Tag: Damage
Showpiece downtown London mansion damaged in fire hits market
Hit by a fire while being brought back to life, a piece of London’s real estate history â a heritage, Victorian-era mansion in the heart of downtown â is up for sale. The 2½-storey-residence at 496 Waterloo St., across the street from Central secondary school, has long been considered one of the core’s most remarkable […]
Trio sentenced for near-fatal attack on man walking home from bar
All three accused were sentenced for the stabbing and pellet-gun shooting of a Sarnia man walking home from a local bar.
‘100-year-storm’ batters Mississauga, but city says damage could have been much worse – Great Lakes Commission
Although some parks and sports fields in Mississauga, Ontario, are still closed following last week’s torrential rainstorm, the city says the damage could have been significantly worse without strong stormwater […]
Flooded London library branch reopening in ‘pop-up’ location
Damaged by the monster rainstorm that hit London last week, a London Public Library branch in the city’s northwest is reopening Tuesday in a temporary “pop-up” location. The library’s Sherwood branch will offer limited services at the temporary location while the branch remains closed for repairs this week. The branch has been closed since record-setting […]
Woodstock officer cleared in arrest of man with broken nose
A Woodstock police officer won’t face criminal charges stemming from an arrest of a man who suffered a broken nose, the Special Investigations Unit says.
Inside is not the answer: Air quality in the Great Lakes | Great Lakes Echo
By Mia Litzenberg In the Detroit area, people experience unsafe levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and ozone in the air they breathe. These pollutants are blamed for adverse health effects such as heart disease, respiratory issues and cancer. The University of Michigan is part of an ongoing Detroit research partnership, Community Action […]
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London police investigating suspected south-end arson
London police are investigating a suspected early-morning arson Monday in the city’s south end.
Fix London intersection where teen hurt in dirt bike crash: Neighbours
The south London intersection where a teen dirt biker was badly hurt in a collision Thursday needs better traffic controls, neighbours say.
Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails | Great Lakes Echo
By Gabrielle Nelson Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the cycling community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a yearlong pilot program that would open 3,000 miles of trails to […]
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Lakers jump out to early lead over N’Stars
The Peterborough Lakers showed why they’re the heavy favourites in a quarterfinal series against Owen Sound in the second period of Game 1. The Lakers smothered the North Stars and chased starting goalie Kaleb Martin from Owen Sound’s net with a 7-0 frame en route to a 12-5 victory and 1-0 lead in the best-of-five […]