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• London, Ont. business leaders ‘fully charged’ for St. Thomas Volkswagen battery plant

  European automaker Volkswagen said Monday that the Railway City will be home to its first-ever "gigafactory” for battery cell manufacturing in North America.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2023
  
• 18 new businesses opening in downtown London Ont., part of core area revitalization program

  A new pilot program looking to revitalize vacant storefronts in the centre of London, Ont., is helping 18 new businesses to move into the core.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2022
  
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• Biotech firm expands to London, Ont. to produce material for PPE

  'We make material that uses agricultural waste products that can be from some crops or it can be from dairy — even grapes we're looking at,' said COO Nigel Miller.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2021
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• Campaign to lure Toronto residents to London banks on growing interest in Forest City

  'Don't tell Toronto' was launched in February with the goal of attracting experienced and skilled talent to help fill London's growing industry sectors, such as tech and health.

  Economy

  Mar 22, 2021
• Virtual concerts announced for first phase of program aimed at reviving live music in London

  The first phase of the initiative will see performances broadcast from various music venues in the city. Five free Saturday night concerts have been announced so far.

  Entertainment

  Feb 19, 2021
• Former councillor Dale Henderson remembered as colourful character committed to London

  Mayor Ed Holder called him 'someone whose sheer volume of ideas was exceeded only by his fondness for London, commitment to his constituents, and especially his love of family.'

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2020
• Cricket processing facility to bring 60 jobs to London, Ont.

  Construction is set to begin in August and by completed by the end of 2021.

  Economy

  Jul 20, 2020
• Local employers look to hire amid pandemic at virtual London and Area Works Job Fair

  Some 600 people have already signed up to take part in the virtual job fair, which will be held through an online platform called vFairs.

  Economy

  May 7, 2020
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• London city councillor pushes for better spending of taxpayer dollars in new LEDC contract

  Ward 7 Coun. Josh Morgan wants to see city staff use a contract extension with the LEDC to lay out specific expectations for performance in a new four-year agreement.

  Economy

  Jun 25, 2019
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• London included in 6 autonomous vehicle Regional Technology Development Sites

  The Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network says London and Windsor will make up the southwestern Ontario hub, each city will receive $2.5-million from the province.

  Tech

  May 3, 2018