Tag: Statement
Major North Stars win first game at home
The North Stars never trailed in Saturday night’s game en route to picking up a second-straight victory.
On-campus Western University protesters: We’re leaving
Mere days shy of the two-month mark, the pro-Palestine encampment that has enflamed tensions on Western University’s campus is coming down, protesters say. The encampment â in place since May 8 â is being dismantled, members of the protest group, the Western Divestment Coalition, said on Saturday, roughly in line with the timeline demanded by […]
Showdown looms at Western University protest encampment
A clear-out ultimatum deadline now on them, pro-Palestinian protesters encamped at Western University for two months could be in for a showdown with the school after the weekend. Western has given the dug-in protesters until the end of Sunday to dismantle their encampment to avoid disciplinary action by the school against any students or employees […]
Empty kayak sparks large police, Coast Guard search near Grand Bend
An adrift kayak has sparked a massive search effort near the popular Lake Huron beach town of Grand Bend, Ontario Provincial Police say.
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 […]
Accused in Strathroy sex assault of minor also charged in child-luring case
After a Toronto-area man was charged with posing as a teen to lure an underage girl into a sexual encounter, York Regional police warned last month there could be other victims.
Ontario Provincial Police probing death in rural Huron County community
Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to an address in rural Huron County on Tuesday afternoon, launching a death investigation.
St. Thomas police, firefighters at scene amid death investigation
St. Thomas police say officers and firefighters were investigating a death in the city early Wednesday. In a statement, police officials said emergency crews were at the scene near the intersection of Hiawatha and Curtis streets. There were expected morning road closures in that area, police said, as the probe continued. “Please avoid the area […]
Rebuilt Victoria Bridge set to open for pedestrians, cyclists, then drivers
Two years of construction, some mollusk protection and a design debate later, residents of Old South finally will get to drive across the new Victoria Bridge this week
This Ivey grad wanted ‘nice peaceful graduation day.’ It was anything but
For many university students, graduation is a moment years in the making, to celebrate the work they’ve put into getting their degree. For graduates from the Ivey business school at Western University, their special day was rearranged by hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters who forced a change to the schedule and confronted students and their families. […]