Tag: Explainer
Ontario election: Group urges voters to turn homeless crisis into key issue
A grassroots group of municipal politicians is urging voters to make homelessness a provincial election issue, with the equivalent of a city larger than Sarnia living on the street across Ontario. Calling the encampments that have cropped up in municipalities big and small in recent years a “human rights crisis,” the Ontario Coalition for the […]
Ontario election: A guide to the 10 London-area races and ridings
With the nomination deadline over, and the contests now set, Jennifer Bieman breaks down the ridings and who’s running in the London region.
Ridership spikes on local intercity bus service. But what if the funding stops?
London-area, intercity public transit routes have seen a near five-figure boost in ridership during the past two years, new figures show.
Who doesn’t love dining out? Here are a few Valentine’s Day options in London
Here’s a few London eateries where lovebirds or couples-to-be without a dinner reservation can grab a bite together
Why are Middle Eastern restaurants multiplying in London?
Middle Eastern restaurants, bakeries, cafes and grab-and-go shawarma shops are popping up in plazas across London as demand grows
Renters’ relief: London rents drop for fourth straight month, setting a clear trend
Rents in London went down again in January, the fourth straight month prices have dropped, the latest snapshot of the local market shows
YMCA’s 2025 Women of Excellence honourees unveiled
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario’s 2025 Women of Excellence award winners have been announced.
Canada’s new border-watching Black Hawk helicopter touches down in London
A pivotal new piece of Canada’s border security arsenal was on display at London International Airport Tuesday.
London voters don’t seem to like sitting city councillors seeking higher office
London voters have a long track record of rejecting sitting city council members who seek higher office in Queen’s Park or Ottawa
Ontario election: One fresh tariff threat, one big deadline
With its election almost at the half-way mark, a new threat from Donald Trump hangs over the Ontario campaign Monday.