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Police probing death at London drug consumption site
The agency that operates the site, where users can legally consume drugs under medical supervision, is expected to say more later Thursday.
In Old East Village, homeless reality collides with merchants’ concerns
Old East Village residents and businesses are set to weigh in on a multi-million-dollar proposal from a social service agency to add 90 new homeless shelter beds. Set for Wednesday are two public meetings hosted at the Old East Village Market at 630 Dundas St. by the neighbourhood business improvement area as well as Ark […]
Small community’s big debt over $6M submarine set to be paid off
Saddled with more than $6 million in debt after backing a loan to bring a Cold War submarine to its shores, a London-area community is poised to pay off the outstanding amount 15 years early. Â Bayham, a municipality with 7,000 residents on the eastern edge of Elgin County, is in line to settle the […]
Thousands to descend on Western University for homecoming amid strike
Thousands of alumni and students planning on attending Western Universityâs homecoming this weekend could be in for some unexpected headaches.
Biker who sold cocaine to undercover officer tries to convince judge he’s changed
Ryan (Big Red) Daigneault told a judge he can appreciate why there might be some doubts that he has changed the trajectory of his life. âI understand the Crownâs questioning of how weâve been here before but the difference before the court today is I have a foundation Iâm standing on,â said the former president […]
The Judith Gooderham Pool and Playground
GODERICH – For 50 years, summers began with the opening of the Judith Gooderham Pool. Well into adulthood, lifeguards and swimmers have fond memories of the Penny Carnivals, themed swim nights, swimming lessons, goldfish diving and just meeting up with friends on a hot summer’s afternoon at the Gooderham Pool. The area that became a […]
London doctor’s firm wins $100K U.S. Army prize, with eyes on outer space next
A London company’s medical technology may be used on a future battlefield, or even in space, after it recently won attention from the U.S Army and SpaceX. Deep Breathe, which brings AI technology to ultrasound so it can be used to diagnose lung issues, recently beat 150 other technology businesses in a U.S. army-sponsored competition. […]
Man launches $3.5M lawsuit against Woodstock police officer over arrest
A Woodstock man has filed a $3.5-million lawsuit against a local police officer, alleging the officer struck him with a cruiser and denied him immediate treatment for serious injuries that left him permanently disabled.
London ‘renoviction’ bylaw approved but tenants unhappy: ‘Next to nothing’
London is set to become the second city in Ontario with a bylaw to protect tenants from bad faith “renovictions” â but it falls far short of what a tenants’ group demanded and won’t be in place for half a year. “I absolutely despise that I need to use this line, but the reality is […]
Pornographic video disrupts virtual London sentencing hearing
A pornographic video suddenly flooded the video screens in a London courtroom in the middle of the judgeâs sentencing decision in a human trafficking case.