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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Road rage victim shot at near Alliston at midnight
Police are seeking the public's help in locating a white F-150 pickup truck in the Alliston area (File). Police are investigating a serious road rage incident that occurred on Wednesday between 11p.m., and 12:14 a.m. Thursday in New Tecumseth. Shortly after midnight, a driver headed westbound on County Road 1 saw a white Ford F-150 pickup swerving and braking erratically. When both vehicles reached the intersection of County Road 1 and Adjala-Tecumseth Townline, the victim passed the suspect vehicle, stopped, and briefly confronted the driver. He did not get a description of the driver or a licence plate number. He drove westbound on County Road 1, but the suspect vehicle quickly reappeared behind him. Both vehicles turned northbound onto County Road 50. Police say as they approached the intersection of County Road 50 and Highway 89, the victim entered the left turning lane while the suspect's truck entered the right turning lane, beside the driver's car. Suddenly the victim heard a loud bang, initially believed to be a rock striking the vehicle. When he returned home, he discovered a bullet hole in the front passenger door. He called police who arrived and retrieved bullet fragments from the door. The suspect vehicle, described as a white Ford F-150, was last seen heading eastbound on Highway 89 toward Alliston. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam footage from the area between 11p.m. Wednesday and 12:30 a.m. Thursday to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Health officials warn residents after positive West Nile virus testing in bird and mosquito pool
Health officials are warning residents about the risk of potentially serious illness after a bird in Barrie and a mosquito pool in New Tecumseth tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). "These positive results are in addition to the positive test in a bird in the municipality of Bradford West Gwillimbury during the month of July and a positive mosquito pool reported last week in New Tecumseth," the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) added. The health unit confirmed no human cases of the virus have been reported this year. "However, the health unit is reminding the public that an increase in virus among birds and mosquitos presents a higher likelihood that the virus can spread to humans." WNv is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, which becomes a carrier after feeding on an infected bird. 'Positive test results are a reminder that we all need to continue to take appropriate measures to protect ourselves against WNv at this time of year, and the best way to do this is by protecting yourself from mosquito bites,' health officials stated. SMDHU encourages residents to take precautions to avoid being bitten by an infected mosquito, including wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants, particularly in areas where mosquitoes are more prevalent, and staying indoors during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Health experts say while most people bitten by infected mosquitoes won't show symptoms, the virus can lead to serious illness in some. Typical symptoms include fever, muscle weakness, stiff neck, confusion, severe headache, and sudden sensitivity to light, and very rarely, can cause severe neurological issues. Anyone experiencing symptoms should seek medical advice.
CTV News
05-08-2025
- CTV News
Erratic driver busted on impaired charges
Breathalyzer and handcuffs shown in this March 6, 2025 photo. Witnesses called police after a driver was seen weaving across the road and barely avoiding a ditch Friday. Provincial police located the vehicle near the 25 Sideroad in Adjala-Tosorontio Township at around 10:30 p.m. After speaking with the driver, they arrested him on impaired driving charges. A 63-year-old New Tecumseth man was charged and is scheduled to appear in a Bradford court on August 28. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
CTV News
22-07-2025
- CTV News
Theft of two semi-trucks under investigation in New Tecumseth
A white Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck was reportedly stolen from a business in New Tecumseth on July 16, 2025. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public's help solving the theft of two brand new semi-trucks from a business in New Tecumseth. Police say the theft of two 2026 white Freightliner Cascadia trucks - one sleeper truck and one day cab truck - happened on July 16 at around 11:30 a.m. at a commercial property on C.W. Leach Road. Investigators obtained surveillance footage, which they say captured four unidentified individuals on the property around 2 a.m. Police say the group arrived in a gunmetal grey four-door sedan with tinted windows and sunroof. Police say no licence plate was obtained, and no further identifying details are available. The investigation is ongoing with police asking anyone with information or surveillance footage of the incident to contact the OPP 1-888-310-1122, quoting report E250940333.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Multiple people sent to hospital after morning crash in New Tecumseth
A recent spate of copper wire thefts continued in New Liskeard last week when it emerged that tens of thousands of dollars worth had been stolen from a construction site in New Liskeard. A crash involving a transport truck in the Town of New Tecumseth sent three people to the local hospital. On Friday morning, Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers arrived on the scene of a collision near the 8th Line and Sideroad 15. Police asked all drivers to avoid the area while crews worked to conduct their investigation. OPP say a transport truck and another vehicle collided along the rural road. Police confirmed to CTV News that three people were taken to the hospital after facing minor injuries from the crash. OPP say the investigation remains ongoing and newer information will be shared if required.
