Health groups call for immediate restrictions on advertising for vaping products
More charges laid in relation to northwest parking lot disturbance: London police
‘Racism is wrong regardless of when it happens’: Londoners on Trudeau controversy
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows Trudeau in blackface in 3rd instance of racist makeup
Liberal campaign signs in B.C. defaced with blackface after Trudeau photos emerge
London man charged after family member reports online threats: police
Nearly 1,500 died from opioid overdoses in Ontario last year, up from 2017
Public Health Ontario has released updated statistics showing 1,473 people died from opioid-related causes in 2018, a jump of about 17 per cent from the previous year. Continue reading
Ontario Appeal Court rules 3-2 in favour of law that slashed Toronto city council
Ontario’s top court says a provincial law that slashed the size of Toronto’s city council nearly in half last year is constitutional. Continue reading
New York hosts Toronto after Tanaka’s strong performance
Toronto Blue Jays (62-91, fourth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (100-54, first in the AL East) Continue reading
Police investigating after stickers with hateful messages turn up across Owen Sound
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Since July, the Owen Sound Police Service has been investigating more than a dozen incidents in which stickers with hateful messages have turned up in public spaces. Continue reading
Ontario basketball museum threatened under proposed provincial government cuts
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
The museum is dedicated to James Naismith, the man credited for inventing basketball in 1891, and Robert McKenzie, who influenced sports medicine. It’s located at the Mill of Kintail in Almonte. Continue reading
8th vaping-related death reported in U.S. as cases of illnesses top 500
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 530 confirmed and probable cases have been reported in 38 states and one U.S. territory, up from 380 a week ago. Continue reading
United Way Elgin Middlesex launches 2019 campaign at Budweiser Gardens
Crowds flooded into Budweiser Gardens to show their support for the United Way of Elgin and Middlesex as they officially kicked off their 2019 fundraising campaign. A sell-out crowd attended the annual 3M Harvest Lunch on Wednesday. People lining up to support @UnitedWay 3M Harvest Lunch at @BudGardens in London @AM980News reporting pic.twitter.com/J7ilGH24qK — Sawyer… Continue reading
City council approves governance overhaul for 2 London housing agencies
City council has voted to appoint a member of city staff to oversee the boards for two city-owned housing agencies. Continue reading
Amazon vows greener practices after revealing huge carbon footprint
Amazon said it emitted 44.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide last year, a number that comes close to pollution rates of some small nations. Continue reading
Northwestern Ontario First Nation evacuates community over water safety, asks feds for help
Most of the 250 residents of the Neskantaga First Nation, a member of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, flew out of the community on the weekend after untreated water began flowing from local taps and water pressure tapered off dramatically. Continue reading
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Tim Hortons pulling Beyond Meat products from menus, except in Ontario and B.C.
In an email, a Restaurant Brands International Inc. spokeswoman said the vegetable-based Beyond Burgers and breakfast sandwiches were introduced as a “limited-time offer.” Continue reading
B.C. premier promises improvements to Vancouver Island road where bus crash killed 2 students
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Speaking to reporters, John Horgan said he sympathized with the survivors and the families of the victims, and acknowledged safety upgrades are needed. Continue reading
Saunders secondary school evacuated due to strange odour
Staff and students at Saunders secondary school were evacuated on Wednesday due to an unknown odour that was causing some people to feel ill. Continue reading
Ontario government orders public hospitals to report vaping-related lung disease
Christine Elliott says the data will be critical as the government discusses the problem with experts on solutions to the potential dangers of vaping. Continue reading
There are 3 billion fewer wild birds than in 1970, study shows
The bird population in the United States and Canada was probably around 10.1 billion nearly half a century ago and has fallen 29 per cent to about 7.2 billion birds, according to a study in Thursday’s journal Science. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows Trudeau in blackface in 3rd instance of racist makeup
Global News has obtained video showing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in blackface, the third instance of racist dress to come to light in 12 hours. Continue reading
Liberal campaign signs in B.C. defaced with blackface after Trudeau photos emerge
At least six signs for Liberal incumbent candidate Stephen Fuhr were defaced by someone who drew over Fuhr’s face with a black marker. Continue reading
Man at party where Trudeau wore brownface says costume ‘stood out’ compared to others
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Others who attended the 2001 “Arabian Nights”-themed party where Justin Trudeau was pictured in brownface say it wasn’t meant to offend. Continue reading
David and Collet Stephan found not guilty in 2012 death of son
A judge is to rule Thursday whether an Alberta couple who treated their son with herbal remedies rather than seek medical attention should be held responsible in his death. Continue reading
Trudeau apologizes after 2001 brownface photo published by Time magazine
Time magazine published a photo of the Liberal leader in dark makeup while wearing a turban on Thursday evening. Continue reading
‘Racism is wrong regardless of when it happens’: Londoners on Trudeau controversy
London-area candidates and Londoners alike spoke to Global News about the images. Continue reading
More charges laid in relation to northwest parking lot disturbance: London police
By Kelly Wang Reporter/Operator
A 26-year-old faces weapons charges while a 21-year-old faces an additional charge of assault with a weapon. A third suspect has not yet been apprehended. Continue reading
Nearly 1,500 died from opioid overdoses in Ontario last year, up from 2017
Public Health Ontario has released updated statistics showing 1,473 people died from opioid-related causes in 2018, a jump of about 17 per cent from the previous year. Continue reading
Ontario Appeal Court rules 3-2 in favour of law that slashed Toronto city council
Ontario’s top court says a provincial law that slashed the size of Toronto’s city council nearly in half last year is constitutional. Continue reading
London man charged after family member reports online threats: police
Police have not disclosed what specific charges the 31-year-old man is facing. Continue reading
Police investigating after stickers with hateful messages turn up across Owen Sound
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Since July, the Owen Sound Police Service has been investigating more than a dozen incidents in which stickers with hateful messages have turned up in public spaces. Continue reading
Ontario basketball museum threatened under proposed provincial government cuts
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
The museum is dedicated to James Naismith, the man credited for inventing basketball in 1891, and Robert McKenzie, who influenced sports medicine. It’s located at the Mill of Kintail in Almonte. Continue reading
United Way Elgin Middlesex launches 2019 campaign at Budweiser Gardens
Crowds flooded into Budweiser Gardens to show their support for the United Way of Elgin and Middlesex as they officially kicked off their 2019 fundraising campaign. A sell-out crowd attended the annual 3M Harvest Lunch on Wednesday. People lining up to support @UnitedWay 3M Harvest Lunch at @BudGardens in London @AM980News reporting pic.twitter.com/J7ilGH24qK — Sawyer… Continue reading
City council approves governance overhaul for 2 London housing agencies
City council has voted to appoint a member of city staff to oversee the boards for two city-owned housing agencies. Continue reading
Northwestern Ontario First Nation evacuates community over water safety, asks feds for help
Most of the 250 residents of the Neskantaga First Nation, a member of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, flew out of the community on the weekend after untreated water began flowing from local taps and water pressure tapered off dramatically. Continue reading
Tim Hortons pulling Beyond Meat products from menus, except in Ontario and B.C.
In an email, a Restaurant Brands International Inc. spokeswoman said the vegetable-based Beyond Burgers and breakfast sandwiches were introduced as a “limited-time offer.” Continue reading
Saunders secondary school evacuated due to strange odour
Staff and students at Saunders secondary school were evacuated on Wednesday due to an unknown odour that was causing some people to feel ill. Continue reading
Ontario government orders public hospitals to report vaping-related lung disease
Christine Elliott says the data will be critical as the government discusses the problem with experts on solutions to the potential dangers of vaping. Continue reading
Brescia University College launches new mental wellness program
The holistic wellness space will provide students with an opportunity to seek peer-to-peer support through the university’s Wellness Peers program. Continue reading
First known Canadian case of vaping-related illness reported in London, Ont.
A release from the MLHU says the youth “has been diagnosed with severe respiratory illness that has been linked to the individual’s use of vaping products.” Continue reading
Moir and Virtue announce retirement from ice dancing
After more than two decades of competing together, the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history are calling it a career. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh’s ‘baby fever’ and the NDP photo op requested by a Conservative
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
An unexpected photo op with the federal NDP leader at the International Plowing Match was requested by a Conservative provincial politician. Continue reading
City of London develops online resources for residents ahead of federal election
The resources can be accessed on the City of London’s website under the 2019 federal election section. Continue reading
‘I’m busy governing’: Doug Ford explains why he isn’t campaigning for Scheer
Scheer has now campaigned in three provinces — Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba — that have conservative premiers. None has appeared with him. Continue reading
Ford addresses issues with anti-carbon tax stickers, vows they’ll be fixed
The stickers are part of an aggressive campaign to critique the federal carbon tax, which Ottawa imposed on Ontario earlier this year after the province failed to come up with its own comparable regime. Continue reading
22-year-old man charged in connection with Dundas Street stabbing: London police
By Kelly Wang Reporter/Operator
Police have charged a 22-year-old London with aggravated assault. He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. Continue reading
Small plane makes emergency landing in field near Paris, Ont.
The two men aboard the aircraft at the time walked away without injury, police say. Continue reading
East London fire causes $250K in damage, no injuries
Fire crews say high heat and low humidity made for a tough battle against the Hamilton Road blaze on Tuesday. Continue reading
Ontario spent at least $10 million on cannabis stores that never opened
Ontario spent at least $10.2 million on costs associated with public-sector cannabis stores that never opened, the agency’s financial statements show. Continue reading
Virtue and Moir to receive honorary degrees from Western University
The pair will receive honorary degrees from Western University during a convocation ceremony on Oct. 23. Continue reading
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