New London-Middlesex schools get provincial green light, combined $45M in funding
London-Middlesex’s two major school boards have both been given the funding to build two new schools which will create nearly 955 new student spaces and 176 new childcare spaces.
Canada
Mar 27
Backyard fireworks: London, Ont. draft bylaw includes two new holidays to light up
If politicians approve the draft bylaw, Londoners would be able to ignite backyard fireworks on Lunar New Year, Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali.
Consumer
Mar 14
Ruslan Gazizov hits 30 goals as London Knights knock off Sarnia Sting
Easton Cowan extended his point streak to 31 games as the London Knights knocked off the Sarnia Sting at Budweiser Gardens on March 8.
Sports
Mar 8
Video captures moment Air Canada plane struck by lightning
The flight was leaving the Vancouver Airport on Sunday night, just before 7:30 p.m., when it was struck during a rare winter thunderstorm.
Environment
Mar 5
London, Ont., council approves four-year budget; tax increase set at 8.7% for 2024
Compared to other Ontario single-tier municipalities of similar sizes, London has one of the largest tax increases for 2024, with only Toronto coming out on top.
Canada
Mar 4
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
The Vancouver Canucks land themselves another win and one of the biggest TV shows has started filming in Metro Vancouver - here are the good news stories of the week.
Trending
Mar 8
London, Ont. councillors call for more accountability measures from city police
Measures outlined in the request include regular budget reporting, more community engagement and clear performance metrics.
Canada
Mar 27
New indoor beach sports facility to open in 2025
Beyond volleyball, the Hangar will also offer a licensed restaurant and mezzanine, and the courts serve as multipurpose space for various sports.
Sports
Feb 29
London police Dubai dust up: international training halted until protocol ready
Chief Thai Truong said the situation has highlighted that 'we don't have an adequate evaluation process to vet international training or competition.'
Canada
Mar 22
Health unit lists potential measles exposure locations after case confirmed in London, Ont.
London, Ont.'s health unit says it has confirmed a case of measles involving an adult who likely got the disease while travelling. The unit has published a list of exposure sites.
Health
Mar 10
Kitchener, Ont. elevator company fined $75k after worker fell 9 feet at London apartment
An elevator company from Kitchener, Ont., has been fined $75,000 after a sub-contracted electrical worker fell nine feet from a platform at an apartment building in London.
Canada
Mar 12
Spring is here and parts of Ontario could get their biggest snowfall this year
Spring officially arrived on Tuesday, but parts of southern Ontario could see their "most significant snowfall so far this season" starting Friday.
Weather
Mar 21
Tuesday budget meeting is last chance for Londoners to comment on proposed spending
Among those who have already weighed in ahead of Tuesday's London council budget meeting, one item stands out: the huge ask from London police.
Canada
Feb 26
Council could revisit London, Ont. police budget following public backlash
A motion to reduce the police budget by five per cent will be tabled at London City Hall on Thursday, two days after a passionate public participation meeting.
Canada
Feb 28
London, Ont. four-year budget unchanged after final debate
The tax hikes sit at 8.7 per cent in 2024, 8.9 per cent in 2025, 5.8 per cent in 2026 and 6.8 per cent in 2027. Budget updates could potentially alter those numbers.
Canada
Feb 29
London, Ont., police trip for international competition in Dubai under review
A southwestern Ontario police force is facing scrutiny for its decision to send a team to an international competition in Dubai.
Canada
Feb 16
London, Ont. police release surveillance video of vehicle wanted in hit-and-run
London, Ont., police released surveillance video Friday showing the moments before and after a hit-and-run crash on Monday. The crash left a pedestrian seriously injured.
Crime
Feb 16
Who is Rose Hanbury and how does she tie into the Kate Middleton drama?
Rose Hanbury has been linked to the Prince and Princess of Wales for years, but an old rumour is getting fresh air as Kensington Palace continues to fumble.
Trending
Mar 13
Ruling on Muslim family murder is first to recognize terror by white nationalism
Thursday's sentencing decision also 'marks the first time in Canadian history that a case involving white nationalism has met the threshold of terrorism.'
Canada
Feb 23
London, Ont. sonographer shares experience serving remote, Arctic community
Different sonographers from across Canada will fly in and they’ll do stints between two and six weeks where they supply their skills.
Canada
Feb 8