Old East Village Explosion

• Gas line hit by vehicle, homes evacuated after crash in east London, Ont.

  Noting the similarities between Monday's crash and the Woodman Avenue explosion, the fire department said crews are taking every precaution necessary.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
  
• Impaired driver in Woodman Ave. explosion launches lawsuit against Budweiser Gardens drink provider

  According to the document, Danielle and Shawn Leis claim that she became intoxicated at Budweiser Gardens the night of the explosion.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2023
  
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• Police awards ceremony to recognize heroic response to London, Ont. explosion

  Police say the ceremony will recognize 'the heroic efforts' of those who 'worked together to save lives and assist those who were injured in the explosion.'

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2021
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• Woman charged in London, Ont., explosion to plead guilty

  Daniella Leis is scheduled to enter a guilty plea on Oct. 22.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2020
• Homeowner still trying to rebuild 1 year after Old East Village explosion in London, Ont

  Those rebuilding their homes say they are trying to ensure their homes reflect the character of the Old East Village.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2020
• City of London recognizes first responders on anniversary of Woodman Avenue explosion

  On the first anniversary of the Old East Village explosion, the city of London honoured the first responders and other key community members who responded.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020
• London, Ont. explosion: Fire department members recount night 1 year later

  What began as a report of a sedan colliding with the front of a house, within minutes, turned into a race against the clock to evacuate residents and emergency personnel.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020
• Reaction to 2019 Old East Village explosion highlights resiliency of tight-knit east London, Ont. community

  Aeolian Hall's Clark Bryan says if it wasn't for how tight-knit the community is, "you wouldn't see the revitalization that has happened down there. It came from the people."

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2020
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• Woman charged in London, Ont. house explosion to make first court appearance

  Daniella Alexandra Leis, 23, faces a total of 12 charges, including eight impaired driving-related offences.

  Crime

  Sep 4, 2019
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• $50,000 raised for Londoners impacted by Old East Village explosion to be distributed: OEVCA

  Initial relief of approximately $50,000 is being given out over the next week to those impacted by the Aug. 14 explosion.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2019