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CTV News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Thunderstorm warning issued for southwest Simcoe, Dufferin counties
A line of powerful thunderstorms roll into Barrie, on Sun. July 19, 2020 (Lexy Benedict/CTV News -- FILE IMAGE) Communities in the southwestern part of Simcoe County and across Dufferin County are under a thunderstorm warning for Wednesday evening. According to Environment Canada, meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts. The weather agency states that the storms are spanning from Shelburne to Grand Valley and moving east at 70 kilometres per hour. The areas that could be impacted span as far southwest as the towns of Orangeville and Caledon and as far northeast as Innisfil. Environmental Canada adds that local utility outages are likely, as well as damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees. Residents are urged to take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches and to seek protection from flying debris and hail.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Suspect arrested after shots fired during two home invasions on same street in Dufferin County
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on September 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby A 24-year-old man is facing a long list of charges after shots were fired during a pair of armed home invasions on the same street in Dufferin Country last week. Police say that the incidents were separated by just three hours and took place on Shady Glen Lane in the Town of Mono, which is just north of Orangeville. It is alleged that the suspect forcibly entered the first home at around 9 p.m. on May 23, displayed a firearm and demanded valuables from the victim. Police have said that shots were fired at the scene but no injuries were reported. The second home invasion took place at around midnight at another house on the same street. Police say that the male suspect again forced their way inside the home, displayed a firearm and demanded valuables. This time, police say a struggle ensued between the suspect and the victim, during which gunshots were reported. It is not immediately clear who fired the shots. Police say that officers arrived a short time later and took the suspect into custody. Nathan Nezbeth, 24, of Mono, is facing 19 charges in total, including assault with a weapon. Police continue to investigate and are urging anyone with information to contact investigators.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Canada Road Safety Week nabbed 302 delinquent Dufferin drivers
A Dufferin County Ontario Provincial Police officer points a radar gun at oncoming traffic during Canada's Road Safety Week, May 13 to 19, 2025.
