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