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CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
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Penetanguishene woman wins provincial Split the Pot lottery
'I was in shock! I couldn't believe it,' said Yvonne Berriault of Penetanguishene after hearing she had won a lottery. Berriault and her husband Guy are the latest recipients of the Split the Pot Lottery Grand Prize, which totaled $450,000 in the June draw. 'This kind of thing doesn't usually happen to me. And it feels so good knowing that it supports Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), a hospital that's always been close to my heart,' said Berriault. Berriault retired from GBGH nine years ago after 15 years working as a ward clerk. When she bought her ticket for June's Split the Pot draw, she chose GBGH Foundation as her hospital of choice, meaning the Foundation receives 100% of the net proceeds from her ticket sale. Split the Pot Lottery is supported by more than 80 hospital foundations across Ontario, offering bigger prizes and bigger impact. When purchasing a ticket, players select a hospital, and the foundation receives the net proceeds from their ticket sale. 'We're absolutely thrilled for Yvonne,' said Nicole Kraftscik, CEO of the GBGH Foundation. 'Her ongoing support truly reflects the power of community. Thanks to ticket buyers like Yvonne, we're able to invest in the critical tools and technology our care teams need to continue to provide excellent care every day.'
CTV News
13-07-2025
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Police investigation leads to seizure of drug paraphernalia, pills, and cash: OPP
Main Street in Penetanguishene, Ont. is pictured in this undated image. (Google Maps) Six people have been taken into custody as a result of an ongoing police investigation in the Town of Penetanguishene. On Tuesday morning, officers from Southern Georgian Bay, Huronia West, and Collingwood detachments, along with the OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a Main Street apartment building. Officers arrested a total of six suspects found inside the home and seized a quantity of substances believed to be cocaine. Police allege an assortment of pills, Canadian currency, and drug paraphernalia were also found inside the apartment. Four suspects were released unconditionally, while one person remained in custody on outstanding investigative warrants. After the investigation, a 54-year-old was charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine. The accused was released from custody and will appear before the courts at a later date. Anyone who is aware of criminal drug and property crime can anonymously report it by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Health
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16 new long-term care beds open at Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene
Sixteen new long-term beds are now open at Georgian Manor Home for the Aged in Penetanguishene, expanding the facility's capacity to 162 beds. The expansion, funded through Ontario's Construction Funding Subsidy top-up, is part of the provincial government's ongoing plan to strengthen long-term care across the province. 'This expansion is great news for Penetanguishene residents and is part of our plan to protect seniors and increase access to world-class care across our province,' said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, parliamentary assistant to the minister of long-term care. 'Now that construction is complete, 16 additional residents will have a safe and modern place to call home.' Operated by the County of Simcoe, Georgian Manor offers specialized services, including dementia care, advanced physical care, and sensory programs designed to support cognitive health. 'This expansion means more seniors in our community will have access to the high-quality, compassionate care they deserve, closer to home. It's an important step forward in strengthening support for our aging population and easing pressures on families across the region,' said Jill Dunlop, Simcoe North MPP. The Ontario government says it is taking steps to speed up the development of long-term care homes, including updating its funding model. As of this month, the province reports 147 long-term care projects are either completed, under construction or have ministry approval, representing nearly 24,000 new and redeveloped beds.
CTV News
19-06-2025
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Search warrants executed in Midland, Penetanguishene result in drug trafficking charges for local man
Ontario Provincial Police display drugs, ammunition, and cash seized during search warrants executed on Wed., June 18, 2025, in Midland and Penetanguishene. A Penetanguishene man is facing a series of drug trafficking charges after provincial police executed simultaneous search warrants at a residence and retail store on Wednesday morning. Officers with the OPP street crime units from several detachments, plus the tactical, rescue and K9 units, carried out the search warrants at locations on Gignac Drive in Penetanguishene and Midland Avenue in Midland. Officers took the accused into custody and say they seized a significant amount of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, codeine pills, morphine pills, oxycodone pills, and lorazepam pills. Ontario police say the searches also resulted in the seizure of brass knuckles, 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition, roughly $47,000 in Canadian cash, and drug paraphernalia. Along with drug-related charges, the accused is also facing possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of prohibited ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, unauthorized possession of a weapon, and failing to comply with a probation order. Police say the investigation isn't over. They are asking anyone with knowledge that could assist with the case to contact the OPP.
CTV News
22-05-2025
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Last of three suspects busted in alleged assault in Penetanguishene
The suspect police say they are searching for in an aggravated assault investigation in Penetanguishene, Ont. (OPP) (Source: OPP/Supplied)
