Category: Midwestern Ontario
I’ll take . . . that one! London joins pre-set design ‘catalogue’ plan for home builds
It’s a little like the Sears catalogue, if you’re in the market to build some “missing middle”-style housing. Announced Tuesday at city hall, London will be signing onto a federal housing program promising pre-approved designs for select homes in order to speed up home building. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation housing design catalogue offers […]
Rare warning issued as dangerous heat persists, London opens cooling spaces
Environment Canada has issued a rare orange-level warning for London and the surrounding region amid a scorching heat wave
Magnetic Moments halfway to MRI fundraising goal
GODERICH – Staff and volunteers at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital gathered recently to celebrate reaching the halfway milestone of the $6.5-million fundraising goal to bring an MRI machine to Huron County. Fundraising for the Magnetic Moments campaign sits at $3,507.539, fewer than seven months into the campaign. Service clubs, municipalities, individuals and corporate donors have stepped up to […]
GALLERY: LFP’s best photos from June 2026
We’re looking back at June in London and across the region through the lens of London Free Press photojournalist Geoff Robins.
Bazinet speaks on transition to mayoral role, upcoming election
Goderich Mayor Trevor Bazinet will be running for re-election on Oct. 26. “I care deeply about Goderich and the people who call it home. I was born and raised here, and this community has shaped who I am,” he said. Bazinet said he believes that listening to the community and building relationships is the key […]