Jacquelyn LeBel

Digital Content Coordinator

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• COVID-19: LHSC has 22 COVID inpatients, MLHU reports 40 cases

  As of March 19, 90.9 per cent of residents in the MLHU region age five and older have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, up from 90.8 per cent a week prior.

  Health

  Mar 22
• 2 charged after man seriously injured in shooting east of Bayfield, Ont.

  Huron County OPP say officers believe this was an 'isolated incident' and that there is no reason to believe there's a threat to public safety.

  Crime

  Mar 22
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• Freezing rain, heavy rain possible for parts of London, Ont. area Wednesday

  The amount of freezing rain and rain in the London, Ont., region will depend on how quickly temperatures rise above the freezing mark overnight.

  Weather

  Mar 22
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• COVID-19: MLHU reports 1 death, 86 cases, LHSC has 23 COVID inpatients

  London Health Sciences Centre reported Friday that it was caring for 23 inpatients with COVID-19, a decrease of four from Thursday, with five or fewer in adult critical care.

  Health

  Mar 18
• 2 dead, 1 seriously injured in head-on crash near Leamington, Ont.: Essex OPP

  The two people in the sedan were pronounced dead at the scene, police said, while the driver of the pickup truck, and only occupant, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

  Traffic

  Mar 18
• COVID-19: LHSC has 27 COVID patients, staff cases climb to 167

  At least 167 staff cases are currently active at LHSC, up from 155 the day before. Meanwhile, the MLHU reported 60 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths.

  Health

  Mar 17
• Middlesex County Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team receives funding to expand

  Solicitor General Sylvia Jones added that such teams are best positioned to respond to crises situations 'that could pose a risk to public safety.'

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Driver, 14, charged after vehicle clocked going 209 km/h in an 80 zone near Windsor, Ont.

  Essex OPP officers say they clocked a Chevrolet Camaro going 209 km/hour on County Road 22, which has a speed limit of 80 km/hour.

  Crime

  Mar 17
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• Dog rescued after falling through ice in Sifton Bog: London, Ont. fire department

  The London Fire Department's water rescue team was called in to rescue Lucy the dog after she fell through the ice at Sifton Bog on Thursday.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• COVID-19: LHSC has 29 COVID patients, MLHU reports 1 death and 87 cases

  On Wednesday, the MLHU reported one death and 87 new lab-confirmed cases. The death involved a man in his 80s, not associated with a long-term care or retirement home.

  Health

  Mar 16
• Provincial framework, overtime explain Mackie’s, Summers’ 2021 pay: MLHU board chair

  Then-medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie made $468,874.19 in 2021 while then-associate medical officer of health Dr. Alex Summers was paid $415,961.32

  Health

  Mar 16
• London, Ont. residents awake to heavy fog Wednesday morning

  The conditions are expected to improve as the morning continues. The forecast is calling for a mix of sun and cloud and an unseasonably warm high of 15 C in London.

  Weather

  Mar 16
• COVID-19: MLHU reports 1 death and 50 cases, 35 COVID-19 inpatients at LHSC

  As of the end of day March 12, 90.8 per cent of residents aged five and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unchanged from a week prior.

  Health

  Mar 15
• Body of girl reported missing near Mitchell, Ont. found after 9-day search

  Police identified the deceased Tuesday morning as Taleya Paris, 10, of West Perth and said her death is not considered suspicious.

  Canada

  Mar 15
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• London, Ont. woman shares experience of Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine efforts

  People may want to donate physical items to the relief effort but Kathy Mueller said making financial contributions is the best way to help.

  World

  Mar 11
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• COVID-19: MLHU reports death of woman in her 90s, LHSC caring for 38 COVID-19 inpatients

  London Health Sciences Centre says five or fewer of its COVID-19 inpatients are in Children's Hospital, while zero are in pediatric critical care.

  Health

  Mar 11
• Canadian army training will see military vehicles in London, Windsor areas

  Officials add that they will do their best to minimize their impact on the region but some areas may be periodically inaccessible during the training.

  Canada

  Mar 11
• London-St. Thomas unemployment rate drops to 5.8% in February

  Last month, 200 jobs were lost, the labour force fell by 1,800 and the number of people claiming unemployment insurance because they were actively looking for work fell by 1,600.

  Economy

  Mar 11
• COVID-19: LHSC has 38 COVID patients, MLHU reports 85 cases, no deaths

  Of the 38 inpatients with COVID-19, 13 are being treated for COVID-19 specifically while 25 are being treated for other medical conditions but also tested positive for the virus.

  Health

  Mar 10
• ‘My favourite person’: family mourns victim of fatal Tillsonburg, Ont. crash

  "He was just everybody's favourite. ... Everybody was just always happy when we were around him," says Mylee Gunby, Wyatt Chambers' older sister.

  Canada

  Mar 10
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• ‘Slap in the face’: TVDSB commitment to rural learning questioned over handling of draft report

  Two rural politicians will be holding an information session on Thursday evening to explain the status of the Rural Education Task Force to residents and discuss next steps.

  Education

  Mar 10
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• COVID-19: LHSC has 5 or fewer adults in ICU with COVID, MLHU adds 92 cases

  LHSC is caring for 41 inpatients with COVID-19, with five or fewer in adult critical care, five or fewer in Children's Hospital and zero in pediatric critical care.

  Health

  Mar 9
• Passenger fatally struck after being ejected from moving vehicle in Tillsonburg, Ont.: OPP

  Oxford County OPP said the driver left the area where the fatal crash took place, but later returned and is now in police custody.

  Crime

  Mar 9
• OPP, fire marshal investigate fatal house fire north of Listowel, Ont.

  One adult was unable to escape and, as of Tuesday morning, police said the body 'remains inside a portion of the home that was heavily damaged.'

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Volunteer firefighters rescue tenants trapped in Tillsonburg, Ont. apartment blaze

  Someone walking their dog in the area called 911 after seeing flames coming from the Tillsonburg apartment building Tuesday morning.

  Canada

  Mar 8