Category: Midwestern Ontario
London-area jobless rate jumps to 6.9% amid ongoing trade war
London’s unemployment rate went up by half a percentage point for a second straight month in May, Statistics Canada reported Friday, as the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. continues to take a toll on the local economy. The London region, which also takes in St. Thomas, Strathroy and portions of Elgin and […]
Bull riders saddle up for hometown crowd at PBR London Classic
When the gate flies open at Canada Life Place this weekend for the Professional Bull Riders London Classic, two riders won’t just be competing for points, they’ll be riding in front of their hometown crowd.
London man charged after back-to-back fires on Hamilton Road
A 28-year-old London man is facing three arson charges after a string of fires along Hamilton Road over a three-day period, police say.
London mortgage delinquencies on the rise: ‘Shock factor’
Things could get worse if the U.S. tariffs cause significant job losses, one expert warns
Letters to the Editor: June 6, 2025
Now the federal election is over, one Free Press reader is waiting to see how the political drama unfolds.