Tag: St. Thomas
Will the end of electric-vehicle subsidies hurt London-area manufacturers?
The end of federal government cash subsidies for electric vehicle purchases will likely have little effect in London and region, the hub of EV production in Canada, say automotive industry observers.
What’s driving increase in domestic violence reports in one area city?
St. Thomas police are reporting a significant increase in domestic violence cases and charges, averaging more than two calls a day in 2024 in a city of approximately 43,000 people. The department, which is dealing with an 11 per cent increase in domestic violence calls during the past three years, says the numbers do not […]
Interest rates, Donald Trump and London’s 2025 housing market outlook
London’s housing market ended 2024 on a positive note, bolstered by a strong fall that helped the region reach 8,000 homes sold for the first time in three years. All signs pointed to an even stronger 2025 amid lower interest rates and new mortgage rules meant to help first-time buyers. But clouds are now on […]
Probe into Amazon worker’s death finished – but widow still in dark
Ontario’s Labour Ministry has completed its probe into the death one year ago of an Amazon employee at its London-area mega-plant – but his widow must file a a freedom-of-information (FOI) request to get the final report that includes autopsy results. It’s a “frustrating” process that puts more stress on grieving families, said Sudbury NDP […]
Jr. B hockey: Deadline mega-trade puts St. Marys Lincolns in GOJHL driver’s seat
A quick road trip and face-to-face meeting cemented the St. Marys Lincolns as top Sutherland Cup contenders.
Youths petting cat on sidewalk assaulted, man charged: OPP
Three youths petting a cat on a sidewalk in Port Stanley were assaulted by a man who came out of a home and yelled at them, Elgin OPP say
Brews News: Lots of choices for dry, drier January
Brewers are offering fresh batches of light beers, an appealing option for those who aren’t into near-beers but want to scale back.
Individual sought in $140,000 email scam turns themselves in
A person sought by police in an alleged email scam that resulted in a loss of $140,000 for a St. Thomas business has turned themselves in
What caused London’s jobless rate to jump significantly to 7%?
London’s labour market ended 2024 with mixed results, adding about 400 new jobs while its jobless rate jumped to seven per cent in December, Statistics Canada reported Friday. It’s a level of unemployment that, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic years, has not been seen in the region since August 2016, when the unemployment rate sat at […]
Fore sale: Wanna buy a golf course? It’s yours for $3.8 million
A large chunk of land has hit the market near St. Thomas as the Iron Creek Country Club is for sale with a $3.8-million price tag.