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Cami workers ratify new deal, plant returning to two shifts
Workers at Cami Assembly in Ingersoll have ratified a two-year deal with GM Canada, a contract that increases wages and returns the automotive plant to two shifts starting in January. The contract â affecting about 1,300 workers represented by Unifor Local 88 at the Ingersoll plant â was ratified by 96 per cent of production […]
Former London Nationals trainer killed in motorcycle crash
Friends and colleagues are remembering a motorcycle driver killed in a south London crash as a loving father and devoted hockey trainer who made a big impression on the people he met. Friends are identifying the man killed in Friday’s crash at the southern end of the city as Joe Gowers, a former team trainer […]
London area housing starts triple in August, third best in province
The number of housing starts in the London area more than tripled in August compared to the same month last year, an indication economic conditions are on the upswing, both the mayor and an organization representing builders say. Construction began last month on 470 units in the London census metropolitan area (CMA), which includes St. […]
Cornies: Musicians’ post-bankruptcy bravery pays off for orchestra
With the opening of its 2024-25 season two weeks away, London Symphonia looks every bit like an ensemble ready to claim its place as one of the city’s cultural crown jewels. The bankruptcy of its predecessor organization, almost a decade ago, is a nearly forgotten phantom. Through hard work, sacrifice and no small amount of […]
Charges dismissed, but former area Olympian loses job, career
All charges against a U.S. college softball coach and Olympian from Blenheim have been dismissed, leaving her with no record but with a damaged career.