Tag: Community
Police renew plea for answers on 30th anniversary of pregnant woman’s slaying
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the unsolved slaying of Sonya Cywink, prompting Ontario Provincial Police to promote a $60,000 reward for any information that leads to arrests in the mystery that began when she was last seen alive in London on Aug. 26, 1994, and found dead four days later. The Free Press […]
Province’s homeless hubs plan may differ from London’s in one key way
London is poised to cash in on a new provincial plan to create homeless hubs, but there could be a catch.
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields wraps up for another year
It was a memorable weekend in Lucknow for many music lovers. Especially first-time concertgoer Kora Soper. Soper travelled from Tiverton with her partner, Jacob McCullough, to see singer-songwriter Dayna Reid perform, shedding a few tears when given the opportunity to meet Reid in person and get her autograph. A superfan of the Elmvale-based artist since […]
Which heritage buildings could lose protection, and what will replace them
Five properties are recommended by city staff to be removed from the heritage registry during Monday’s meeting of city council’s planning committee, meaning they could be destined for the wrecking ball in order to build anew. LFP’s Jack Moulton takes a look at the properties as they are now, and what they might become. 243 […]
Walkers pray for answers about missing Neyaashiinigmiing cousins
As Clara Smith said a prayer for those taking part in a more than 30-kilometre walk from Ferndale to Wiarton early Sunday morning, she became so emotional that at times it became hard to say the words. For Smith, it has now been almost 31 years since she last saw her grandson Leslie Jones, who […]