Tag: Local News
Hundreds of Londoners rally for Palestine after Hamas attack on Israel
Hundreds rallied in downtown London Monday afternoon to back Palestine in a sudden war with neighbouring Israel following an unexpected attack on the latter that’s sent shockwaves around the globe. The rally was organized by a group called the Canadian Palestinian Social Association. It drew a large crowd to the northwest corner of Victoria Park, […]
Unemployment holds steady hovering just above four per cent in region
The unemployment rate remained steady at just over four per cent in the region last month while the labour force decreased by 1,600 and those not participating in the labour force increased by 2,000. According to a report from the Four County Labour Market Planning Board, the region’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.3 percantage points […]
Would-be builder of 18-floor Old South tower suing city hall over permit clashes
The company behind a proposed Old South residential high-rise is suing London city hall over a building permit spat, seeking damages for alleged years-long delays in a key approval for the Ridout Street site. The lawsuit by 96 Ridout South Ltd., filed in London court Sept. 29, takes aim at the City of London and […]
London Food Bank fall drive matches 2022 haul, collides with surging need
Londoners are just as giving now as they were one year ago. But their donations to the London Food Bank won’t go as far. That’s the reality facing the agency, whose 10-day collection drive is wrapping up with numbers nearly identical to the 2022 edition: As of Sunday, they’d collected 43,094 kilograms of food and […]
Ski season starts Dec. 7 at Blue Mountain, resort says
Ski and snowboarding fans can mark Thursday, Dec. 7 on their calendars as Blue Mountain Resort has pegged the day as the opening of the local ski season. The popular ski resort near Collingwood announced the date on Friday, citing the forecasted drop in temperatures and a historical precedent of the resort opening in the […]