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Bush party homicide trial: Accused takes witness stand, recalls fatal gunshot
Just as Carlos Guerra Guerra was about to describe how he used his loaded handgun in what he says was self-defence, his voice broke and his eyes welled. âCan we take a break, please?â he said on Wednesday to defence lawyer Ricardo Golec, who had been asking Guerra Guerra about what happened on July 31, […]
EPA restricts use of chemicals used in dry cleaning, brake cleaners
The EPA has banned all uses of tricholoroethylene (TCE) and most uses of perchloroethylene (PCE). Those are cancer-causing chemicals used in a variety of consumer products and industrial processes.
Who are these guys? Police seek help naming duo arrested but still unidentified
Police in Sarnia are asking the public to help identify two men whose names investigators still don’t know even after they were arrested amid a probe into allegations a homeowner was asked to pay for eavestrough work that wasn’t done. Police say two men went to a home on Franklin Avenue in Sarnia on Monday […]
Storm fallout: Flooding basements, damaged roofs, more cold ahead
Snowbanks left by storms that blanketed the London region, combined with this weekâs rising temperatures, are resulting in a big melt thatâs flooding basements and damaging roofs across the city, London property restoration companies say. LFP reporter Beatriz Baleeiro digs into the details. WHAT DOES THE DAMAGE? Cracks in foundations, pump failures, and ice damming […]
First-place London Knights get even better, thanks to NCAA rule change
Erie Otters overage forward Pano Fimis had a message for his younger brother right after signing with the London Knights. âThe first phone call we had, he said, âDecember 18 â be readyâ,â Andoni Fimis, the Knightsâ new defenceman, recalled. âHe has it circled on his calendar, too. Itâll be nice for our family. They […]
PHOTOS: Skating season arrives in London
An early-December dip in temperatures was enough to freeze outdoor rinks this weekend and give skating enthusiasts their first chance this season to hit the ice. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com
Building lag may cost city hall millions in Queen’s Park housing cash
London is on the verge of losing millions of dollars in provincial funding for missing its housing starts target for 2024, a goal the city could easily hit if builders followed through on all projects approved by council. As of Oct. 31, city hall had issued building permits for 3,282 units in 2024 alone, an […]
Historic hotel’s roof collapses after days of heavy snowfall
Heavy snow that pummeled much of Southwestern Ontario is believed to be the cause of a roof collapse at a historic Huron County hotel, its owners say. The Albion Hotel in Bayfield, a community northeast of Grand Bend, will be closed “for an extended period of time” after the roof of the building gave way, […]
Man gets 20 months in jail for violent home invasion amid drug-fuelled spiral
A Sarnia judge said drugs like crystal meth do terrible things, even to healthy people with no prior mental health issues. But when people like John Keohan, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia about a decade ago, use them? âIt is like a spark to gasoline,â Justice Mark Poland said. âI couldnât agree more, your honour,â […]
Letters to the Editor: December 7, 2024
The recent front page photo provided a smile and was an inspiration to me for the rest of the day.