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Emotional outburst erupts in courtroom after verdict in home invasion

Emotional outburst erupts in courtroom after verdict in home invasion

'They scored more goals than we did. That’s the system,' says one of the victims' supporters following not-guilty verdict at Barrie courthouse
WATCH: This historic Ontario building may soon be history

WATCH: This historic Ontario building may soon be history

Tonight on 'Closer Look': A century-old greenhouse at the University of Guelph is slated for demolition, but the fight is on to save it from the wrecking ball
'Unimaginable loss': Northern community rallies in wake of father, daughter drowning

'Unimaginable loss': Northern community rallies in wake of father, daughter drowning

'In an act of incredible love and courage, Christian attempted to rescue Maya from a dangerous situation' on the ice in Temiskaming Shores, says close friend
Ford floats election campaign over Ontario's response to Trump tariffs

Ford floats election campaign over Ontario's response to Trump tariffs

The province may need to spend 'tens of billions' to deal with the economic fallout, requiring a new electoral mandate: Ford
County of Simcoe lauds province's actions on shelters, encampments

County of Simcoe lauds province's actions on shelters, encampments

'This added funding has the potential to bolster these supports across our communities'
Puppy love provides spark for local senior's 80-lap birthday swim

Puppy love provides spark for local senior's 80-lap birthday swim

'The unconditional and nonjudgmental love these pets impart to people brings extraordinary results,' says Therapeutic Paws of Canada volunteer Gwen Crump, who regularly visits hospital patients with pup Hoagie
Tiny reaction to supposed alt-right presence heated on both sides

Tiny reaction to supposed alt-right presence heated on both sides

‘The wackos are only getting worse,’ says retired RCMP officer and Tiny councillor on increased cyberbullying; protest organizer claims it to be a distraction from administration centre discussion
Penetang urges residents, businesses to keep waste bins off roads

Penetang urges residents, businesses to keep waste bins off roads

Snow-clearing opeations can be 'significantly hampered by the placement of garbage and recycling containers within the roadway or along the edge of the road,' town official says
Police urge caution after fraud/theft incidents at area ATMs

Police urge caution after fraud/theft incidents at area ATMs

Two people bilked out of combined $5,400 following incidents at bank machines on Sunday
'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau: Lakehead prof

'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau: Lakehead prof

Lakehead University political science professor and department chair weighs in on the prime minister's resignation.