5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 11, 2016
Today's top stories
Barrie Brings Home the Bronze
We spoke to Barrie native Megan Lukan who recently won a Bronze medal for Rugby at Rio 2016. Listen here.
How Sweet It IS When a Dream Comes true
Assam Hadhad, Syrian refugee. His new chocolate making factory in Antigonish. Small but sweet! #cbcns pic.twitter.com/W8OjrEa9m0
— Tom Murphy (@tommurphycbc) August 10, 2016
Assam Hadhad owned a chocolate factory in Syria, with over 30 employees. Ruined by war, Assam immigrated here with little hope of being able to start a business. But the town of Antigonish, NS came together to make his dream come true. Volunteers helped build the tiny shed-turned-factory and bought his chocolates at the local market to get his business back on its feet.
Terror Attack Thwarted
A 24-year-old suspect is dead after his home was raided near London, ON. Mounties say the Muslum-convert and ISIS supporter was planning an attack on the TTC and Go Trains. Read more here.
Fire Bans In Effect
Thinking of having a fire this weekend? Be sure to check this list first. There are fire bans throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka. Those who choose to ignore the fire bans could face fines — or worse.
Hitting the Beach this weekend?
Check the list of beach advisories here.
Main image via Longitude Latitude