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[frank]: jennifer? Oh, no. Jennifer? Jennifer! Jennifer! Frank, can you call jason? Dinner's going to be late. This dried nicely. I think I'm going to give it the da. Give it to him. It's a work of fiction. Nah, that's what I like to call a confession. Oh, and, um, by the way, nice of you to let us know you were at the fox and hound. You never would have gotten close without that amateur nancy drew. Jennifer? Oh, she's our secret weapon. You want to tell mr. Duncan anything? [clicks intercom button] tell him I finished novel murders . Needs some work. The ending is a little weak. Might be more realistic if the author spent the rest of his life in jail. He seemed like a nice guy. We went to his book signing. He was very charming. They usually are. That sweet man who bought the bird, he was really killed just for practice? Duncan wanted to see if he was capable of murder, so he copied a murder from an agatha christie book. That's so sick. And he built a room, just to kill you? Well, I don't think he knew his intended victim when he built it, but he did know I was getting closer to figuring out the murders. And he made a hologram, yes, it was like he was there the whole time. Huh, like tupac at coachella. Okay, so did I get this right, you were worried about dad and I camping while you were giving manuscript notes to a serial killer? Mm-hmm. There's no way duncan's getting out, right? Not a chance. We got him cold. That call was the mayor's office. They're putting jenn up for the citizen's medal of honor. [gasps] mom! This is so exciting. I think I want to follow in your footsteps. How do I start, read a lot of mysteries? [ ]

( ) >> Announcer: ctv news with catalina gillies. >> Catalina: a tragic end to a devastating crash. A toddler has died from their injuries after he was hit by a recycling truck in barrie on thursday afternoon. >>> Good evening and thanks for joining us. >>> Police say the 23-year-old boy involved in the crash in the city's south end yesterday has died. And while the investigation continues, the community is now grieving the tragic passing. Ctv's mike arsalides reports. >> Unfortunately, the child passed away overnight. >> Mike: barrie police confirming the little boy's death this morning. The 23-month-old hit by a recycling truck on red maple lane rushed to hospital before being air lifted to sick kids in toronto where he succumbed to his injuries. >> This is a truly tragic incident that our community is now going to live through. >> Really saddened. Because for a kid to die like that is very difficult for the parents. >> Mike: young families in the area this morning sending their kids off to school shocked to hear of the child's death. >> Because I got my daughter playing outside every day running around riding her bike and what not it makes me feel -- I don't know how to explain it. >> Every time the kids want to go outside to play I'm with them. >> Mike: place say the accident happened around 12:40 near yonge street and maple view drive east. A new subdivision which has had homes in it under construction for several years. >> Neighbourhoods are popping up literally overnight. And people need to understand that where there may not have been traffic earlier in the day, there could be traffic with construction vehicles, road maintenance vehicles, recycling vehicles. People just need to keep an eye on their children. Keep them at arm's length. But keep them in your sight at all times. >> Mike: the street has no sidewalks. Police say several surveillance cameras in the construction zone were recording at the time of the crash as the community mourns for the family. >> We have to acknowledge the fact that a life has been lost. And that's something that is irreversible. >> Mike: in a statement to ctv news the chief operations officer of the recycling company, emterra said in part they're deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred adding our hearts and deep east sympathies are with the family. Police say their investigation continues asking anyone who has information or surveillance video this tragic accident to come forward. Mike arsalides, ctv news, barrie. >> Catalina: one person has been arrested and charged in connection to a murder in alliston nearly two years ago. Emergency crews were crawled to a home on covid-19 crescent in the morning of august 26th, 2022 for reports of gunfire. 38-year-old sibel duzguner was found outside the home with gun shot wounds and taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead. >> On may 23rd, 2024, members of the nottawasaga detachment major crime unit arrested one person. Ahmet duzguner and charged that person with first degree murder. >> Catalina: the suspect appeared in a barrie courtroom today to have the charges sworn in. He will remain behind bars until his next court appearance on june 5th.

>>> The barrie man who failed to show up for a sentencing after being convicted of sex crimes against a child has been arrested. 50-year-old erik johnson appeared in bail court this morning in barrie. He and desiree torrance were both scheduled to appear for sentencing on thursday. But johnson was a no-show. Prompting the court to issue a warrant for his arrest. Johnson and torrance were found guilty of 10 counts including sexual assault. Assault and forcible confinement in december relating to incidents that took place several years ago. >>> Picking up a pack of beer or a bottle of wine before you head to the cottage this summer is about to get easier. The ontario government announcing today the expanded sales of alcoholic beverages offered at convenience grocery and big box stores will happen earlier than planned. Ctv's queen's park bureau chief siobhan morris has the details. >> Siobhan: the premier doesn't drink alcohol but has been pledging for years to put it in closer reach. >> We're getting it done faster. In fact, we're getting it done starting this summer. >> Siobhan: starting august 1st, grocers in big box stores that already sell alcohol can add boozey setsers, big mix drinks and cases of beer -- up to 30. >> On september 5th, convenience stores like this one will be able to sell beer, cider, wine, and ready-to-drinkality coal I can beverages. >> Siobhan: starting halloween for big box stores can sell if they're licensed. To make it happen, $225 million taxpayer dollars goes to the beer store through the trans nice where it's going is to make sure that we protect the beer store employees to make sure they know they're going to be taken care of. We're going it 0 audit every single penny to make sure that's going in the right place. >> Siobhan: that includes keeping a minimum number of stores open. But with hospitals under strain, municipal infrastructure buckleing. >> How is paying $225 million to accelerate alcohol sales the place that money should go? >> Thank you for that. I will just rattle off a few things. When it comes to patient -- >> Siobhan: boasting about high spending on health care and ontario ranking well compared to other provinces for access to primary care, from ontarians, a cocktail of feelings about these changes. >> People are looking for convenience at this time. So I think it works for people. >> I'm worried about my young kids. So they shouldn't be able to have that easy access. To go and get it from the convenience store. >> Fantastic makes it easy for everybody, everybody's happy. >> Siobhan: not shall. The retail council of canada speaking for big grocers call this is a sweetheart deal for the multinational company that is own the beer store a gift from taxpayers. While pushing recycling costs on to grocers and consumers and members will have to take a serious look at whether or not seeing alcohol under this framework makes sense. For entirely different reasons, the centre for addiction and mental health is also disappointd. >> And really feel like this is a choice of convenience over ontarians' health and well-being. >> Reporter: kmh says alcohol pays a role in 6,000 deaths a year in ontario. A number they expect to rise. >> We're really worried about violence and domestic violence. Which is already seeing increases. We know how link that had is to alcohol. We're worried about DUIs. >> Siobhan: the premier acknowledges there will be speed bumps navigating a change of this size and scope. >> But I'm confident we'll get through those bumps. >> Siobhan: this sped-up time line is fueling speculation the premier might call an early election. Today premier ford wouldn't commit to the 2026 date but would commit to getting his legislation through.

>>> Premier confident announced the plan for you had a mat I can renewals in november. The automatic renewals will only be available for drivers in good standing. Those with parking tickets or toll bills will still have to do it manually. The ford government previously ended annual registration fees for licence plates but drivers are still required to renew their plates on their birthday each year. >>> Well, it was sure a nice day out there today. Let's take a first look fecast.aring with the current radar and satellite images from the bit of cloud cover making its way through our region but we had a pretty warm evening. Looking at current temperatures around the region up in muskoka, parry sound, haliburton right now. 8 in gravenhurst, 14 in orillia. 12° in collingwood and newmarket. A little warmer down south. 15 in toronto. We'll have your full weather forecast later on in the show. >>> Riders hoping to take the go train south out of barrie over the weekend will have to catch the bus instead with rail service temporarily suspended. Trains will not run on saturday or sunday between the allen dale water front go and union stations due to construction. Instead, go busses will run between the allen dale and highway 407 stations. Delays are also expected monday and tuesday as the construction will also impact trains. Regular service should resume on wednesday. >>> The future is looking bright in muskoka. An area already rich with lush trails and walking trails. This promises to be an ongoing attraction to people across the province. Here's ctv's rob cooper with more. >> Rob: it's been a picture perfect day in muskoka. A kind of day michelle sharp hits the trails with her pal milly. >> It's a great space to walk the dog. We get out every day and get our physical activity in. >> Rob: the lands are a popular place for those who enjoy the outdoors. >> I know this is a special place. >> Rob: today the province announcing it signed a new 10-year land use agreement with the town to continue to operate and maintain the valuable land. >> It gives the town the authority to manage developments here on the crown land relevance for things like upgrading signage, parking lots, picnic trails. >> Rob: the trails have been 26,000 visitors every year. The mayor says the area is for everyone to use. >> Focus on making sure that what we're offering in this park is one that is attractive to not just the locals but folks that want to come here and visit. >> Rob: scott wilson is with the muskoka off-road cycling association. They maintain the trails for the town. >> We make a real concerted effort to have a good mix of beginner trails, green trails. Intermeet blue trails. And advance black and we even have a couple of double black diamond trails in here. >> Rob: the town of bracebridge has maintained this trail since 1993. This latest permit is good for 10 years. And I'm told people will be able to use the trail year round. Rob cooper, ctv news, bracebridge. >> Catalina: for decades the town of wasaga beach has been left without the presence of the royal canadian legion. That will change this weekend as the town gets set to celebrate the opening of a new branch. Ctv's christian d'avino reports. >> Christian: it's been a missing piece of the puzzle in wasaga beach for over a cenotaph at the town hall. A peace keeper's park on veterans way. But no special spot for a legion. That was until retired military veteran mark seguin moved to town. >> Last year after the mayor was elected I approached him and I said I don't want to bother you right now I know your hands are full but I will approach you after remembrance day to talk to you about a ledge in the community. >> Christian: and so he did. Garnering support from others and from council itself. >> The application for the charter was the easy part. Once we got the charter, now the hard work's beginning because we're still in negotiation with the town on a location. >> Christian: a location that's only a matter of time according to the mayor. Saying this has been a long time coming. >> Wasaga beach was originally built and founded because of the troops coming from base borden. That's where it all started. >> Christian: its members looking to give the new branch a modern twist by focusing on youth which could come with some breaks with tradition. >> This isn't just about veterans. Again, top priority. But it's also about the youth. We do things for the youth. >> Christian: it's opening will be marked with a ceremony and parade this weekend. It will be the first branch to open in ontario in 19 years. It is gratifying to note that local veterans and community members understand the legion's mission and wants to be part of of it and also wants to help us modernize with new and innovative ways. Reads the statement from the president. And. One in woodbridge and one in war minister was lost but they now call orillia home. >> It is exciting to see a new legion. Wasaga beach spoke about their population was growing. They have an interest. A legion in a small community is

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