Man charged with 2nd-degree murder after victim in Jesse Davidson Park stabbing dies
Tourism London appoints Cheryl Finn as new manager
London city councillor pushes for better spending of taxpayer dollars in new LEDC contract
London housing agencies seek nearly $500m in additional funding
Canada Day fireworks in East London scrapped following changes to TVDSB policy
London International Airport announces direct Swoop flights to Las Vegas, Orlando, Cancun
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
U.S. House passes $4.5B emergency funding bill for migrant care crisis
It took last-minute changes and a full-court press by top Democratic leaders, but the House passed with relative ease Tuesday a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package. Continue reading
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Dean French’s ‘nepotism continues to contaminate the Ford government’: source
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“French’s nepotism continues to contaminate the PC government — even when he’s gone, his connections still run deep,” a PC Party source told Global News. Continue reading
Via Rail gets $71M to upgrade service in Quebec, Ontario
Via wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines so its trains will no longer have to yield to freight trains on borrowed tracks. Continue reading
Hong Kong protesters call on G20 leaders to take extradition issue to Xi Jinping
Groups of Hong Kong protesters gathered outside the U.S. and EU consulates Wednesday morning to deliver petitions stating their requests. Continue reading
London to host provincial high school volleyball championships in 2021
The three-day event will run from March 8 to 10, 2021 and include more than 900 student-athletes from across the province. Continue reading
Province’s ombudsman received most complaints about Ontario Cannabis Store
The Ontario Cannabis Store was the single most complained about government organization of the past fiscal year, according to the Ontario’s ombudsman report. Continue reading
Deadly shooting at Ford dealership in Bay Area kills 2: police
Police say a shooting at a Ford dealership in the San Francisco Bay Area has killed two people in what may be a workplace confrontation. Continue reading
Fire that charred school bus deemed suspicious by London police
Emergency crews responded to Tennant Avenue early Sunday morning to douse a fire that engulfed a school bus. Continue reading
Health care advisory council report gives Ford government wide berth to move forward with agenda
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
An advisory council appointed by Premier Doug Ford’s government has released a report with a number of recommendations to improve the way healthcare is delivered in the province. Continue reading
Yanks open with 2 HR, set MLB mark in 4-3 win over Blue Jays
Aaron Judge and his teammates were joking about which one of them would hit the home run that gave the New York Yankees a major league-record 28 straight games with a long ball. Continue reading
Carbon tax mystery text leaves many annoyed and confused
The text message appears to be an attempt to identify voters who are opposed to the carbon tax imposed by the federal Liberals, presumably so they can be targeted during the election campaign this fall. Continue reading
Some health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods may be offset by higher air pollution: study
Some neighbourhoods, while walkable, have a lot of air pollution. Continue reading
Robert Mueller to testify before House committees in open session July 17
According to the statement, Mueller will testify in open session. Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
Scientists discover giant freshwater reservoir beneath the Atlantic ocean
If it were on the surface, researchers say the aquifer would create a lake covering about 15,000 square miles. Continue reading
Federal judge rules allowing Democrats’ lawsuit against Trump to proceed
The case brought by nearly 200 congressional Democrats argues that Trump has been accepting gifts from foreign governments without congressional approval. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Deadly shooting at Ford dealership in Bay Area kills 2: police
Police say a shooting at a Ford dealership in the San Francisco Bay Area has killed two people in what may be a workplace confrontation. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Tourism London appoints Cheryl Finn as new manager
General Manager John Winston is passing on the torch to Finn after his last day of work on July 4. Continue reading
London city councillor pushes for better spending of taxpayer dollars in new LEDC contract
Ward 7 Coun. Josh Morgan wants to see city staff use a contract extension with the LEDC to lay out specific expectations for performance in a new four-year agreement. Continue reading
Canada Day fireworks in East London scrapped following changes to TVDSB policy
The East London Optimist Club has cancelled its planned celebrations due to policy changes recently enacted by the Thames Valley District School Board. Continue reading
London housing agencies seek nearly $500m in additional funding
Both financial requests will go before city council on Tuesday. Continue reading
London International Airport announces direct Swoop flights to Las Vegas, Orlando, Cancun
The direct flights will begin October 3 and run until April 25, 2020. Continue reading
Ontario to invest $103M in London’s 10 transit projects
The transit projects include new buses, smart traffic signals and three routes from an unbundled bus rapid transit plan. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Man charged with 2nd-degree murder after victim in Jesse Davidson Park stabbing dies
London police have laid a second-degree murder charge after a man critically injured in a stabbing last week died of his injuries in hospital. Continue reading
Dean French’s ‘nepotism continues to contaminate the Ford government’: source
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“French’s nepotism continues to contaminate the PC government — even when he’s gone, his connections still run deep,” a PC Party source told Global News. Continue reading
Via Rail gets $71M to upgrade service in Quebec, Ontario
Via wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines so its trains will no longer have to yield to freight trains on borrowed tracks. Continue reading
London to host provincial high school volleyball championships in 2021
The three-day event will run from March 8 to 10, 2021 and include more than 900 student-athletes from across the province. Continue reading
Province’s ombudsman received most complaints about Ontario Cannabis Store
The Ontario Cannabis Store was the single most complained about government organization of the past fiscal year, according to the Ontario’s ombudsman report. Continue reading
Fire that charred school bus deemed suspicious by London police
Emergency crews responded to Tennant Avenue early Sunday morning to douse a fire that engulfed a school bus. Continue reading
Health care advisory council report gives Ford government wide berth to move forward with agenda
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
An advisory council appointed by Premier Doug Ford’s government has released a report with a number of recommendations to improve the way healthcare is delivered in the province. Continue reading
Carbon tax mystery text leaves many annoyed and confused
The text message appears to be an attempt to identify voters who are opposed to the carbon tax imposed by the federal Liberals, presumably so they can be targeted during the election campaign this fall. Continue reading
Some health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods may be offset by higher air pollution: study
Some neighbourhoods, while walkable, have a lot of air pollution. Continue reading
Strong stretch helps Majors turn their season around
A walk-off walk in the 10th inning helped London secure a 4-3 win over Welland on Sunday, capping off a three-win weekend for the club. Continue reading
Human remains located in Lake Erie near Pottahawk Point: OPP
Police said the discovery was made early Saturday evening by a family who had anchored near Pottahawk Point. Continue reading
Life on Mars was possible 4 billion years ago, say Western University researchers
A new international study led by Western University suggests that life in our solar system, particularly on Mars, was possible much earlier than previously accepted. Continue reading
Canada Rocks Rolling Stones show: All the rules you need to know
To kick off Canada Day weekend, The Rolling Stones are making their highly-anticipated return to the country on Saturday, June 29 at Burl’s Creek. Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou’s lawyers call on Trudeau government to end extradition proceedings
Meng’s lawyers argue the extradition proceedings against the embattled tech executive are “without merit” and stopping the proceedings would be in the best interest of Canada. Continue reading
OPP on the hunt for sheep-thieving suspects in South Bruce
South Bruce OPP are on the hunt for whoever made off with a flock of sheep. Continue reading
Another inmate has died at Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
It’s the second time an inmate has died at EMDC in 2019, and the 15th death since 2009. Continue reading
Community activist apologizes for creating fake mayoral candidate Paul Paolatto website
A London man has apologized for creating a fake website about former mayoral candidate Paul Paolatto. Continue reading
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