Devon Peacock

Morning Show Host

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• London radio legend Dick Williams dies at 83

  The London, Ont., radio icon hosted shows in London for over 60 years, first joining 980 CFPL in the summer of 1960 to host a teenage rock 'n' roll show.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Coronavirus: 2 new cases found in Middlesex-London

  The number of COVID-19 cases in Middlesex-London doubled overnight.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2020
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate falls in December as 2k jobs added

  London-St. Thomas added 2,000 jobs in December to end the year on a high note.

  Economy

  Jan 10, 2020
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate falls to 5.8% in November, 5,500 jobs added

  London-St. Thomas added 5,500 jobs in November as the unemployment rate fell to 5.8%.

  Economy

  Dec 6, 2019
• Chris Campbell, architect of 2019 Junos bid, out at Tourism London

  Chris Campbell was the director of culture and entertainment with Tourism London until Thursday.

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2019
• Emergency CP Rail repairs close Richmond Street south of Oxford

  A major artery in downtown London has been closed for emergency repairs.

  Traffic

  Nov 8, 2019
• London-St. Thomas unemployment rate falls to 6.2% in October as 4,600 jobs added

  London's unemployment rate fell for the first time in three months in October, dropping to 6.2 per cent.

  Economy

  Nov 8, 2019
• 2020 budget could see 4% tax hike for London taxpayers

  According to a new report, London taxpayers could see a potential four per cent tax increase in 2020. 

  Politics

  Oct 31, 2019
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate rises to 6.5% in September

  London's jobless rate rose for the third straight month in September.

  Economy

  Oct 11, 2019
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate rises to 6.3% in August

  Despite adding 4,100 jobs in August the London-St. Thomas unemployment rate rose to 6.3%.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2019
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for London region

  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for London, Parkhill, Strathroy, Komoka and Eastern and Western Middlesex County.

  Weather

  Sep 3, 2019
• Wild student party at rented home causes $80K damage

  "It was a little hard to swallow," said property owner Tyler McBride. "Every time you turned the corner there was more [damage]."

  Crime

  Aug 20, 2019
• London firefighters investigate east end blaze

  The cause of an early morning fire on Oxford Street East is under investigation.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2019
• City council approves $75 million casino for southwest London

  London is one step closer to having a full-fledged casino in the city.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2019
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• Budget season arrives early for London city politicians

  London's bottom line will be up for discussion Monday at city hall.

  Politics

  Jul 29, 2019
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• Collision between motorcycle and farm tractor sends one person to hospital

  Provincial Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital Wednesday near Flesherton.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2019
• Casino debate leaves city committee deadlocked

  London's planning committee was unable to make a decision Monday night on whether to approve a casino for the city's southwest end.

  Politics

  Jul 23, 2019
• London-St. Thomas jobless rate falls to 4.9% in June, participation rate now the worst in Canada

  London's labour participation rate is now the worst in the country.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2019
• London Police officer injured during arrest

  A London Police officer was injured and the back window of a cruiser was kicked out during an arrest Wednesday night.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2019
• Province set to announce funding decision on transit projects

  Months after London city politicians made a final decision on bus rapid transit, the province is set to announce their decision on the project.

  Politics

  Jun 25, 2019
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• Community activist apologizes for creating fake mayoral candidate Paul Paolatto website

  A London man has apologized for creating a fake website about former mayoral candidate Paul Paolatto.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2019
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• Convocation speaker’s controversial comments prompt apology from Western University

  This is the second time in less than a year that the university has apologized for comments made in an honouree's speech.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2019
• Steve Williams hired as London’s new Chief of Police

  Steve Williams has been hired as London's new Police Chief.

  Crime

  Jun 5, 2019
• Thames Valley District School Board projects deficit twice the size of last year’s

  The preliminary budget for the public school board shows that it will carry a $4.6-million deficit into the next school year — double the size of last year's deficit.

  Education

  Jun 4, 2019
• Blackridge Strategy defends fake campaign websites

  Blackridge Strategy defends fake campaign websites, threatens to sue "individuals and organizations" they believe have slandered their names.

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2019