Tag: Local News
Bid to loosen capacity rules for outdoor patios clears first hurdle
London patios soon could get the green light to serve more customers outdoors as outdoor COVID-19 capacity exemptions come to an end. A push from two city politicians to loosen capacity rules in London earned unanimous support from council’s planning and environment committee Monday night. “Having these opportunities, especially in the downtown core, I think […]
Child-care deal touted as jobs game-changer for women
The worker-starved London labour market may see an influx of job seekers as a child-care deal between the Ontario and federal governments removes a barrier to employment, London and area business groups said Monday. Employment surveys done for agencies and the City of London have cited child care — which can cost more than $1,000 […]
Jewelry shop remains closed following robbery by gun-toting suspects
A London business that specializes in high-end watches and dental jewelry remained closed Monday, three days after an employee was injured in a brazen gunpoint robbery. Several suspects armed with guns entered Ronaldo’s Jewelry and Ronnie’s Grillz at 275 Wharncliffe Rd. North, just north of Oxford Street, on Friday around 5:40 p.m. and demanded merchandise, […]
Bluewater board hoping to get word soon on expanded Beavercrest plan
The Bluewater District School Board hopes to learn in the coming weeks if a request to up-size a planned new school in Markdale will be accepted by the province. Earlier this year, the board sent a letter to the Ministry of Education requesting an increase in project scope for the replacement of Beavercrest Community School […]
High-risk offender with sexually violent record living in London area: Police
London police are alerting the public about a high-risk offender who was recently released from custody and is living in the London area. Allan Eugene Ashton, 54, has a history of convictions for criminal harassment, uttering threats and sex-related offences, police said. “The London police service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation […]