:It's not officially winter yet, but it IS December -- and opening weekend at local ski hills. We checked in with a few to hear what to look forward to in the snowy season.

According to Statistics Canada, 4,500 people die by suicide every year in Canada , that's equivalent to 12 people taking their own lives every day. Now a new national initiative is trying to change that. We spoke with a Perterborough-based service provider that's behind the new 9-8-8 hotline.

December is here ... and holiday season is in full swing. This morning, we went to Barrie, and checked out a special parade that brings together carols, floats, and holiday spirit.

Today is World AIDS Day. This morning, we checked in on the fight against the virus in Kingston ahead of an open house happening later today at Trellis.