London-based truck dealership sold in automotive mega-deal

A London trucking business has been snapped up by a U.S. automotive group. TEAM Truck Centres in London, which operates four truck dealerships in Ontario selling medium- and heavy-duty trucks, has been bought by Penske Automotive Group. TEAM has been added to Penske’s subsidiary, Premier Truck Group. “We are thrilled to welcome TEAM Truck Centres […]

Amid digital push, London-based bank takes aim at money launderers

A London-based bank is combating money laundering by adding a financial crime-prevention expert to its executive team. VersaBank has hired Garry Clement to the position of chief anti-money laundering officer, the commercial bank announced Tuesday. Clement is an “internationally recognized expert” in the areas of money laundering, white-collar crime, organized crime and detection of suspicious […]

Bell workers leaving downtown building that long bore company’s name

The Bell building in downtown London won’t be home to Bell workers for much longer. The Canadian telecommunications giant is shutting down its office at 100 Dundas St. in the building that carried its name for many years, consolidating its workforce at a Colborne Street address, Bell officials told The London Free Press. “We are […]

Doug Ford clears path to get much-needed tradespeople into Ontario

Queen’s Park is introducing legislation to get out-of-province tradespeople into Ontario jobs faster, a move it hopes will make a dent in the “largest labour shortage in a generation.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Labour Minister Monte McNaughton announced plans Friday to fast-track the registration process for skilled workers moving to the province. “For skilled […]