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>>> Things grew heated between small group of protesters in barrie's mayor as the city touted ways it's working to address downtown safety. The mayor spoke about many previously announced initiatives and also shared his plan to stop illegal drug dispensaries in the downtown area. >>> The province announcing a $8.6 million to expand st. Thomas aquinus secondary school? Tottenham. Also 26 model to build a new catholic elementary school in angus and also plans to build a new 58,000 square foot public elementary school also in angus that'll be on greenwood drive. >>> A new survey looking at summer travel plans finds that many people will be vacationing within canada and not venturing too far from home. Higher prices for food, gas and lodging is making more families consider a road trip rather than an out of country holiday. Sounds like a great idea. Here is ctv's pat foran with more. >> Reporter: in a country with long winters, the summer vacation is a staple for many canadian families and this year a survey by deloitte found that 74% plan to stay in canada close to their home region. 65% are planning a summer road trip. >> Canadians are intend to go spend a bit more this year -- intending. They are still price sensitive but they do intend to get out there and spend money. >> Reporter: a familiar theme is the great outdoors with many hoping to take in nature and local attractions. Canadians will spend just over $2,400 but that's just for lodging and transportation. 35% won't be travelling at all because they can't afford it. >> Definitely there is a percentage of canadians that are not planning on travelling in a major way this year. >> Reporter: another survey by kayak, a travel search engine, found two of the top domestic destinations this summer will be calgary and edmonton. The web site also says for canadians who want to stretch their dollar outside of the country searches for south and central america have increased by more than 30%. >> In the summer we are seeing south and central america travel prices down by 12 and 13% each so it's definitely a place where you can go to get your value your your dollar. >> Reporter: kayak says while europe is still a favourite for canadians prices have increased over last year. Some tourists are bypassing the favourite cities london and paris to visit more affordable destinations. >> Currently we are seeing rome, lisbon and athens as well as amsterdam as most popular destinations. >> Reporter: according to the web site anyone planning a vacation should lock in their trip soon. Prices are considered low right now but will continue to rise until the he found june. You will usually pay a premium for trips booked in july and august. Pat foran, ctv news. >> Sarah: moving into business news now. Westjet planning to introduce a cheaper fare category for passengers who are willing to fly without a carry-on bag. Airline ceo says the ultralow price offering will team travelers seeking the most affordable fare while also freeing up overhead bin space for other passengers. He says the new category will be available in a couple of weeks and travelers who purchase it will still be able to store backpack or a purse under seat in front of them.

>>> Let's look at the markets. The tsx was down 145 points. The dow dropped 605. The nasdaq fell 65. Much in commodities oil was down 70 cents to close at 76.87 a barrel. Gold fell $56 to finish at 2359 an ounce and our dollar down to end day at 72.80 cents U.S. shop some health news to share. Doctors at the children's hospital much eastern ontario are using artificial intelligence to help diagnose rare disorders. The A.I. scans record and flag patients for genetic testing. Ctv's judy trinh takes a closer look at the technology. >> Reporter: for years the family have been searching for the cause of the developmental delays in their 10-year old son anthony. >> His balance is very poor as well as being able to retain information and grasp everyday small task and knowledge was very challenging. >> Reporter: doctors initially thought the delays were due to complications from surgery anthony as a baby. He was born with excessive fluid around his brain. After more than 100 visits to a hospital and being bounced from one specialist to another anthony was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder chum jansen sin jeam there is only about 400 people in the world known with this disease right now as we speak. Anthony's actually the first one diagnosed with this disease in north america. >> Reporter: there are 6,000 rare genetic diseases. Anthony's diagnosis may not have happened if he wasn't flagged for testing through an A.I. algorithm. Cheo named it think rare. It was developed by scientists working with tech experts. >> It's kind of a nudge. It's not -- we are not replacing the doctors. We are kind of helping them with some of these digital tools. >> Reporter: so this pilot project researchers used the algorithm to analyse 10 years of data consisting of more than 250,000 patient records. Of that number, 15 breem flagged as having potential rare genetic diseases. A.I. is allowing chi doctors to diagnose rare disorders in kids much earlier so families can get help faster. >> You don't have a specific diagnostic code attached to you in the health -- in the educational system you are often not given enough resources. >> Reporter: it took cheo three years to develop its A.I. algorithm but it doesn't have plans to monetize it. Instead, it wants to give it away for free to other children's hospitals. Judy trinh ctv news, ottawa. >> Sarah: let's take a look at what's to come here on ctv barrie. Canada looks to advance at the world hockey championships in prague. Plus, canada's last hope for a stanley cup. The edmonton oilers prepare for game one against the dallas stars. Stay with us. That She'll never bend the knee. The greens are coming for you, Rhaenyra, and for your children. (Dramatic music) Otto: It is your great privilege to witness this, a new day for our realm! (Cheering) (Roar) Rhaenyra: We don't choose our destiny. It chooses us. Edgy Hard Hitting Music Urospot is a private Urology clinic for women and men We specialize in strengthening y floor so you can say goodbye to leaks, urgency and night waking How? Simply by sitting on a chai clothed. A chair that does 11,00 for you. We help you regain cont of your bladder so you can live freedom and confidence. A strong pelvic floor means so much more. Call us today.Ah the sound of spring.When I hear that sound,I th

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