Car thefts have been on the rise. In Barrie, more than 70 vehicles have been stolen this year alone -- and certain makes and models are being targeted over others. What's driving Canada's labor shortage? And how can it be addressed? Labor economist Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay joined us to discuss the situation. New infrastructure for electric vehicles could be coming to Peterborough. City council endorsed a plan to offer dozens of free EV charging stations. Throughout the pandemic there's been talk that COVID does not have a severe effect on kids. But does that thinking still apply for Omicron, and specifically the BA.2 variant? Arctic Sovereignty and modernizing NORAD has been in the headlines since Russia's invasion of Ukraine...the 2022 federal Budget is expected to pour up to eight billion dollars into improving the defense of North America and sending arms to Ukraine. As grocery prices rise, more people are looking for tips and tricks to beat them… and social media is often their go-to destination.