Tag: Ontario government
Ex-federal Tory candidate running again, in soon-vacant provincial riding
A farm supply executive will be running for the Ontario Progressive Conservative party in the newly vacant riding of Elgin-Middlesex-London in this June’s provincial election. Rob Flack will attempt to keep the seat for the party, held by MPP Jeff Yurek until he leaves office at the end of February. “I am proud to stand […]
Province announces $10M for two London school projects
Ontario is pumping $10 million into London’s school systems, including a 300-student addition at one of its largest and most overcrowded elementary schools.
Q + A: What London-area parents can expect when schools reopen Monday
As the area’s 100,000 school kids go back to class in person on Monday for the first time this year, we asked what parents and students can expect.
Test of 110 km/h speed limits on 402 extended as pandemic mucks with data
The test of higher speed limits on three 400-series highways, including the London area’s Highway 402, has been extended for another two years by the Ontario government.
What’s next for Elgin-Middlesex-London as MPP Jeff Yurek resigns?
No decisions have been made on what’s next in the search for a Progressive Conservative candidate in Elgin-Middlesex-London, a senior campaign official says, after its long-time MPP announced his resignation. Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek announced Friday afternoon he will not seek re-election for a fourth term in the June provincial election and will resign from […]
Ontario rolls out $22M for Southwestern Ontario infrastructure projects
The Ontario government is doling out $22 million in funding for infrastructure projects across 14 municipalities in Southwestern Ontario.
Sims: Christmas experience tells me new restrictions won’t be enough
I must confess I had a tiny bit of sympathy for Ontario’s premier Monday when he once again had to be the bearer of bad pandemic news.
Knights games not postponed yet, but still plenty of questions
The London Knights are scheduled to resume their season Friday against Flint at Budweiser Gardens.
London’s hospitals cancel non-emergency surgeries to prepare for Omicron hit
London hospitals are preparing to cancel non-emergency surgeries starting Wednesday, part of a provincial directive to preserve health system capacity during the Omicron-fuelled fifth wave.
Here we go again: Londoners react to new COVID restrictions
LFP journalists spoke with several people about the toll it’s taken on them instantly, and where it might go from here: