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CTV News
6 days ago
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Manhunt continues for Muskoka murder suspect
A manhunt is underway in cottage country after three people were found dead in a Bracebridge home. Police are speaking for the first time as a 29-year-old suspect wanted for murder remains at large. Luke Simard has the latest.
CTV News
21-07-2025
- Politics
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Premiers meeting with Indigenous leaders to discuss big infrastructure projects
Video CTV's Rachel Aiello reports from Huntsville, where premiers are expected to speak with Indigenous leaders in Ontario cottage country.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- Business
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Majority of Canadians plan on travelling domestically this summer: survey
The majority of Canadians plan to travel across their home country and support local businesses this summer, according to a new survey by TD Bank Group. The survey, which was conducted by The Harris Poll Canada in May, found that 89 per cent of Canadians feel it's important to support small businesses this summer. Sixty-four per cent of survey respondents plan to travel within Canada in the coming months. 'It's particularly welcome news, as many of our small business customers have been concerned about consumer spending slowing down,' said Julia Kelly, vice president of small business banking at TD, in a news release. The survey says 63 per cent of Canadians will research shops, restaurants and attractions at their destinations before going there. Trips to cottages seem to be on the upswing as 46 per cent of Gen Z and 42 per cent of Millennials planning on visiting cottage country this summer. The survey randomly selected 1,531 adults. More to come…
CTV News
01-07-2025
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Stretch of Highway 11 re-opened, shelter-in-place order lifted while investigation continues
A major gateway to Ontario cottage country was fully re-opened Tuesday afternoon after provincial police shut down the stretch of Highway 11, between Washago and Gravenhurst, for about four hours due to an investigation in the Severn Township area. Ontario Provincial Police also lifted an order to the public—including anyone who might be caught in traffic due to the closure—to shelter in place and to stay in their vehicles with the doors locked. There was heavy police presence in the area this morning, with one car towed from a ditch in the southbound direction. Police presence has thinned out as of Tuesday afternoon, but they are expected to remain in the area while they investigate the incident. The highway was closed between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road, and between Canning Road and Graham Road. Police are not releasing any other information at this time. They are asking the public to report any suspicious activity. With files from The Canadian Press
CTV News
01-07-2025
- CTV News
Stretch of Highway 11 closed for police investigation
Provincial police have closed a major gateway to cottage country on Canada Day due to an investigation in the Severn Township area. 6:34 a.m. OPP stated that Highway 11 is closed in both directions between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road and between Canning Road and Graham Road. The OPP's public information advisor confirmed it was due to an ongoing investigation. 7:12 a.m. OPP stated that the highway remained closed between Southwood Road and Cox Road, asking the public to shelter in place and avoid the area. 7:38 a.m. OPP stated that the Highway remained closed in both directions between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road and between Canning Road and Graham Road. The public information advisor advised drivers who are stuck in traffic to remain in their vehicles with the doors locked. 9:36 a.m. OPP confirmed that traffic was beginning to move, starting with the northbound lanes and added that the southbound lanes will follow shorty. 10:08 a.m. OPP continued asking the public to avoid the area, and confirmed that vehicles in the closure area started getting removed.
