Protesters end Hwy. 402 blockade as enforcement powers mount
Protesters who had blocked part of the highway between London and Sarnia pulled out Monday and the road has reopened, as the federal government joined Ontario in taking on emergency powers to deal with border and other disruptions caused by opponents of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions. The six-day blockade of a stretch […]
Ontario’s country music awards returning to London in June
It seems country music can’t get enough of London. The Country Music Association of Ontario is returning to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its awards at Centennial Hall on June 5. The announcement comes less than three months after London hosted the Canadian Country Music Awards show at Budweiser Gardens on Nov. 29. “It’s thrilling […]
Justin Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act to end ‘illegal’ blockades
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday invoked the national Emergencies Act to bring to an end the anti-government blockades he describes as illegal and not about peaceful protest. The government will use that act to force towing companies to remove big rigs and other vehicles that are blocking highways and other critical infrastructure, establish zones […]
Phil Murphy leaves far-reaching legacy of music education in London
London has lost one of its music legends. Phil Murphy, who taught music at city high schools and Fanshawe College and conducted Encore the Concert Band for more than a decade, died Sunday at 92. “He was an icon in music education in London,” said Mario Circelli, founder of the Forest City London Music Hall […]
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 15
Tough for walkers I am in complete agreement with Thomas Allen’s letter to the editor Sidewalk dangerous (Feb. 11). Last week, I chose to walk Pall Mall and Piccadilly streets between Adelaide and Wellington streets and, like Allen, spent much time trudging through slush, being careful on ice or dodging large puddles by climbing on […]