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A loss stung the Western Mustangs. Their defence has responded with force
Last month, the Western football team surrendered 43 points to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. That defeat cost the Mustangs the national No. 1 ranking, first place in the Ontario conference and a helpful opening-round playoff bye. That’s a lot of gut punches in one afternoon. The goal now, heading into an OUA quarterfinal matchup […]
Great Lakes most unwanted: Top 10 invasive species
Long after the Halloween season has ended, some of the Great Lakes’ most infamous invasive species remain a scary sight: blood-sucking parasites with suction-cup mouths, thousands of rotting fish carcasses washed ashore and sharp mussel shells that puncture the feet of unsuspecting beachgoers.
At least 188 nonnative aquatic species have been introduced to the Great Lakes, and over a third have become invasive, meaning they can have negative health, ecological and socioeconomic impacts when introduced to new ecosystems.
In open London-area riding, Tories lining up to seek nomination
The deadline is set to close for Conservative nominees vying for a vacant federal seat in a long-time Tory riding.
The Kincardine Independent
(By Liz Small) Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron (BBBS) is presenting “Dancing with the Stars” on Saturday, Nov. 2. To read the entire article online, click … Continue reading Dancing with the Stars hitting the dance floor next month
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Occupants escape unharmed after vehicle fire spreads to home in Varney
The occupants of a home in Varney escaped a fire in the middle of the night last week, but the residence was deemed a complete loss. Just after midnight on Friday, a passerby on Hwy. 6 reported a vehicle fire in the carport of the home. Due to the location of the vehicle fire, it […]
Brother Bowl: London’s Brown twins set for first NFL clash
Itâs going to be another memorable chapter of NFL â and London sports â history during the Bengals-Eagles game Sunday in Cincinnati when twin brothers Chase and Sydney Brown will go head-to-head for the first time in their two-year professional careers (kick-off 1 p.m.). The 24-year-old former Illinois University standouts will literally be on the […]
Pickleball booms, and a new London facility opens its doors: ‘Amazing sport’
Having just come off the court at Londonâs newest pickleball facility, Kathleen Steele is sweating up a storm â but she’s not too out of breath to talk about Smash. âItâs a great atmosphere,â said Steele, who has played pickleball for 12 years in and around London. âIâve already run into so many people I’ve […]
New school name reflects Thames Valley board’s Indigenous pledge
An Indigenous-inspired name is one of three picked for London-area elementary schools slated to open next year through polls conducted of area families and First Nation communities. A Thames Valley District school board staff report reflects a new focus adopted earlier this year that allows for suggestions from the communities, rather than picking names reflective […]
Politicians give early support to big expansion of Hyde Park merchants group
City politicians on Tuesday gave the initial OK to exploring a massive expansion of the Hyde Park business association, but not without skepticism as to how it will operate. Members of council’s planning committee endorsed having city staff and the Hyde Park business improvement area (BIA) explore more than doubling its existing footprint. The proposed […]
Sport notes: Sam O’Reilly; Jade Kovacevic; Shaedon Sharpe
A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene NO KNIGHTS: The 22-player roster for the CHL USA prospects challenge game being held at Canada Life Place in London doesnât have a Londoner or a Knight on it. The contest, slated for Nov. 26, will feature first-time NHL-draft eligible stars from […]