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Temporary layoffs at Armatec now permanent after contract terminated by U.S. government, firm says
Before the layoffs, Armatec employed roughly 130 people. Workers at the firm are not unionized. Armatec says it’s working to obtain new contracts to replace the lost work. Continue reading
Petition calls for emergency response buttons in cells at EMDC, other jails
The buttons, Jessica Robinson says, would allow inmates in the cells to call for immediate help in the event of an emergency. Continue reading
As Swoop takes off from London, 737 MAX groundings force Air Canada to pause summer service to Calgary
Swoop begins daily flights to and from London while Air Canada suspends summer service to Calgary amid 737 MAX groundings. Continue reading
Planned east London emergency youth shelter gets $3M funding boost from Ottawa
The Youth Opportunities Unlimited Housing First Youth Shelter will contain 30 bedrooms for young adults aged 16 to 24. Continue reading
‘Miracle’ cat born in Ontario with two faces has passed away, family says
Miracle the kitten was born on Sunday — alongside seven brothers and sisters — to mother Nala, the family’s one-year-old cat. Continue reading
Cancellations, closures and collisions: Freezing rain makes presence felt in London region
If you don’t need to go anywhere, stay home, say emergency personnel and city officials. Continue reading
Retired Hagersville teacher charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation
OPP said they were contacted on Jan. 25 about an alleged sexual assault that was said to have occurred between 2016 and 2018 at Hagersville Secondary School. Continue reading
Special weather statement calls for weekend snow, bitter cold in London region
Areas near Lake Erie can expect between 10-15 cm, while areas north of Highway 7 will get between 2-5 cm. Continue reading
London police sergeant suspended 25 days for kicking, punching restrained woman
Sgt. Peter Paquette pleaded guilty to three counts in connection to an incident in September 2016. Continue reading
Trial of former EMDC staffers to proceed following Supreme Court ruling
Canada’s top court dismissed a leave to appeal a judgment made by Ontario’s Court of Appeal that ordered the trial of the two men to proceed. Continue reading
Business Cares Food Drive returns for 19th year
London’s annual campaign kicked off Friday morning with a goal of more than 435,000 pounds of food. Continue reading
Londoners charged with operating ‘gifting cloud’ pyramid scheme
Two Londoners have been jointly charged with conducting or managing a pyramid scheme. Continue reading
Maple Leaf Foods planning $660M, 1,500-job poultry-processing facility in London
The company says it plans to construct a 640,000 square-foot poultry-processing facility in the city at a cost of $660 million. Continue reading
Cause under investigation in fire on roof of former McCormick factory
More than 20 firefighters responded to the scene on Dundas Street around 3:10 p.m., following a call from the member of the public. Continue reading
2017-18 flu season worst for hospitalizations, deaths in recent years: MLHU
In total, 870 lab-confirmed cases of influenza were reported between October 2017 and May 2018, nearly double the cases reported a year earlier. Continue reading