Category: Midwestern Ontario
PHOTOS: Special Olympics athletes, police join for Law Enforcement Torch Run
Police officers from St. Thomas and other communities joined Special Olympics athletes for the Law Enforcement Torch Run in the Elgin County city on Tuesday. Officials called the event a chance to “champion acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Photos by LFP’s Geoff Robins grobins@postmedia.com
London police seek man after suspect fled from stolen vehicle
London police say that officers arrested one man and are looking for two other suspects after recovering a stolen vehicle. Officers were at a home near Wharncliffe Road and Oxford Street on Sept. 11, last Friday, when they spotted three people running away, police said in a news release on Wednesday. Police say that they […]
Q+A: Rapper Shad on being Museum London’s first musician-in-residence
London-born rapper Shad is set to become Museum London’s first musician-in-residence this fall. Officials say the year-long post will explore themes of memory, storytelling and belonging through performances, public programs, educational initiatives and collaborations with local artists. The 44-year-old spoke with LFP reporter Allison Young. Q: What was it like growing up in London and […]
LFP Letters to the Editor: September 16, 2026
A Free Press reader says “Donald Trump and his followers have caused world disruption and total distrust toward the U.S.”
Power outages hit parts of northwest London during rush hour
London Hydro said it was aware of the outage and had crews deployed “to quickly and safely understand the issue.”