Tag: May
Film festival to honour London-born Hollywood star. But which one?
Hooray for Hollywood . . . and for London. The Forest City Film Festival is set on Aug. 1 to announce the winner of its first Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment Award â honouring one London-born star, and also underscoring the entire rich tradition of actors and actresses who’ve gone from the heart of Southwestern Ontario […]
Politicians give shelter $1.8M for rest of 2024, but no promise beyond that
A London shelter now has the runway, potentially, to turn its wintertime beds into a year-round space for the homeless, though city politicians are queasy about the $4-million-plus annual cost. City politicians have voted 10-2 to give Ark Aid Street Mission $1.8 million, pulled from reserves, to continue providing 24-hour assessment at its Dundas Street […]
Baranyai: AI may not be worth the environmental cost
Until we can cleanly generate the power they need, AI may not be the best use of our energy resources during a climate emergency.
For the pet that has everything, there’s Meaford Pet Expo
Meaford Pet Expo was the place to be Saturday if you have a pet, wanted a pet or needed something for a pet. Dogs could take a dip in two kiddie pools under a tent to escape the hot July sun. A smiling woman circulated about, offering a tray of dog treats like a maitre […]
HOT SUMMER READS 2024: London Public Library’s most-requested books
Summer doesnât get much better then when you’re digging into a sizzling summer read in a hammock or on the beach under the sun. Here is the London Public Library’s 10 most-requested summertime holds, a rundown that includes thrillers, romances and true crime. Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand The final installment in this bestselling authorâs […]