How a man who grew up barely able to read ended up inspiring generations of young people to embrace literacy. We heard about the life of Arnie Stewart, and why it's being celebrated in Barrie this evening.

Israel has stepped up its offensive in Gaza under an emergency government and war cabinet. Meanwhile, Canadians stranded on both sides of the war are anxiously waiting to return home . We checked in with one of them in Jerusalem.

Amid the tension and turbulence in the world today, some calm and wisdom can be drawn from nature. An Indigenous scholar offers insights into what trees can teach us.

We met an athlete from Barrie preparing to compete in the national wheelchair tennis championship in Nova Scotia.

Taking your radio experience to stages in Peterborough. This morning, we learnt about the latest project to come out of Trent Radio.