Category: Midwestern Ontario
What to know about the dozens of new public art displays in London
The City of London is installing more than 90 new pieces of public art across the community, with a formal unveiling set for Saturday. The works are part of four projects developed by city hall and the London Arts Council. LFP reporter Allison Young has the details. DUNDAS PLACE Four artists were commissioned to create […]
First Nation safe drinking water bill diluted after Ontario opposition
TORONTO – Neskantaga First Nation Chief Gary Quisess can’t even remember the last time he was able to drink water directly from his tap. Now, a federal bill meant to make that possible has been watered down amid opposition from the Ontario government. Quisess’s remote community, located north of Thunder Bay near the proposed Ring […]
$550K Dream Lottery win interrupts London man’s golf game: ‘Over the moon’
Two men won the top prizes in the 30th anniversary Dream Lottery draw on Thursday evening, with one getting the choice between two dream homes or $1 million cash and the other taking home more than $500,000. Robert Edmundson of London won the “50/50 prize,” worth $556,400, while Bryan Rice of New Liskeard won the […]
Accused testifies about night of girlfriend’s death in their London home
ST. THOMAS – David Yates insists all he wanted was for the beatings to stop. He testified Thursday at his second-degree murder trial that he was “confused” about the state of his relationship and had practically grown accustomed to the vicious attacks – the kicks to the testicles, the punches and the chokeholds so strong […]
Hot Stuff: The sweet sisters act behind Shaw’s Ice Cream
Got a suggestion for a Hot Stuff story about a person or thing that makes summer special in Southwestern Ontario? Email us at curiouslondon@postmedia.com On the road to Port Stanley, there’s a landmark ice-cream joint that’s a must-go for beachgoers heading to or from Lake Erie. Located just a short drive from the lake, south of […]