Category: Midwestern Ontario
Man wanted on nationwide warrant arrested in London: Police
A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after breaching his release conditions has been arrested in London, Ontario Provincial Police say. Christopher Duffy, 40, who was at large since Dec. 30, was arrested, according to a statement issued on Friday by the OPP, which had been assisting the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad in […]
Q+A: London Jewish, Muslim speakers set to discuss ‘common DNA,’ push for peace
A public discussion is scheduled for Monday with Jewish and Muslim voices exploring their shared history and the rise of radicalism in the Middle East. A Tale of Two Cousins will also explore the challenges of coexistence in a time of global instability. Speakers Dean Lavi, executive director of Jewish London, and Adam Benni, a […]
London Knights hold ground in playoff race with back-to-back wins over Erie
This one was a lot more low-scoring. But the London Knights, who put up 10 goals against the Otters Friday, grinded out a 3-1 victory in the rematch before 4,607 Saturday at Erie Insurance Arena. The defending Memorial Cup champs remain a point behind the Soo Greyhounds in the race for fourth place in the […]
Saugeen Conservation issues flood watch, water levels expected to rise
Saugeen Conservation upgraded its flood outlook statement to a Flood Watch on Saturday morning. Overnight, the Saugeen watershed received up to 23 millimetres of rain. Rain is forecast to continue this afternoon, then taper off this evening, with additional amounts of up to 10 millimetres. Temperatures will continue to rise, and are expected to hit […]
Baranyai: Hockey’s bro culture needs enlightenment
I’ve spent as little of my life as possible in arenas, so I don’t pretend to speak for the average hockey fan, but it seems to me people are getting tired of bro culture. The observation may be premature in a sport where female fans still get called “puck bunnies,” but hear me out. Exhibit A: The furious backlash […]