Julianna Balsamo

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo

There may be a silent assassin creeping around your yard and you don’t even know it. The invasive – and toxic – hammerhead worm has been spotted in Newmarket Ont, according to a local horticultural association. These worms aren’t native to the province, and it’s believed they came to North America in some plants shipped from Southeast Asia. This species can grow up to three feet long and can be a hazard to small animals and pet wandering the property this Spring.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo

If your Monday morning started a little darker than usual, you’ll never believe what caused it. Around 8,500 InnPower customers in Innisfil experienced an unexpected power outage early Monday morning. The culprit? An osprey attempting to nest on a key supply circuit, according to the energy and renewables company.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo

This Barrie Airshow will be flying off the charts this summer with a special performance from the CF-18 Tac Demo, a Canadian staple to the airshow scene since 1983. “CF-18 demonstrations showcase the high level of skill, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, inspiring future aviators and highlighting the capabilities of Canada’s frontline fighter,” shared Barrie officials on Monday.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo

Police in Collingwood charged two people in connection to a truck theft over the weekend. On Sunday around 2 p.m., Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a motor vehicle theft in a Collingwood parking lot. Officials say a black Dodge Ram 1500 was left unlocked with the keys inside. Additional items were reportedly stolen from the dodge including a pre-paid credit card, a debit card, and the victim’s driver’s license.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Julianna Balsamo

Spring is here and with it brings sunshine and blue skies. As the temperatures edged up to mild highs over the weekend, many across the region did not face disappoint, especially one large and fuzzy resident in Sprucedale. Bennie, a North American black bear who has been calling a local centre home for nearly 11 years, spent his weekend admiring the sunshine and warm earth. “Bennie appreciates the disappearance of snow,” the rehab centre shared on social media, Sunday.