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Sister of inmate who died at EMDC to walk 180 km to demand changes at troubled jail
After a damning letter from the Ontario human rights commissioner about the jail, one woman is embarking on a 180-kilometre walk to demand changes. Continue reading
Homeless man needs more than 100 stitches after animal attack in Stratford: police
A man sleeping rough in a wooded area says he was attacked by what appeared to be two large dogs or coyotes. Continue reading
Residents of London apartment complex feel varying degrees of safety amid homicide investigation
As London police investigate a homicide at 165 Connaught Ave., some neighbours feel the area is safe while others are fearful and looking to move. Continue reading
With help of church donation, London police officers bring running shoes to kids in need
The initiative is dubbed Project Santa’s Sneakers and is an extension of the service’s Project Santa, which happens in the lead-up to the winter holidays each year. Continue reading
How London’s foot patrol officers are handling a growing number of opioid-related calls
The head of London police’s foot patrol unit estimates that officers are responding to roughly three or four overdose calls per day. Continue reading
Man dead after vehicle crashes into tree on Clarke Road
The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. on Clarke Road, just north of Dundas Street. Continue reading
Father of 3 was on verge of ‘getting his life back’ before death at EMDC: family
There was a vigil for Sean William “Junior” Tourand-Brightman outside EMDC on Sunday. Continue reading
‘No predictability’: Staff at London’s overdose prevention explain opioid trends
Front-line workers have seen all kinds of trends, and none of them stick around for long. Continue reading
‘We weren’t able to breathe,’: residents describe escape from Oxford Street blaze that injured two
According to officials, one person was treated and transported to hospital by paramedics. Their condition isn’t known at this time. Continue reading
London police investigating after man’s body found in vehicle downtown
London police are investigating after a man’s body was found in a vehicle in a parking lot on Talbot Street Wednesday morning. Continue reading
London street preachers make brief, quiet, court appearance
The pair were charged under London’s public nuisance bylaw last month, after the city received dozens of complaints about their street preaching. Continue reading
Here are the 5 times London was mentioned in the Ontario budget
The province is promising to improve highway safety, come up with transportation solutions, and hire more staff at EMDC. Continue reading
London man puts a face to overdose deaths, says his brother ‘fell through the cracks’
Jeffrey Hill wishes he could have done something to save his younger brother, Spencer, from dying outside St. Paul’s Cathedral. Continue reading
Son of suspected London overdose victim speaks out about father’s death
Kolin Glendenning says his dad struggled with addiction for most of his life. Continue reading
‘I think she’d be pretty proud’: Father reflects on 10-year anniversary of Tori Stafford’s murder
It’s been 10 years since little Tori Stafford was abducted while walking home from school. Continue reading