Justin Trudeau delivers emotional, tearful tribute to Gord Downie
London Outlaw Motorcycle Club member charged following murder-for-hire investigation
Handful of Fanshawe College students join picket line on Day 3 of faculty strike
Dog, cat, snakes escape northwest London house fire
Raymond Beaver murder suspect transferred out of EMDC after alleged beating
SIU concludes woman’s injury in Grand Bend arrest was self-inflicted
Five London connections set to play in Canada/Russia series
London will be well represented at the 2017 Canada/Russia series games in Owen Sound and Sudbury. Continue reading
College teachers’ strike causes uncertainty amongst international students
By Mark Carcasole Reporter
Students worry that a severely protracted strike could lead to extra costs and legal troubles. Continue reading
The Global News team’s essential Tragically Hip playlist
By Jesse Ferreras National Online Journalist
Over three decades, Downie and the Hip recorded songs that touched Canadians from coast to coast. Continue reading
Marco Muzzo can apply for temporary absence from prison
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
Temporary absences may be granted for medical, administrative, community service, family contact, parental responsibility, personal development (rehabilitation), or compassionate reasons, according to Correctional Services Canada. Continue reading
Ontario should raise age to buy cigarettes, tax them higher: report
The report suggests ways to reduce the percentage of Ontarians who smoke from 17 per cent to less than five per cent by 2035 – a target identified by the federal government. Continue reading
Sled dogs test positive for performance enhancing drug during Iditarod race
For the first time in the history of the world’s most famous sled dog race, several of the high-performance animals have tested positive for a prohibited drug. But race officials have refused to name the musher involved. Continue reading
Ontario attorney general says Quebec’s religious neutrality law violates charter rights
Attorney general Yasir Naqvi says governments must respect a person’s right to express themselves and their religion. Continue reading
2 men and a girl, 15, charged in Peterborough human trafficking probe
Peterborough police say they rescued two 15-year-olds who were being exploited in the sex trade. Continue reading
7,000 newborns die every day, according to new UN report
The latest statistics show that child mortality, in their first 28 days of life, increased from 41 per cent in 2000 to 46 per cent in 2016. Continue reading
Elevator companies warn Ontario bill could have ‘dire consequences’ if enacted
Canada’s major elevator companies, which have come under scrutiny for breakdowns and delayed repairs, are warning that proposed Ontario legislation aimed at enhancing reliability of the devices in the country’s largest market could have dire consequences if enacted. Continue reading
Land severance request mushrooms into heated debate at London City Hall
A Japanese mushroom farm was an unexpected source of tension at London city hall last night. Continue reading
Donald Trump promised $25,000 to soldier’s father, but didn’t follow through until a news report
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly offered the father of an American soldier who was killed in action $25,000, but he didn’t follow through on the promise until a newspaper started asking questions about it. Continue reading
Tickets for World Junior exhibition game in London, Ont. go on sale Wednesday
Tickets for the exhibition game Dec. 20 between Canada and the Czech Republic go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Possibility of discounted teen bus passes moves ahead at London City Hall
The idea was first raised at the committee level last week by Coun. Phil Squire. Continue reading
Bret McCann and Alberta MP frustrated feds haven’t removed outdated parts of Criminal Code
The son of slain St. Albert seniors Lyle and Marie McCann is once again urging the federal government to get rid of an outdated section of the Criminal Code. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau delivers emotional, tearful tribute to Gord Downie
Justin Trudeau and the late Gord Downie shared a close, emotional friendship. Continue reading
This is what we know about HPV, the vaccine and its backlash
More than 70 per cent of sexually active Canadians will get HPV at some point. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
What if NAFTA ended? These would be Canada’s hardest-hit provinces, industries
By Jesse Ferreras National Online Journalist
“A full termination of NAFTA would not be disastrous for Canada, but it certainly wouldn’t be positive.” Continue reading
Janes brand breaded chicken products recalled over salmonella concern
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the uncooked products include Pub Style Chicken Burgers and Breaded Chicken Cutlettes. Continue reading
Donald Trump tells soldier’s widow ‘he knew what he signed up for’
U.S. President Donald Trump told the widow of an American soldier that “he knew what he signed up for,” when he died in action, according to reports. Continue reading
Five London connections set to play in Canada/Russia series
London will be well represented at the 2017 Canada/Russia series games in Owen Sound and Sudbury. Continue reading
College teachers’ strike causes uncertainty amongst international students
By Mark Carcasole Reporter
Students worry that a severely protracted strike could lead to extra costs and legal troubles. Continue reading
Marco Muzzo can apply for temporary absence from prison
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
Temporary absences may be granted for medical, administrative, community service, family contact, parental responsibility, personal development (rehabilitation), or compassionate reasons, according to Correctional Services Canada. Continue reading
Ontario should raise age to buy cigarettes, tax them higher: report
The report suggests ways to reduce the percentage of Ontarians who smoke from 17 per cent to less than five per cent by 2035 – a target identified by the federal government. Continue reading
Handful of Fanshawe College students join picket line on Day 3 of faculty strike
A handful of students joined the picket line at Fanshawe College on Wednesday as a strike by faculty at Ontario’s 24 colleges entered its third day. Continue reading
Ontario attorney general says Quebec’s religious neutrality law violates charter rights
Attorney general Yasir Naqvi says governments must respect a person’s right to express themselves and their religion. Continue reading
2 men and a girl, 15, charged in Peterborough human trafficking probe
Peterborough police say they rescued two 15-year-olds who were being exploited in the sex trade. Continue reading
London Outlaw Motorcycle Club member charged following murder-for-hire investigation
Two men, including a member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, are in police custody and have been charged in a murder-for-hire investigation. Continue reading
Raymond Beaver murder suspect transferred out of EMDC after alleged beating
Peter Townsend has been moved to the Stratford Jail, roughly a week after appearing in court with two black eyes following an alleged assault inside EMDC. Continue reading
Elevator companies warn Ontario bill could have ‘dire consequences’ if enacted
Canada’s major elevator companies, which have come under scrutiny for breakdowns and delayed repairs, are warning that proposed Ontario legislation aimed at enhancing reliability of the devices in the country’s largest market could have dire consequences if enacted. Continue reading
Dog, cat, snakes escape northwest London house fire
A dog, a cat, and some snakes were able to safely make it out of a home in northwest London following a blaze Wednesday morning. Continue reading
SIU concludes woman’s injury in Grand Bend arrest was self-inflicted
The province’s police watchdog has dropped an investigation after evidence showed a woman arrested for public intoxication in Grand Bend injured herself while in custody. Continue reading
Land severance request mushrooms into heated debate at London City Hall
A Japanese mushroom farm was an unexpected source of tension at London city hall last night. Continue reading
Tickets for World Junior exhibition game in London, Ont. go on sale Wednesday
Tickets for the exhibition game Dec. 20 between Canada and the Czech Republic go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Possibility of discounted teen bus passes moves ahead at London City Hall
The idea was first raised at the committee level last week by Coun. Phil Squire. Continue reading
Public to weigh in on the future of the Springbank Dam
Public information sessions are being held today and tomorrow. Continue reading
NDP, Green Party slam feds over ignored health concerns in Sarnia’s Chemical Valley
“This should be a wake-up call,” said Federal NDP environment critic Linda Duncan. Continue reading
Ministry of Health to discuss report on how to modernize Ontario’s ‘smoke-free’ strategy
The report, created by the Executive Steering Committee (ESC) — established by Ontario’s Health Minister Eric Hoskins in spring 2017 — outlines a comprehensive 10-year smoke-free Ontario strategy. Continue reading
London Knights acquire Joseph Raaymakers
The London Knights have completed a goalie swap with the Soo Greyhounds. Continue reading
Ontario college strike temporarily halts apprenticeship programs
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Apprentices are voicing their concern over the strike that prompted faculty at 24 Ontario colleges to hit the picket lines. There is concern they could lose the semester if the job action persists. Continue reading
Customers could pay steep price for Ontario’s hydro plan, auditor warns
Ontario’s Auditor General warns electricity customers could face much higher electricity costs as a result of government’s Fair Hydro Plan. Continue reading
Arts community mourning death of Mi’kmaq playwright, composer Cathy Elliott
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Cathy Elliott, who was a member of the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia, performed on stages and collaborated in productions from coast to coast for 35 years. Continue reading
Interactive Irish play to kick off Grand Theatre season in London
The story of a Dublin street musician will entice audience members onto the stage, as the Grand Theatre kicks off its 2017/2018 season Tuesday night. Continue reading
Ontario government ignored public safety concerns in ‘Chemical Valley,’ ‘muzzled’ engineers: document
“Senior management have met regularly with industry representatives and ignored related concerns from the Amjiwnaang First Nation,” Ontario engineers claim in a leaked report. Continue reading
$6M lotto legal battle: Ontario man moves out without telling girlfriend they won 6/49 jackpot
A $6.1 million lottery ticket is in legal limbo after an Ontario couple split. Here is how you can protect yourself if you’re in a similar situation. Continue reading
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