London police seek public’s help in locating missing 15-year-old girl
Police say missing London, Ont. teen may be in Greater Toronto Area
Police lay arson charges in relation to fire at southeast London townhouse
Ontario teachers’ strikes: A timeline of key events and actions taken so far
OPP officer suffers minor injuries in 2-vehicle crash in Tillsonburg, Ont.
Thousands flock to St. Thomas for chance to appear alongside Jason Momoa in ‘See’
Ontario government, feds sign funding deal for French-language university in Toronto
An agreement signed today says the two will spend $126 million on the project over eight years. Continue reading
Rotating strikes by Ontario elementary teachers to continue next week
A strike on Monday by the ETFO will hit the Simcoe, Waterloo, Keewatin-Patricia and Penetanguishene Protestant Separate school boards. Continue reading
Ottawa will match Canada Strong donations for Iran plane crash victims
The federal government will match all contributions up to the campaign goal. Continue reading
What is e-learning and why does it have some Ontario teachers concerned?
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
In 2019, the Ford government put forward a plan to make e-learning mandatory for graduation. It first announced students would have to complete four courses, but months later the government reduced that requirement to two. Continue reading
Former Calgary Flames player who spoke out about racism signs with Czech hockey team
Akim Aliu, the player who helped promote a new discussion about racism and coaching behaviour in hockey, is heading back to the ice. Continue reading
Fires, floods, now funnel-web spiders: Australia facing arachnid boom
Australia’s intense summer weather has created prime conditions for the deadly funnel-web spider, wildlife experts warn. Continue reading
Canadian Larry Walker elected alongside Derek Jeter to baseball Hall of Fame
Jeter and Walker will be inducted on July 26 at the Hall in Cooperstown along with catcher Ted Simmons and former players’ association head Marvin Miller, who were voted in last month by the Hall’s Modern Era Committee. Continue reading
City of London, Ont., on sewage in Thames River: ‘We are working very hard at this’
Mitigating overflow to the river is an issue that is on the agenda at London City Hall, with Oudekerk pointing to items in the strategic plan and multi-year budget as well as sewer separation projects. Continue reading
Terminally ill rescue dog dons police K-9 uniform for a day
Eddie the dog was sworn in as a member of the Pasco Police K-9 unit on Jan. 20. Continue reading
How the dispute between Ontario and teachers’ unions could evolve
Global News takes a look at possible next steps in the disputes between the provincial government and four teachers’ unions. Continue reading
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
The report comes as Premier Doug Ford’s government consults on its plan to reduce the number of public health units from 35 to 10, a move announced in the 2019 budget. Continue reading
South Korean military discharges its first transgender soldier
Byun Hui-su asked military leaders to reconsider their decision and let her serve as a female soldier. She said becoming a soldier was her childhood dream. Continue reading
Teen activist Autumn Peltier appears at World Economic Forum with criticism for feds
Teenage Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier said she doesn’t feel the country’s federal politicians are focused enough on climate change, even after years of her campaigning for them to take action. Continue reading
No injuries after fire in Strathroy causes $300,000 in damage
A fire at a residence in Strathroy caused roughly $300,000 in damage. Continue reading
Carlton Cards, Papyrus stores in North America to close within weeks
All Carlton Cards and Papyrus stores in North America will be closing in the coming weeks, parent company Schurman Retail Group confirmed on Wednesday. Continue reading
Canadians criticize Trudeau after visit to Oh Doughnuts bakery in Winnipeg
A local bakery is fighting back against online criticism after the prime minister made an unscheduled visit Monday. Continue reading
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle issue warning over paparazzi harassment in Canada
Meghan Markle was reportedly spied on by photographers while on a walk with Archie in Victoria. Continue reading
5,000 litres of B.C. wine down the drain: Okanagan man loses grievance to be rehired by winery
The incident happened in November 2018, at Mission Hill Estate Winery in West Kelowna. Continue reading
He never had trouble at the U.S. border — until he got a pardon. Here’s what seems to be happening
If you have a record for a minor crime, should you get a pardon? Global News talked to someone who got his record sealed — and found it much harder to cross the U.S. border. Continue reading
CDC announces first U.S. case of Chinese coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first U.S. case of coronavirus linked to an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Continue reading
London police seek public’s help in locating missing 15-year-old girl
The London teen was last seen on Jan. 18 at roughly 10:30 a.m. in the area of Maitland and King streets. Continue reading
Ontario government, feds sign funding deal for French-language university in Toronto
An agreement signed today says the two will spend $126 million on the project over eight years. Continue reading
Police say missing London, Ont. teen may be in Greater Toronto Area
According to police, 17-year-old Kaylee Warner of London was last seen January 10 at roughly 10 p.m. in the area of Wavell and Dundas streets in London. Continue reading
London mayor pushes for electrified buses during State of the City speech
The speech typically highlights the big moments and good news stories from the previous year while looking ahead at what’s to come in the next year. Continue reading
Rotating strikes by Ontario elementary teachers to continue next week
A strike on Monday by the ETFO will hit the Simcoe, Waterloo, Keewatin-Patricia and Penetanguishene Protestant Separate school boards. Continue reading
OPP officer suffers minor injuries in 2-vehicle crash in Tillsonburg, Ont.
Oxford County OPP say officers received a report of a crash involving an unmarked police vehicle in Tillsonburg shortly before noon on Jan. 20. Continue reading
Police lay arson charges in relation to fire at southeast London townhouse
Fire crews responded to multiple 911 calls about a fire at a residence on Kimberly Avenue at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Continue reading
What is e-learning and why does it have some Ontario teachers concerned?
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
In 2019, the Ford government put forward a plan to make e-learning mandatory for graduation. It first announced students would have to complete four courses, but months later the government reduced that requirement to two. Continue reading
Former Calgary Flames player who spoke out about racism signs with Czech hockey team
Akim Aliu, the player who helped promote a new discussion about racism and coaching behaviour in hockey, is heading back to the ice. Continue reading
Canadian Larry Walker elected alongside Derek Jeter to baseball Hall of Fame
Jeter and Walker will be inducted on July 26 at the Hall in Cooperstown along with catcher Ted Simmons and former players’ association head Marvin Miller, who were voted in last month by the Hall’s Modern Era Committee. Continue reading
Thousands flock to St. Thomas for chance to appear alongside Jason Momoa in ‘See’
The show put the call out a few weeks back for a few hundred extras while scenes are shot in the area. Continue reading
Ontario teachers’ strikes: A timeline of key events and actions taken so far
Work-to-rule, rotating strikes, and province-wide walkouts have been courses of action taken by the unions over the past few months. Continue reading
City of London, Ont., on sewage in Thames River: ‘We are working very hard at this’
Mitigating overflow to the river is an issue that is on the agenda at London City Hall, with Oudekerk pointing to items in the strategic plan and multi-year budget as well as sewer separation projects. Continue reading
How the dispute between Ontario and teachers’ unions could evolve
Global News takes a look at possible next steps in the disputes between the provincial government and four teachers’ unions. Continue reading
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
The report comes as Premier Doug Ford’s government consults on its plan to reduce the number of public health units from 35 to 10, a move announced in the 2019 budget. Continue reading
Teen activist Autumn Peltier appears at World Economic Forum with criticism for feds
Teenage Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier said she doesn’t feel the country’s federal politicians are focused enough on climate change, even after years of her campaigning for them to take action. Continue reading
No injuries after fire in Strathroy causes $300,000 in damage
A fire at a residence in Strathroy caused roughly $300,000 in damage. Continue reading
Making the cut: Team Canada prepares to compete in 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge
By Matthew Conrod Social Host
It’s the first time Canda will be competing in the bi-annual meat-cutting competition, which is billed as “the greatest butchery event on earth.” Continue reading
Windsor Spitfires not willing to sacrifice future for short term rental
Many eyes around the league were on the Windsor Spitfires, who despite icing a younger line up this season, sat atop the Western Conference at the time of the trade deadline. Continue reading
Strikes close all Ontario Catholic schools, some public elementary and high schools
Catholic schools across Ontario will be closed Tuesday, as will public high schools and elementary schools in several boards. Continue reading
Rotating school strikes unlikely to impact Ontario economy: experts
The impact of the ongoing Ontario teacher strikes is ‘much more political and psychological than economic,’ one economist said. Continue reading
Mike Sloan, London advocate who shared terminal cancer fight with the world, dies at 50
Sloan, diagnosed in early 2019 with Stage 4 anaplastic thyroid cancer, died Monday afternoon through medical assistance. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, January 20, 2020
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Philip Tomasino had two goals and two assists as the Oshawa Generals edged the Owen Sound Attack 5-4 on Monday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Vancouver man receives parking ticket after signing up for mobile alert reminder
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
An Impark customer is warning people not to depend on the parking provider’s text messaging alert technology after he says it failed him. Continue reading
London Community Foundation tackling lack of housing with $20-million investment
London currently has a housing shortage of 3,000 units and more than 2,400 individuals and families accessing emergency shelters each year. Continue reading
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