Man in custody, victim identified in Grey Street stabbing: London Police
June 18 Quebec tornado outbreak largest in provincial history: Western University experts
More traffic headaches as construction claims another London intersection
Toronto van attack suspect charged with 10 counts of 1st-degree murder, 13 of attempted murder
Drug bust leads to drug, weapon charges for 2 London men
Outgoing Western University president passed over for top job at University of Maine
Letter sent to City of London expresses BRT concerns in downtown core
“We want to make sure we can minimize the negative impacts so that they don’t outweigh the positives.” Continue reading
OPP issue warning about the dangers of drug mix known as ‘purple heroin’
Purple heroin is a mix of heroin, morphine, fentanyl and carfentanil, OPP say. Continue reading
How toxic coral in your aquarium could send you to hospital
Some species of coral used in saltwater aquariums can release a toxin when stressed, experts say. Continue reading
Here’s why the Ontario basic income pilot project could continue after the election
The province says 4,000 people on low incomes in Hamilton-Brant, Thunder Bay and Lindsay are currently receiving payments through the program. Continue reading
Deadly vehicle attacks: What can other cities teach Toronto about protecting pedestrians?
Toronto has joined a list of major cities that are now grappling with a horrific vehicle attack and how to prevent something like this from happening again. Continue reading
Toronto officer praised for arrest of van attack suspect doesn’t want to be called a hero: deputy chief
Deputy Chief Peter Yuen, who described Const. Ken Lam as a friend that he knows through an internal east Asian officer network, said he first got to know Lam because of his charity work. Continue reading
Munir Najjar, grandfather visiting from Jordan, killed in Toronto van attack
The death of Munir Najjar was confirmed by the Embassy of Jordan in Ottawa to Global News. Continue reading
Suspended driver drove pickup with lawn chair for a seat, Thunder Bay police say
Investigators say that wasn’t the only thing wrong with the pickup. Continue reading
Here’s why experts say causing terror isn’t enough to call something ‘terrorism’
While terror is often a byproduct of such violence, actually making the decision to call something terrorism comes down to a much broader set of factors that must be considered. Continue reading
2017 an all-time high for anti-Semitic acts: B’nai Brith Canada
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The audit found that incidents of vandalism more than doubled across the country. Continue reading
Jane Goodall on her greatest discovery, and seeing herself in ‘Jane’
Chimp expert Jane Goodall reflects on her extraordinary life and what humanity can do to continue her legacy. Continue reading
Sunwing investigated for delays, cancellations that left passengers stranded for hours
The Canadian Transportation Agency is looking into Sunwing Vacation’s flights, which have been subject to delays, cancellations, and lost or damaged baggage. Continue reading
Ontario auditor general says government understates deficit by billions
In a pre-election report, Bonnie Lysyk also says the government has not accurately reflected the true cost of its borrowing plan to cut hydro rates by 25 per cent. Continue reading
Single mother Renuka Amarasingha killed in Toronto van attack
Renuka Amarasingha was an employee of the Toronto District School Board. Continue reading
Global News wins 11 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Global News has won 11 regional Edward R. Murrow awards in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan for outstanding achievement in electronic journalism, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced on Wednesday. Continue reading
‘Proud’ father praises police officer son who arrested Toronto van attack suspect
When asked about how many are praising Const. Ken Lam as a hero, David Lam praised the training his son received “so he can handle any problem.” Continue reading
Small plane carrying 6 people makes emergency landing on Calgary road; cause under investigation
None of the four passengers and two crew members were hurt. Continue reading
Single mother Renuka Amarasingha killed in Toronto van attack
Renuka Amarasingha was an employee of the Toronto District School Board. Continue reading
What is incel? Examining the ‘rebellion’ praised by Toronto van attack suspect
A look at the dark subculture that is the incel movement. Continue reading
These are the victims of the Toronto van attack
Ten people were killed in Toronto Monday afternoon after a driver plowed into pedestrians. Continue reading
Letter sent to City of London expresses BRT concerns in downtown core
“We want to make sure we can minimize the negative impacts so that they don’t outweigh the positives.” Continue reading
OPP issue warning about the dangers of drug mix known as ‘purple heroin’
Purple heroin is a mix of heroin, morphine, fentanyl and carfentanil, OPP say. Continue reading
Here’s why the Ontario basic income pilot project could continue after the election
The province says 4,000 people on low incomes in Hamilton-Brant, Thunder Bay and Lindsay are currently receiving payments through the program. Continue reading
June 18 Quebec tornado outbreak largest in provincial history: Western University experts
Experts out of Western University identified seven additional tornadoes in addition to four previously confirmed in Quebec on June 18, making it the largest recorded outbreak in Quebec’s history. Continue reading
Deadly vehicle attacks: What can other cities teach Toronto about protecting pedestrians?
Toronto has joined a list of major cities that are now grappling with a horrific vehicle attack and how to prevent something like this from happening again. Continue reading
More traffic headaches as construction claims another London intersection
London drivers have another detour to keep in mind when they head into the downtown core over the next several months. Continue reading
Munir Najjar, grandfather visiting from Jordan, killed in Toronto van attack
The death of Munir Najjar was confirmed by the Embassy of Jordan in Ottawa to Global News. Continue reading
Transit union president says there’s a workplace ‘stress problem’ at the LTC
Smith says it’s disrespectful that union members will be criticized for one minor mistake, when they’ve done 99 things right. Continue reading
Suspended driver drove pickup with lawn chair for a seat, Thunder Bay police say
Investigators say that wasn’t the only thing wrong with the pickup. Continue reading
2017 an all-time high for anti-Semitic acts: B’nai Brith Canada
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The audit found that incidents of vandalism more than doubled across the country. Continue reading
Jane Goodall on her greatest discovery, and seeing herself in ‘Jane’
Chimp expert Jane Goodall reflects on her extraordinary life and what humanity can do to continue her legacy. Continue reading
Ontario auditor general says government understates deficit by billions
In a pre-election report, Bonnie Lysyk also says the government has not accurately reflected the true cost of its borrowing plan to cut hydro rates by 25 per cent. Continue reading
Single mother Renuka Amarasingha killed in Toronto van attack
Renuka Amarasingha was an employee of the Toronto District School Board. Continue reading
Vigil planned for Toronto van attack victims, #TorontoStrong Fund created
The vigil will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday and members of the public are encouraged to attend to show their support. Continue reading
Drug bust leads to drug, weapon charges for 2 London men
London police searched a home on Philip Street in the east end Monday and seized 591 grams of marijuana bud, Continue reading
Toronto van attack suspect allegedly posted about mass killer Elliot Rodger
A social media post by the suspect in the Toronto van attack praised Elliot Rodger, another mass killer who (among other things) also drove his car into pedestrians four years ago. Continue reading
Outgoing Western University president passed over for top job at University of Maine
Western University’s outgoing president was in the running to the American school’s next president, but earlier this month officials announced Joan Ferrini-Mundy was selected from the pool of candidates instead. Continue reading
Identifying those killed in Toronto van attack could take days, coroner says
It could take days to confirm the identities of 10 people killed in a van attack in northern Toronto that left 14 others injured, Ontario’s chief coroner said as a forensics team sought records and information to assist in the grim task. Continue reading
Toronto van attack: rental agencies struggle with customer screening
The company said Tuesday it was fully co-operating with authorities, but declined to comment on its current security policies. Continue reading
Man in custody, victim identified in Grey Street stabbing: London Police
Police are investigating a Tuesday night stabbing on Grey Street. Continue reading
London city council votes in favour of new casino with preference at Western Fair
City council passed a motion 9-5 to endorse expanded gambling in the city, which will allow for up to 1,200 slot machines and 50 live game tables. Continue reading
London city council rejects Medway Valley master plan
The plan, which proposed paved trails and new bridges to make Medway Valley more accessible to people with disabilities, was highly controversial. Continue reading
Blue Jays beat Red Sox 4-3 in extra innings
Curtis Granderson hit a solo shot off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Continue reading
‘If you bothered him, he might hiss at you’: Former classmates recall Toronto van attack suspect
“He’d basically just purr and meow and act like a cat. I never heard him speak.” Continue reading
Blue Jays hold moment of silence to honour of victims, first responders of Toronto van attack
The Toronto Blue Jays honoured the victims of Monday’s deadly van attack with a brief tribute before Tuesday night’s game against Boston. Continue reading
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