3 indicators point to increase in firearms in the city: London police
London police charge man with posing as undercover cop, seize $20K in crystal meth
‘It’s the end of an era’: Wingham police disbands after 140 years
‘There will be blood on all of our hands’: London Mayor Ed Holder urges immediate action on street parties
London’s airport adding daily flights to Calgary
Brampton father accused of killing 11-year-old daughter dies in hospital
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OHL Roundup: Thursday, February 21, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Jack Studnicka scored four goals as the Niagara IceDogs demolished the Kitchener Rangers 10-2 on Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Alex Ovechkin scores 650th career goal as Capitals down Maple Leafs
Ovechkin — who has 39 goals in 48 career outings against the Leafs, including 22 in 24 games in Toronto — currently sits at 1,192 career points. Continue reading
Haiti’s anti-government protests, which have trapped Canadians, to resume Friday: organizers
Haiti’s demonstrators want President Jovenel Moise to resign. he has refused. Continue reading
Canadian who tried to join terror group in Syria released from prison despite being ‘high risk to public safety’
An Ontario man who travelled to Syria to join an al-Qaida faction is being released from prison less than two years after pleading guilty. Continue reading
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Ottawa police look to prevent human trafficking among most vulnerable
Ottawa police and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are spreading awareness leading up to National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Continue reading
A gay couple’s twin son had U.S. citizenship, but the other didn’t. A judge just changed that
The couple, Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks, said, “This is justice! We are hopeful that no other family will ever have to go through this again.” Continue reading
Lake Erie should be given ‘personhood,’ according to some activists — here’s why
Does a lake have the right to live, the way a person does? Continue reading
1 injured, charges pending after car, school bus collide in Middlesex Centre: OPP
The collision happened around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday at Centre Road and Petty Street. Continue reading
New Jersey Senate passes legislation to take Trump’s name off ballot unless he releases tax returns
The New Jersey Senate’s bill focused on Donald Trump’s tax returns now goes to the governor. Continue reading
Federal government promises $10M for Cat Lake First Nation amid housing, mould crisis
Cat Lake leaders say terrible housing conditions have led to severe lung and skin ailments, especially among children. Continue reading
Ford talks tariffs, trade during trip to Washington with N.B., Saskatchewan premiers
Ford’s office says that while in Washington, Ford will connect with key trade partners, including his governor counterparts. Continue reading
Father of Alabama woman who joined ISIS in Syria sues Trump administration to return her to U.S.
Hoda Muthana is in a Syrian refugee camp with her 18-month-old son after she fled what’s left of the Islamic State’s self-declared homeland. Continue reading
Ontario government orders Hydro One to cap CEO pay at $1.5M
In a statement today, Energy Minister Greg Rickford says he has issued a formal directive to cap the CEO compensation. Continue reading
Family robbed of steaks before dinner is served: Norfolk County OPP
A Norfolk family was left wondering where’s the beef after they were swiped of their steaks on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
WATCH: Sidney Crosby helps ignite brawl between Penguins and Sharks
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby and coach Mike Sullivan were among a group that earned 10-minute misconducts following a dust-up between both sides late in the third period. Continue reading
Canadian who tried to join terror group in Syria released from prison despite being ‘high risk to public safety’
An Ontario man who travelled to Syria to join an al-Qaida faction is being released from prison less than two years after pleading guilty. Continue reading
All bets are off — it’s snowing in Las Vegas
Winter storms in the U.S. Southwest brought snow to the foothills around Southern California as well. Continue reading
Ex-ambassador trying to sue Trudeau’s top aide for $250K over mental suffering allegations
The allegations have not been proven in court, and the Prime Minister’s Office did not respond to a request for comment. Continue reading
Brampton father accused of killing 11-year-old daughter dies in hospital
The news comes on the same day family, friends and community members attended a funeral in Etobicoke for Riya Rajkumar. Continue reading
Father of Alabama woman who joined ISIS in Syria sues Trump administration to return her to U.S.
Hoda Muthana is in a Syrian refugee camp with her 18-month-old son after she fled what’s left of the Islamic State’s self-declared homeland. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, February 21, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Jack Studnicka scored four goals as the Niagara IceDogs demolished the Kitchener Rangers 10-2 on Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Alex Ovechkin scores 650th career goal as Capitals down Maple Leafs
Ovechkin — who has 39 goals in 48 career outings against the Leafs, including 22 in 24 games in Toronto — currently sits at 1,192 career points. Continue reading
Canadian who tried to join terror group in Syria released from prison despite being ‘high risk to public safety’
An Ontario man who travelled to Syria to join an al-Qaida faction is being released from prison less than two years after pleading guilty. Continue reading
3 indicators point to increase in firearms in the city: London police
An increase in officer injuries, use-of-force reports involving subjects with weapons, and the number of firearms seized, all suggest a rise in the number of guns in London. Continue reading
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Ottawa police look to prevent human trafficking among most vulnerable
Ottawa police and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are spreading awareness leading up to National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Continue reading
London police to name sex purchasers where legally possible
London police have announced that whenever possible, the names of people charged with purchasing sex will be made public. Continue reading
Lake Erie should be given ‘personhood,’ according to some activists — here’s why
Does a lake have the right to live, the way a person does? Continue reading
1 injured, charges pending after car, school bus collide in Middlesex Centre: OPP
The collision happened around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday at Centre Road and Petty Street. Continue reading
‘It’s the end of an era’: Wingham police disbands after 140 years
Chief of police Tim Poole said the decision was a cost-saving measure. Continue reading
Federal government promises $10M for Cat Lake First Nation amid housing, mould crisis
Cat Lake leaders say terrible housing conditions have led to severe lung and skin ailments, especially among children. Continue reading
London police charge man with posing as undercover cop, seize $20K in crystal meth
London police say they charged a suspect with drug and weapons counts after he allegedly posed as an undercover officer. Continue reading
London’s airport adding daily flights to Calgary
Direct flights from London to Calgary will begin in June. Continue reading
Ford talks tariffs, trade during trip to Washington with N.B., Saskatchewan premiers
Ford’s office says that while in Washington, Ford will connect with key trade partners, including his governor counterparts. Continue reading
Ontario government orders Hydro One to cap CEO pay at $1.5M
In a statement today, Energy Minister Greg Rickford says he has issued a formal directive to cap the CEO compensation. Continue reading
Family robbed of steaks before dinner is served: Norfolk County OPP
A Norfolk family was left wondering where’s the beef after they were swiped of their steaks on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Cryptocurrency mystery stuns Kelowna neighbourhood where dead CEO owned home
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
With thousands of investors looking to recover an estimated $260 million from insolvent Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX, it’s no surprise at least one may have hired a private investigator. Continue reading
Use of force arrests involving firearms nearly doubled in 2018: London police
A report shows 287 use-of-force reports were filed by officers in 2018, but 40 of those involved contact with animals. Continue reading
How learning new things as an adult can change brain chemistry
By Kim Smith Reporter
Research shows children learn new things on average every six months, but adults only learn new things every nine years, said registered psychologist Kimberly Knull. Continue reading
Naloxone proposal for London facilities fails committee vote, decision left to council
A proposal recommended adding naloxone kits to 29 public facilities across London. Continue reading
University Drive Bridge set to reopen March 8
The bridge has been closed since mid-October after an inspection showed deterioration in the bearings that help the bridge flex. Continue reading
New study finds the developmentally disabled are vulnerable in Ontario
Elizabeth Lin, CAMH scientist and co-lead author of the study, said the data suggests the presence of a developmental disability is the factor that leaves people most vulnerable. Continue reading
Understanding ABA therapy for children with autism
Applied Behaviour Analysis is on the line for many parents of children with autism. The therapy can cost thousands of dollars per month, so Global News went to see ABA in action and to find out why parents want funding protected. Continue reading
‘There will be blood on all of our hands’: London Mayor Ed Holder urges immediate action on street parties
London’s mayor stressed the need for a sense of urgency, worrying that it’s only a matter of time before someone dies. Continue reading
London’s top cop says changes to Police Services Act are long overdue
While he hasn’t finished going through the entire document, he says he’s pleased to see changes to the mandate of the Special Investigations Unit. Continue reading
Sex assault acquittal overturned; judge relied on victim stereotypes, court finds
In ordering a new trial, the Court of Appeal found the reliance on discredited stereotypes by Superior Court Justice Alissa Mitchell amounted to legal error. Continue reading
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