Victoria Park

• London Children’s festival in jeopardy as city revives minimum disruption policy

  The policy prevents amusement park-style electric rides in the park, which London Children’s Festival organizer Doug Hillier says would kill any future festivals.

  Canada

  May 16
  
• Driver charged after wheel detaches, smashes windshield of another car on Hwy. 401

  Three passengers have minor injuries after a tire detached from a passing vehicle and smashed through their vehicle's windshield on Highway 401 in Toronto on Monday. 

  Canada

  Mar 11
  
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• ‘Spirit of the holidays’: City of London to brighten with annual Lighting of the Lights

  With the spectacular illumination set to take place at 6:50 p.m., this year's event will also pay tribute to late firefighter Capt. Chris Bruinink.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2023
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• Halifax designating more tent encampment sites to help homeless population

  Municipal staff say the goal is to provide better services and strike a balance so all can share these public spaces.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2023
• North Shore hospital, residents notice a rise in rats

  At Lions Gate Hospital, in the Lonsdale area, rodents have spurred action from the Vancouver Coastal Health and the City of North Vancouver.

  Health

  Sep 13, 2023
• Regina’s oldest tree will be coming down due to poor health

  Regina's oldest tree thought to be 123 years old will be coming down on Sunday before it becomes a hazard to other trees and residents.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2023
• London Ribfest kicks off in Victoria Park ahead of Civic Holiday long weekend

  This year's festival marks the second time a full-sized London Ribfest has been held in the park since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2023
• Waterloo police deploy taser during arrest of Kitchener assault suspect

  Investigators say a man was riding a bike in Victoria Park when he was approached by another man and was assaulted.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2023
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• ‘More permanent solutions’: ACORN London rallies against ‘renovictions’

  ACORN London held a rally Tuesday, beginning at Victoria Park and making its way to city hall ahead of a council meeting, to raise more awareness about "reno-victions."

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Kitchener issues warning to Victoria Park event organizers: City will enforce park bylaw

  The Unhoused Experience: 24-hour Challenge is scheduled to begin In Victoria Park on Friday night at 6 p.m., according to the Eventbrite page.

  Canada

  May 26, 2023