New plan from city staff looks to revitalize London’s core
Irish man arrested after 39 bodies found in cargo truck in England
London police request public assistance in search for 53-year-old man
Thames Valley elementary school teachers to hold strike vote Thursday
Librarians, archivists vote down tentative deal with Western University
Decision on whether to reverse closure of 2 Elgin County schools delayed until November
Body found in wooded area of Exeter not suspicious, no foul play: Huron County OPP
After further investigation, officials say they’ve determined the death to not be suspicious in nature, and have ruled out foul play. Continue reading
Media barred from fireside chat with Premier Doug Ford
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Media were not informed of the event until 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday morning just 34 minutes before the 9:00 a.m. chat was scheduled to begin. Continue reading
The ridings that had the lowest, highest voter turnout in the 2019 election
Global News looks like at the five ridings that experienced the highest voter turnout nationally in the 2019 federal election and the five ridings that saw the lowest. Continue reading
Ontario government moving more services online, changing procurement process
The province’s Treasury Board President unveiled the broader digital government strategy today during a speech in downtown Toronto. Continue reading
Ontario government increases limit for small claims court to $35,000
Ontario is increasing the maximum claim that can be filed in small claims court to $35,000. The goal is to get cases resolved more quickly than in the higher courts, which can take years. Continue reading
Right-wing populism will persist despite People’s Party defeat, warn experts
The party’s message largely echoed right-wing populists that have had electoral success in the United States and parts of Europe, and echoed among some voters in Canada. Continue reading
Driver critically injured in Blyth, Ont. crash dies in hospital: OPP
Emergency crews responded to the scene along Blyth Road near Allboro Line at around 8:40 a.m. Continue reading
Probation officers ineligible to sit on juries in Ontario, judge rules
Ontario’s Juries Act says people “engaged in the enforcement of law” are ineligible to be jurors. Ellies said the powers and duties of probation officers are similar to those of correctional officers and that the duties of a probation officer “include law enforcement.” Continue reading
‘Chile has woken up’: Protesters reject president’s apology, continue rioting
The unrest was triggered last week by a relatively minor rise in subway fares. But it escalated with demonstrators seeking improvements in education, health care and wages in one of Latin America’s wealthiest nations. Continue reading
London International Academy students evacuated following gas leak
About 75 students were evacuated after a gas leak at the London International Academy Tuesday night. Continue reading
London medical officer of health joins roundtable discussion on youth vaping
Dr. Chris Mackie joined Ontario’s health minister and other public health officials on Tuesday for a roundtable on youth vaping. Continue reading
Snoop Dogg partners with Israeli cannabis company, will promote pot-growing machine
The self-contained, smell-proof ‘grow box’ regulates temperature, light, carbon dioxide and minerals, allowing users to grow their own plants in the comfort of their homes. Continue reading
London moves forward on new traffic management system
The civic works committee signed off on a new traffic signal system meant to better manage traffic lights in the city. Continue reading
Former Ontario priest gets 2-year sentence for gambling $1M meant for refugees
The judge recommended the priest serve two years in jail in a minimum-security prison, and be given 15 years to repay the funds. Continue reading
Lizzo denies ‘Truth Hurts’ plagiarism accusation
The singer acknowledged that the signature lyric from the song was inspired by a tweet from singer Mina Lioness. Continue reading
Irish man arrested after 39 bodies found in cargo truck in England
The truck’s driver — a 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland — was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has not been charged and his name has not been released. Continue reading
The ridings with the best (and worst) voter turnout in B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Voter engagement was not equal across the province — in some ridings, voters turned out in droves, while in others they barely cracked 50 per cent. Continue reading
Canada election 2019: Results from the federal election
Global News will have live, real-time election results for all 338 ridings as polls begin to close across the country starting at 7 p.m. ET Continue reading
Trump lifts sanctions imposed on Turkey, calls ceasefire a ‘big success’
“The sanctions will be lifted unless something happens that we are not happy with,” Trump said in a special address from the White House. Continue reading
Trudeau says no plans to form a coalition, will push ahead on Trans Mountain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that Canadians have sent “a clear message” by electing a minority. Continue reading
London police request public assistance in search for 53-year-old man
Gregory Tetreau is described as male, Caucasian, five-feet-eight-inches tall, 180 lbs, and balding. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black pants. Continue reading
New plan from city staff looks to revitalize London’s core
The Core Area Action Plan aims to revitalize London’s core, which includes downtown London, Richmond Row and parts of Old East Village. Continue reading
Body found in wooded area of Exeter not suspicious, no foul play: Huron County OPP
After further investigation, officials say they’ve determined the death to not be suspicious in nature, and have ruled out foul play. Continue reading
Media barred from fireside chat with Premier Doug Ford
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Media were not informed of the event until 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday morning just 34 minutes before the 9:00 a.m. chat was scheduled to begin. Continue reading
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir receive honorary degrees from Western University
The former ice-dancing duo received honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Western University during the institution’s 314th convocation on Wednesday. Continue reading
Ontario government moving more services online, changing procurement process
The province’s Treasury Board President unveiled the broader digital government strategy today during a speech in downtown Toronto. Continue reading
Decision on whether to reverse closure of 2 Elgin County schools delayed until November
Trustees voted in May 2017 to close the schools, contingent on funding from the province for the construction of two new public schools in the region. Continue reading
Thames Valley elementary school teachers to hold strike vote Thursday
Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) in the London area will hold a central strike vote on Thursday. Continue reading
Librarians, archivists vote down tentative deal with Western University
The union representing librarians and archivists at Western University says its membership has voted against a tentative agreement reached with the university. Continue reading
Ontario government increases limit for small claims court to $35,000
Ontario is increasing the maximum claim that can be filed in small claims court to $35,000. The goal is to get cases resolved more quickly than in the higher courts, which can take years. Continue reading
Driver critically injured in Blyth, Ont. crash dies in hospital: OPP
Emergency crews responded to the scene along Blyth Road near Allboro Line at around 8:40 a.m. Continue reading
Probation officers ineligible to sit on juries in Ontario, judge rules
Ontario’s Juries Act says people “engaged in the enforcement of law” are ineligible to be jurors. Ellies said the powers and duties of probation officers are similar to those of correctional officers and that the duties of a probation officer “include law enforcement.” Continue reading
London International Academy students evacuated following gas leak
About 75 students were evacuated after a gas leak at the London International Academy Tuesday night. Continue reading
London medical officer of health joins roundtable discussion on youth vaping
Dr. Chris Mackie joined Ontario’s health minister and other public health officials on Tuesday for a roundtable on youth vaping. Continue reading
London moves forward on new traffic management system
The civic works committee signed off on a new traffic signal system meant to better manage traffic lights in the city. Continue reading
Former Ontario priest gets 2-year sentence for gambling $1M meant for refugees
The judge recommended the priest serve two years in jail in a minimum-security prison, and be given 15 years to repay the funds. Continue reading
Hydro rates for households, small businesses to increase Nov. 1: Ontario Energy Board
The agency says rates are scheduled to increased by about $1.99 or 1.8 per cent for a typical residential customer who uses 700 kilowatt hours per month. Continue reading
London police lay aggravated assault charge in connection with east end stabbing
The incident happened in the area of Dundas and Egerton streets, police say, and one man was taken into custody. Continue reading
No charges against London officer after woman’s elbow fractured during arrest: SIU
The SIU says there are no reasonable grounds to believe the woman’s injury occurred as a result of any criminal conduct on the part of police. Continue reading
Canada election: Did Doug Ford laying low work for Andrew Scheer?
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Premier Doug Ford only spoke with reporters twice throughout the federal election campaign. Continue reading
‘These representatives know our city well’: London mayor reacts to federal election results
Mayor Ed Holder says London’s members of Parliament know the city well and will advocate for local residents. Continue reading
Fire forces evacuation at south London high school
A small electrical fire forced the evacuation of Regina Mundi Catholic College Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Body found in wooded area of Exeter: Huron OPP
Police in Huron County are investigating after someone reportedly found a body under an all-terrain vehicle in the northwest section of Exeter. Continue reading
Doug Ford congratulates Trudeau on election win, says he’s ready to work together
Ford issued a statement Tuesday morning congratulating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his victory and applauding all federal leaders for a “hard fought campaign.” Continue reading
City politicians hopeful new traffic management system will ease congestion in London
The civic works committee will consider giving a new advanced traffic management system the green light when they Tuesday evening. Continue reading
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