Tag: Local News
Booming indoor London soccer complex eyes $30M expansion
London’s indoor soccer complex has received a hefty grant from the province to upgrade its air conditioning as it eyes an ambitious $30-million expansion. The BMO Centre London, owned and operated by the not-for-profit London Optimist Sports Centre, has received $150,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a new, energy-efficient, 80-tonne air-conditioning unit. […]
ANALYSIS: Mayor Josh Morgan’s tax pledge may not be easy to keep
Mayor Josh Morgan’s pledge to keep the final tax hike of his four-year term below five per cent may not be easy to keep without some potentially painful cuts by city council – especially if they don’t target police spending, one expert says.
London veteran, 102, ‘would go gladly’ if called to serve again
A Second World War veteran turning 102 years old, with more than 30 great-grandchildren, said she would do it all again.
The LFP Podcast, ep. 199: Reflecting on Mayor Josh Morgan’s 2025 State of the City address
Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton about his takeaways from Mayor Josh Morgan’s State of the City address, the third of his term.
Londoner killed in two-vehicle crash north of city: OPP
A 37-year-old Londoner was killed in a crash north of London on Wednesday, police said. Two vehicles collided at about 5:40 p.m. on Richmond Street between Eight Mile and Nine Mile roads in Middlesex Centre, north of London, Middlesex OPP said. Three people were taken to hospital with unknown injuries. One of them, a 37-year-old […]
Falling interest rates, new rebate program add excitement to Lifestyle Home Show
London’s Lifestyle Home Show opened its doors Friday at Western Fair District amid a more upbeat tone for the housing industry in the city.
‘Fear has become my life’ victim says at serial harasser’s sentencing hearing
The Crown is asking for a sentence of 16 1/2 years for the Sarnia man’s unrelenting harassment and violation of women dating back to 2014.
PHOTOS: Lifestyle Home Show at Western Fair District
The London Home Builder’s Association Lifestyle Home Show features more than 350 vendors, plus workshops and demonstrations.
Queen’s Park issues stern reminder to school board as audit plans continue
Queen’s Park has issued a reminder to the deficit-ridden Thames Valley District school board about their responsibility to the public while providing an update on a looming audit of the organization’s finances and executive compensation.
Jury rejects self-defence claim, convicts woman of killing her mom
A London woman charged with killing her mother has been found guilty by a jury of manslaughter.