Tag: Firefighters
Up to 40 residents displaced in $1.2M east London apartment fire
About 40 residents are displaced and damage is estimated at $1.2 million following a fire Friday that started in a unit of three-story building on Dundas Street East and spread to the roof. Two people who were trapped on a balcony were rescued by London firefighters who led them out of the building that has […]
Major road closed briefly as London police probe weapon report
One person was taken into custody after London police officers responded to reports that someone involved in a family dispute at an east London home may have had a weapon. Highbury Avenue North between Trafalgar Street and Hamilton Road was closed for an investigation, police posted on social media a few minutes past 4 p.m. […]
Four sought by police after $2,200 shoplifting binge
St. Thomas police were searching for four suspects after $2,200 in personal hygiene products was stolen from a local business Saturday afternoon. Two males and two females entered a store, filled bags with personal hygiene products, and left without paying, St. Thomas police said in a statement on Sunday. The four shoplifting suspects left in […]
Man charged after disturbance at core business: London police
A London man faces assault charges after a disturbance at a downtown business, city police say.
More arson-related charges ‘distinct possibility’: Norfolk OPP
The commander of the Norfolk OPP says there could be more charges related to a rash of arsons that had the community “living in fear.” Insp. Andrew Tait said strong investigative work led to the arrest of two Norfolk County men who have each been charged with 11 counts of arson in a series of […]
Owen Sound tax increase sitting below council target
Owen Sound’s 2025 budget is nearing completion, with a proposed municipal levy increase that is now sitting below 2.5 per cent. On Monday, Owen Sound council held a public meeting on the budget to provide details and gather feedback. The bylaw to adopt the document is scheduled to happen at its Feb. 24 meeting. Council heard […]
Two men arrested after barn fire charged in string of rural blazes
Two Norfolk men each face 11 counts of arson in connection with a series of suspicious fires in and around the county over the last three months.
Meaford fire chief on move to King Township fire department
Municipality of Meaford Fire Chief Courtney Allen has been named the new fire chief of King Township. Allen, who has over 20 years of leadership in fire and emergency services including the past four years with Meaford, will begin his new role on Feb. 1 “It has been an incredible four years and a great experience […]
Defence, Crown make closing arguments in London woman’s manslaughter trial
The defence and Crown made closing arguments Thursday at the trial of a London woman accused of killing her mother in a fight
One dead, three hurt in crash north of London
One person is dead and three people were hurt after a crash north of London Wednesday evening, police say.