Free bus passes for east London, Ont. high schoolers gets green light
The pilot project would give Grade 9 students at Clarke Road Secondary School free bus passes for the 2024-2025 school year, with an expansion to Grade 10 planned for the future.
Canada
Apr 16
‘Axe the Tax’ convoy hits B.C.’s roads, drivers could face disruptions
About 300 people gathered in Hope on Monday morning with the potential for traffic disruptions along highways 1, 3 and 5. They said protests will remain peaceful.
Canada
Apr 1
London, Ont. council moving on draft bylaw regulating graphic anti-abortion images
In a vote of 9-6, council directed staff to bring forward a draft bylaw to a future committee meeting by the end of June, along with any potential legal issues that may arise.
Canada
Mar 6
‘It just needs to stop’: Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Hundreds of protesters, many waving Canadian and Alberta flags and holding "axe the tax" signs, blocked the major highway down to a single lane.
Canada
Apr 1
‘The Honeymooners’ star Joyce Randolph dies at 99
Joyce Randolph played the savvy Trixie Norton on 'The Honeymooners,' the much-beloved 1950s TV comedy about Brooklyn tenement life.
Entertainment
Jan 15
London, Ont. Council votes to allow commercial development on flood plain
With a vote of 10-5, council endorsed the plan to put a 5000-square-foot multi-use commercial building at the corner of Adelaide St. N. and Windermere Ave.
Canada
Feb 13
Canadian, U.S. companies start 2024 with layoffs. What to know
Companies in the U.S. and Canada have kicked off 2024 with thousands of job cuts across sectors, signaling that the spate of layoffs seen in 2023 could persist.
Economy
Mar 7
Top beauty picks for a sensational skin glow
Our style expert Susie Wall breaks down the must-have beauty trends for the spring season.
The Curator
Mar 19
London, Ont. budget committee increases transit, library funding
In an 8-7 vote, city council voted to increase the commission’s base budget for the LTC by $1.6 million for 2024, with a four-year increase of roughly $18.6 million dollars.
Canada
Feb 15
London, Ont. budget committee votes down transit funding increase
The amendment, which would have added 18,000 service hours to the London Transit Commission, was voted down at Thursday's budget committee meeting.
Canada
Feb 8
Edmonton Oilers blanked 4-0 by L.A. Kings
The Edmonton Oilers were shutout for the second time this season, falling 4-0 Saturday night in Los Angeles. “I think they just played better than us, to be honest,” Oilers forward Zack Hyman said after the game. “You’ve got to make something happen out there, obviously there wasn’t a lot of space. They won the...
Sports
Feb 11
London, Ont. city committee votes to give deputy mayor, budget chair 12.5% raise
The deputy mayor and budget chair will both be receiving a temporary raise of 12.5 per cent until councillor compensation is formally reviewed.
Canada
Jan 16
‘Unimaginable excess’: Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny
With memories of the tar ponds receding, the port city is now trying to cultivate an upscale vibe — one that includes appealing to billionaires and their toys.
Canada
Jan 1
Governor general announces Order of Canada appointees. Who made the list?
The list of new officers of the Order of Canada includes the first Inuit senator in Canada, guitar-maker Linda Manzer, editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder and pollster Nik Nanos.
Canada
Dec 28, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Alcohol, sugary drinks should be taxed at higher rates, WHO says
The WHO urged governments on Tuesday to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks and impose them on products that are currently exempt, such as wine in some European countries.
Health
Dec 5, 2023
12 swoon-worthy gifts for women
From beauty must-haves to aesthetically pleasing cookware, show how much you cherish the women in your life with these swoon-worthy items.
The Curator
Dec 14, 2023
London, Ont. city council approves 120 beds for cold weather response
The four locations would provide 120 overnight beds operated by Ark Aid Street Mission, with a total price tag of around $3 million.
Canada
Nov 28, 2023
North Korea claims new spy satellite gathered White House, Pentagon images
So far, Pyongyang has not released any imagery, leaving analysts and foreign governments to debate how capable the new satellite actually is.
World
Nov 29, 2023
New Black Friday deals are here! From tech to beauty – 35 fabulous finds
'Tis *officially* the season for holiday shopping. Black Friday deals are here, which means it's time to add to cart with these thoughtful finds.
The Curator
Nov 20, 2023