Tag: Grand Bend
Ex-lifeguard leads push to educate swimmers on deadly Great Lakes rip currents
A former lifeguard is on a crusade to help local swimmers understand the dangers posed by rip currents, and how to survive them.
Embattled London financial advisor facing 18 additional charges
A former London financial advisor whose assets were frozen amid ongoing legal battles faces more than a dozen additional criminal charges
Court freezes assets of London financial advisor accused of $2M fraud
A court order has been issued to freeze the assets of a former London financial advisor accused of defrauding more than a dozen clients out of nearly $2 million. London police arrested Robert (Randy) Hawken, 66, on Sept. 12 and charged him with fraud over $5,000 and possessing property obtained by crime valued at more […]
Brews News: Try beer pairing for Thanksgiving
Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, yams and pumpkin pie. Put aside the wine and let’s add some fresh craft beer to this year’s Thanksgiving menu. Citrusy Belgian saisons and malty German styles are popular choices, as are safe-bet pale ales. Hoppy IPAs dominate throughout the year and Thanksgiving is no different. An IPA is […]
Boy, 12, charged with uttering threats: Ontario Provincial Police
A 12-year-old boy is charged with uttering threats of bodily harm or death and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after a “threats complaint,” Ontario Provincial Police say.
Regulator wants US$51M payback over ex-Grand Bend merchant’s crypto scheme
Ontarioâs securities regulator is seeking $8.5 million in fines and the repayment of US$51 million in ill-gotten funds after a former Grand Bend business owner and several of his companies were found guilty of Securities Act charges.
London Sports Hall of Fame: What to know about the class of 2024 inductees
The London Sports Hall of Fame, the creation of longtime LFP sportswriter Bruce Huff, has announced its 2024 inductees, who will be honoured at their annual event on Nov. 7 at the Hellenic Centre in London. These are the athletes and sports figures being inducted: HELEN SMITH Commonwealth and Pan Am Games pistol shooting medal […]
Former LFP publisher Susan Muszak remembered as business leader who put family first
London has lost a business and media leader in Susan Muszak, who will be remembered by her family as a fierce supporter of those she loved and held dear.
Police again urge life-jacket use after St. Thomas drowning
Nobody in a canoe that capsized Monday in St. Thomas resulting in one man’s death was wearing life jackets, city police said.
Man charged after pickup slams into home: OPP
An Ottawa-area resident was charged after a pickup truck slammed into a home northeast of Grand Bend, provincial police say.