Month: June 2024
Ex-teacher who sought online ‘escape’ jailed for child luring, porn
Even though there was no real child victim, what London ex-teacher Sean Lypaczewski did was not a “victimless” crime, a judge said Friday. “This type of conduct is not victimless, despite the fact the recipient of the communications was someone posing as a child and not an actual child,” Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia said […]
Coroner’s inquest called in fatal police shooting of axe-wielding man
A coroner’s inquest has been called into the fatal police shooting of an axe-wielding Exeter man in December 2019. The mandatory probe into the death of Wade Vander Wal was announced Friday afternoon by the region’s supervising coroner, Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke. The date and location of the hearings will be announced at a later date. […]
Londoner’s ‘surreal’ ride from university student to NHL draft pick
Jacob Julien is one of the more unassuming draft picks in Knights – and NHL – history. The big forward was playing Euchre at home in London with his family when the Winnipeg Jets called his name in the fifth round (146th overall) at the NHL draft Thursday in Nashville. “We had the draft on […]
Political leaders condemn anti-Pride letters sent to city residents
Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff issued statements Friday condemning recent written attacks in letters mailed to city residents displaying Pride flags at their homes, which police are now investigating. Boddy said in the statement he and city council condemn actions which “maliciously attack the 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ community or any citizen […]
London-to-Toronto GO Train service set to end after two-year run
The London-to-Toronto GO Train is being pulled off the tracks this fall, Metrolinx announced Friday, as the organization declines to extend its two-year pilot project. Metrolinx is the provincial agency that manages mass transit in the Greater Toronto area including GO Transit. Its officials said the London-to-Toronto GO Train route will not operate past October […]
Teacher accused of alleged anti-Islam comments won’t be transferred: Parents
A teacher who allegedly made Islamophobic comments in class will not be transferred to a London-area elementary school amid backlash from parents.
How severe will the harmful algal bloom be in Lake Erie this summer?
Researchers are predicting a smaller-than-average harmful algal bloom for western Lake Erie this year, thanks largely to a dry spring. Read the full story by the Plain Dealer.
One-time champion Jo Lawrence’s racetrack return off to fast start
Four years ago, Jo Lawrence was the most successful late model racer in Ontario.
Michigan and Illinois will partner to try to stop invasive carp from advancing into Lake Michigan
Michigan and Illinois plan to spend a combined $114 million to stop the advancement of invasive carp into Lake Michigan. Read the full story by Michigan Radio.
Drought kept Lake Superior water level flat in June
The intense drought that hit the region for May and much of June helped keep Lake Superior from rising its usual amount in June. The International Lake Superior Board of […]