Tag: Local News
Fireworks blamed for $1M barn blaze near St. Thomas
Police are blaming fireworks for a blaze that caused $1-million in damage at a rural property southeast of St. Thomas. Emergency crews responded to a barn fire on Southdale Line in Central Elgin at around 11:08 p.m. Sunday, Elgin OPP said. Investigators determined that the homeowners were hosting a party that included a private fireworks […]
St. Thomas: Council backs bid for federal housing bucks
St. Thomas politicians have backed a recommendation for a zoning change to allow an in-fill housing project and have green-lit a bid to go after federal money to help get more housing built.
A massive townhouse development in northwest London may help with London’s housing needs, but the fight is on to maintain the sense of community in a rapidly growing area, said one city politician.
A massive townhouse development in northwest London may help with London’s housing needs, but the fight is on to maintain the sense of community in a rapidly growing area, said one city politician.
Third teen charged with manslaughter in death of London high school student
London police have charged a third suspect in the death of a 16-year-old high school student. A 16-year-old, who cannot be identified because of his age, was arrested Monday night and charged with manslaughter in the death of Malik McDonnell-Mills, who was found fatally injured on a southeast London street corner Aug. 9. The arrest […]
New doughnut shop adds hole new dimension to Old East Village revitalization
London’s Old East Village is home to a just-opened coffee and handmade doughnut shop, a new business its owner hopes will help bring the neighbourhood together and revitalize the core.