Month: June 2024
New Indwell affordable housing building ‘kind of project we need’: Mayor
There was a time in Shawn Russwurm’s life when he was down to his last bit of money and living out of his car. “I was almost facing homelessness and life on the streets,” he said. But on Tuesday, the 55-year old Londoner stood before a large group at the grand opening of Indwell’s Embassy […]
Four people seriously injured in crash as suspects fled police: SIU
Ontario’s police watchdog has released new information about a Sunday night crash it is investigating involving a variety store robbery and a subsequent flight from London police. The Special Investigations Unit was called in after a serious motor vehicle collision near Adelaide Street and Kipps Lane. Initial reports were that two people were injured, but […]
Councillors endorse new homeless plan, commit $2.8M in ‘defining moment’
A new system and a $2.8-million boost for helping homeless Londoners received unanimous support from city council members Tuesday. But councillors also want a business case for spending the $2.8 million and monthly reports on system development from staff, stressing the need to keep the public up to date. “It has been very difficult to […]
PHOTOS: TVRA District AAA boys hockey final
The Mother Teresa Spartans came back from being two goals down against the St. Thomas Aquinas Flames to the win the second game of the best-of-three TVRA District AAA boys hockey final on Tuesday at Bostwick Arena in London. After winning the first game Monday 3-1, Mother Teresa scored in double overtime to win the […]
Homegrown songwriters explore mystery of the craft at Museum London event
The craft of songwriting will be showcased Thursday featuring four artists from across the region at Museum London.
Police search for suspect who stole memorial red dresses hung in trees
Sarnia police are searching for a person recorded on video stealing red dresses from trees at city hall in mid-February.
‘Citizens do not feel safe’: London police to get $4M to hire 20 officers
London police will get about $4 million of London’s assessment growth revenue to hire 20 police officers and four civilians this year, the first step in a plan to hire 52 officers during the next few years.
Craig Needles Podcast Episode 148: Jeff Preston on Paratransit
Dr. Jeff Preston, an Associate Professor of Disability Studies at King’s University College, joins Craig to talk about accessible transportation on this week’s podcast.
Deadline to apply to ‘Hawks’ Nest’ business competition is March 10
New and aspiring business owners will pitch their ideas for their share of $30,000, plus mentorship and exposure, from the Dragon’s Den-inspired Hawks’ Nest competition May 17 at the Roxy. Those who enter must provide a business plan by March 10. Email hawksnest@sbdc.ca for an application or visit www.sdbc.ca for more information. Seven entrepreneurs will […]
Cause of partial roof collapse still unclear; community centre set to reopen
City hall is preparing to reopen its year-old, $21.4-million recreation complex in East London days after large pieces of the building’s exterior smashed to the ground outside of an entrance.