Festival drew hundreds of tart lovers to the downtown core

Fatal motorcycle crash on Hwy 11 under investigation in Muskoka

Fatal motorcycle crash on Hwy 11 under investigation in Muskoka

Trump’s tariff threats hit home with businesses facing supply chain shock

Trump’s tariff threats hit home with businesses facing supply chain shock

Lane closures expected on section of Highway 400 this weekend

Lane closures expected on section of Highway 400 this weekend

Man rushed to hospital following early morning shooting in North York

Man rushed to hospital following early morning shooting in North York

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Canada’s power grid is not ready for extreme weather: experts

By Rukhsar Ali / CTV News Fellowship ProjectJuly 14, 2025 at 5:00AM EDT

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Small plane crashes after takeoff at London Southend Airport

By The Associated PressJuly 14, 2025 at 6:52AM EDT

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations, including Canada, likely to draw attention of Chinese spy ships

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