Tag: Damage
Arson, hit-and-run, weapons probe all linked: London police
A suspicious fire, a weapons investigation and a hit and run are all connected and resulted in charges against two men and a woman from London, police say.
‘Extreme damage’ as London firefighters battle large overnight blaze
London firefighters spent hours battling a blaze at a large vacant building just east of downtown late Sunday into Monday morning. Fire officials first announced crews were called to 720 Cabell St. at shortly after 10 p.m., when photos and video posted to social media showed firefighters battling raging flames. Cabell is a dead-end street […]
Dyer: South Africa may be getting second chance
Cyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa again, but everything else is different.
SPORTS BRIEFS: U9 North Stars heat up
MAJOR NORTH STARS LOSE TO LAKERS The Peterborough Lakers outscored the North Stars 4-0 in the third period en route to a 15-8 victory inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre Saturday night. Lion’s Head product Rob Hellyer did most of the damage for Peterborough with three goals and four assists in the contest. Austin […]
One hurt, damage pegged at $450K in fire at London home
One man was taken to hospital following an early Sunday fire that caused extensive damage to a home northwest of downtown London, fire officials say. Firefighters were called at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday to a fully engulfed home at 9 Summit Ave., west of the Oxford Street and Wharncliffe Road intersection and near the London […]
London pair charged in U-Haul theft arrested again shortly after release
Two Londoners face charges after police say they arrested two suspects driving a stolen U-Haul full of stolen goods and then later arrested the same pair shortly after they were released from custody.
First items on city budget chopping block? Community grants, projects
The first meeting of a new council committee to find property tax savings is set, and one of the first items potentially on the chopping block is a popular neighbourhood improvement program. During a June 26 meeting of the strategic opportunities review working group, politicians will weigh in on a suggestion from deputy mayor Shawn […]
Family plans to return home after police say arson suspect has fled country
Signs supporting Palestine and the Afzaal family are displayed again outside a northwest London home targeted recently in an alleged hate-motivated arson attack.
12-year-old suspected in bomb threat at elementary school: Police
Ontario Provincial Police say a 12-year-old is the suspect in a bomb threat at a Simcoe elementary school.
Downburst behind storm damage in city
A downburst was the cause of a swath of damage in Owen Sound on Thursday, a group of experts that studies extreme weather has concluded. The Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed through an investigation that the downburst – powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm and spread out quickly once they hit the ground – with […]