Category: Southwestern Ontario
PHOTOS: Snowy scenes across Southwestern Ontario
A snowy week across Southwestern Ontario continued on Thursday. Our journalists across the region captured images of the winter-esque fallout.
Small towns brace for big jump in police costs: ‘Nothing you can do’
After abrupt increases to the Ontario Provincial Police budgets, area communities are among Ontario municipalities forced to rethink their 2025 spending plans. Hereâs a look at how some governments in the region are affected by jacked-up police costs. ZORRA TOWNSHIP Prior to the OPP announcement it was raising costs to municipalities it serves, Mayor Marcus […]
Five charged for bank heists in Southwestern Ontario, provincewide
More than $2 million was stolen, but none of the money has been recovered, police said
Tar spot requires seven hours of wetness on a corn leaf to take hold
A two-pass fungicide program using multiple active ingredients is recommended
Across Southwestern Ontario, smaller communities creak under rapid growth
The province estimates Southwestern Ontario’s population will jump more than 40 per cent to 2.6 million people by 2051. London and Middlesex County are expected to lead the way, growing by 56.7 per cent to about 880,000 people over the next 25 years, with nearby Oxford County close behind at 51.9 per cent. But rapid […]
London region population to boom by 50% over next 25 years: Queen’s Park
The booming London area will lead Southwestern Ontario in population growth over the next 25 years with an expected increase of more than 50 per cent, the latest snapshot from Queen’s Park projects.
U.S.-based uniform business opens London plant, creating 80 jobs
A uniform-cleaning business that will serve clients across Southwestern Ontario is opening its doors in London.
Police again urge life-jacket use after St. Thomas drowning
Nobody in a canoe that capsized Monday in St. Thomas resulting in one man’s death was wearing life jackets, city police said.
Ice, aged: In small towns across region, old rinks near best-before date
An organization representing Ontarioâs recreation facilities is raising concerns that province could be at risk of losing a quarter of its indoor ice rinks in the next two decades.
Small towns, big problem: Lots of players, not nearly enough ice
Some municipalities are facing ice time shortages amid growing demand for coveted evening and weekend timeslots.