Tag: Stratford
Unemployment rate in region that includes Grey-Bruce ticks up
Despite a rise in the unemployment rate in the region that includes Grey-Bruce, the area had the lowest jobless rate in Ontario last month. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board release a report last week that shows the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region increased by 0.4 percentage points in December to 3.6 […]
Internal charges against officer at centre of $3M lawsuit resolved
An informal resolution was reached in a professional misconduct case against a Stratford police officer at the centre of a $3-million lawsuit, the city’s police chief says.
Unemployment rate in region that includes Grey-Bruce region ticks up
Despite a rise in the unemployment rate in the region that includes Grey and Bruce counties, it still came in as the lowest in Ontario last month. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board reported last week that the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region increased by 0.4 percentage points in December to 3.6 […]
Ex-prominent business owner facing 31 counts of fraud after latest police probe
Kevin Larson, a former prominent business owner in the city, was arrested and charged this week with 31 counts of fraud.
Man alleges Stratford police used excessive force in $3M lawsuit
A Stratford man whose tooth was knocked out when he was arrested by Stratford police officers alleges they used excessive force and had no right to detain him, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Kyle Nicholson, 36, launched a $3-million lawsuit against the Stratford police board and five officers – four constables and one sergeant […]
London ‘innovator in field of disabilities’ awarded Order of Ontario
The head of an organization founded in London more than 35 years ago that helps people with complex needs is being recognized with Ontarioâs top civilian honour. Brian Dunne, president and chief executive of PHSS, formerly Participation House Support Services, was among 29 people named to the Order of Ontario for 2024 on Jan. 1. […]
Southwestern Ontario resident defrauded out of $320K in gold, cash
A Southwestern Ontario resident lost $320,000 in cash and gold in an online scam, provincial police say.
The year in news: LFP’s 50 most-read stories of 2024
Here are the most-read stories of 2024 from The London Free Press and lfpress.com:
Brews News: Ten thoughts to close out the year
It’s time to raise a pint to the year that was and 10 thoughts from the craft beer world in 2024.
Southwestern Ontario writer, advocate named to Order of Canada
A Stratford woman who has written about her journey toward medically assisted death is among the 88 people named on Wednesday to the Order of Canada.