Tag: Statement
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. […]
Western University: On-campus protesters building ‘more permanent’ base
Western University pledged to take action as an on-campus encampment protesting Israel nears the two-month mark with students bringing in new materials to build a fortified barricade, school officials say. Officials on Friday cited “egregious abuse” in the University Community Centre â adjacent to the pro-Palestine encampment, in place since May 8 â and other […]
First talks in three-week strike at defence supplier fruitless: Union
Talks between the union representing workers at an Ingersoll-based defence industry supplier and the company made little progress in ending a strike now in its fourth week, a union leader says.
London doctors test new transplant technique in Canadian first
A team of London doctors have delivered a Canadian medical first, using a new transplant technique that may save more lives and increase the number of viable available to other patients.
Union blames province as London-area Children’s Aid Society cuts jobs
The London-area child welfare agency is cutting jobs and overhauling some services in the face of a “significant” budget shortfall that its union blames on inadequate provincial funding. Nineteen unionized and four management jobs are affected by the shake-up, said the Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex. Its executive director said spending cuts alone, […]