Jacquelyn LeBel

Regional Ontario Online Supervisor

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• Ontario could see record-breaking heat, rich red foliage as October arrives

  A full week of temperatures in the mid- to high-20s is expected across Ontario as the calendar turns to October, but the warm weather is not expected to last to Thanksgiving.

  Weather

  Sep 30
• Observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in London, Ont.

  The Atlohsa and Deshkan Ziibiing community groups will host two events Saturday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the the Western Fair Agriplex.

  Canada

  Sep 29
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• Hospital in London, Ont. calls Code Silver over threats scare, 1 arrested

  A Code Silver was called at University Hospital in London, Ont., after police said a person threatening law enforcement fled inside the hospital.

  Canada

  Sep 29
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• How a grassroots group helped save an endangered turtle in southern Ontario

  After nearly 30 years of work, the group's director is hoping that their success with the spiny softshell turtle encourages others working to conserve wildlife.

  Environment

  Sep 28
• Canadian university names first-of-its-kind chief AI officer. More may be coming

  Western University in London, Ont. hopes the role will help propel them "to the forefront of AI research and application." Other schools may soon follow suit.

  Canada

  Sep 28
• Official causes of deaths disclosed at London, Ont. vehicle attack trial

  Const. Sarah Cochrane was asked to confirm that the accused remained “compliant and cooperative” the night he was arrested in the London, Ont., vehicle attack.

  Crime

  Sep 27
• Jury hears of messy apartment, strange note at London, Ont. attack trial

  The latest to testify at the trial for the man accused in the London, Ont., vehicle attack include the officers who searched the accused's apartment and truck.

  Crime

  Sep 26
• Youth jackets sold at MEC recalled over strangulation concern

  Health Canada says drawstrings on children's upper clothing can pose a risk of strangulation or dragging if it were to get caught on something.

  Consumer

  Sep 23
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• Toronto hopes to improve access to fitness services with FitnessTO program

  The City of Toronto launched FitnessTO on Saturday in hope of improving access to affordable and flexible fitness options in the city.

  Health

  Sep 23
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• Nuit Blanche 2023: What to know before heading out in Toronto

  Nuit Blanche, an all-night free art installation event, will take over Toronto from 7 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday.

  Canada

  Sep 23
• ‘Dangerous’ flight from police after assault call: Peel Regional Police

  Peel Regional Police say officers were called to reports of an assault only to find the suspect driving off in a Volkswagen Atlas in a manner they describe as dangerous.

  Crime

  Sep 23
• Skateboarder run over after holding onto truck, in critical condition: Ontario police

  Witnesses said the girl was holding onto the back side of the pickup truck while skateboarding, when she lost her balance, fell to the ground and was run over.

  Canada

  Sep 23
• Shot fired at apartment door, Hamilton police investigating

  Hamilton police received information about a shot being fired at an apartment door in the area of Melvin Avenue and Bernard Street.

  Crime

  Sep 23
• Tentative deal with Ford includes largest wage increase in Unifor, CAW history

  The tentative deal from Ford includes a cost of living adjustment that would result in a general wage increase of 10 per cent for Unifor members, effective Monday.

  Canada

  Sep 23
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• ‘He appeared giddy’: Officer tells trial of accused in London, Ont. attack

  Two London, Ont., police officers involved in the arrest of Nathaniel Veltman took to the stand on Friday, sharing their recollections of June 6, 2021.

  Crime

  Sep 22
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• Threat connected to teacher attire controversy prompts evacuation of Hamilton, Ont. high school

  Hamilton police confirmed a threat was sent to Nora Frances Henderson Secondary and some media outlets Thursday morning, prompting an evacuation of the learning facility.

  Crime

  Sep 21
• First responders describe finding the victims at London, Ont. attack trial

  Nathaniel Veltman is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for deliberately hitting five members of the Afzaal family in London, Ont.

  Canada

  Sep 21
• Anti-trans rallies met with counter-protests across Ontario

  Rallies held across Ontario protesting what they call gender ideology were met with counter-protests affirming support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

  Canada

  Sep 20
• ‘I’m going to commit a terrorist attack:’ Video shows London police interview with accused

  Nathaniel Veltman is accused of deliberately hitting five members of the Afzaal family with his truck while they were out for a walk the evening of June 6, 2021 in London, Ont.

  Canada

  Sep 15
• Allegations of misconduct within women’s hockey program at Western University under review

  An external investigator has been brought on to assist with independent reviews over 'concerns relating to the women's hockey program,' Western University confirms.

  Canada

  Sep 13
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• ‘Shut up and call the cops:’ 911 caller testifies about accused’s arrest at London, Ont. attack trial

  The jury at the trial was shown video of the accused speeding his truck into an almost empty mall parking lot a few minutes after the attack.

  Crime

  Sep 12
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• Ontario antiques shop announces permanent closure after summer fire

  Damage from a fire in early June proved too great to recover from, BrickYard Antiques suggested as it announced its permanent closure.

  Canada

  Sep 11
• How more homeless encampments in Ontario signal a housing crisis out of control

  Experts say the growth of homeless encampments in Ontario wasn't caused by the pandemic, but COVID did accelerate already existing trends.

  Canada

  Sep 9
• Ontario hospital sounds alarm as aging building faces population boom

  Issues with older hospital buildings in Ontario include a lack of accessible washrooms and private rooms, unreliable Wi-Fi, peeling paint and subpar infection control measures.

  Health

  Sep 7
• Labour Day 2023: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.

  The City of London is again offering up free recreation activities this holiday Monday. Residents will also want to keep in mind closures for Labour Day.

  Canada

  Aug 31