Tag: May
London-area jobless rate falls slightly in June
The London area’s unemployment rate dropped by the slightest of margins in June, the result of fewer people looking for work, the latest snapshot of the labour market shows.
London-area home sales plunge despite interest rate cut
The Bank of Canadaâs decision to cut interest rates last month seemed to have had little effect on the local housing market, with home sales in June down about nine per cent from a year ago, new figures show.
Boris Panovski’s lawyer to make case for directed verdicts
Boris Panovskiâs defence lawyer wants the judge to consider acquittals for the two charges he faces before she decides whether to call any further evidence at lengthy murder re-trial.
Man recalls hearing gunshot amid fire, seeing injured woman
Wayne Pellett was sleeping in his apartment Wednesday when his dog started barking and he awoke to his room filled with smoke and flames.
COVID-19 outbreak affects 14 elderly Parkwood hospital patients
A COVID-19 outbreak at London’s Parkwood Institute has left 14 mostly elderly patients suffering mild systems of the virus, officials say.
Bruce County seeks public input on state of arts and culture
Bruce County is asking people to weigh in on the state of culture in the region by completing a survey. As part of the county’s Cultural Action Plan, the 2024 State of Culture Survey is intended to help examine “cultural vitality” and identify how residents and visitors interact with culture. “As we continue to honour […]
As Sunfest booms, officials eye expanding beyond Victoria Park into core
Sunfest organizers are thinking ahead to expansion and more elbow room.
Documentary planned on legendary London music venue Call the Office
Even before he was old enough to be allowed in, Londoner Sean Stanley says he was well aware Call the Office was the place to be if you loved rock music.
Western University calls for weekend end to dug-in campus protest
Two months into a dug-in encampment on its campus, Western University has given pro-Palestinian protesters what appears to be an ultimatum to clear out by the end of the weekend. In a statement posted online, Western president Alan Shepard said the encampment that’s been in place since May 8 falls “well outside” the bounds of […]