Tag: Western University
London app that links diners, restaurants poised for growth
A London app that helps diners find deals has landed $360,000 in financing and is looking for $500,000 more as it adds restaurants and downloads. Dealsy, an app to which restaurants can post specials and daily menu changes, not only gives diners a cheaper option when going out but also can help drive traffic to […]
Film festival to honour London-born Hollywood star. But which one?
Hooray for Hollywood . . . and for London. The Forest City Film Festival is set on Aug. 1 to announce the winner of its first Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment Award â honouring one London-born star, and also underscoring the entire rich tradition of actors and actresses who’ve gone from the heart of Southwestern Ontario […]
Heavy rains flooding Harris Park? Amid climate change, get used to it
Shoreline fixes coming to Harris Park wonât prevent floods like the one that happened last week after near-record rain left the downtown-area greenspace and its walkways submerged. The Harris Park shoreline restoration project, instead, will replace old erosion prevention measures with naturalized infrastructure to “protect the shoreline into the future,” city hall officials say. While […]
Parents who lost son to suicide striving to help others
Jeff Courage’s parents said they felt comforted and encouraged at the third annual Walk of Courage Saturday morning. Tawnia and Greg Courage’s 21-year-old son Jeff died by suicide in 2019 while attending Western University in London. The former West Hill student struggled with anxiety in London and couldn’t get help there sometimes, both parents said. […]
PWHL MVP Natalie Spooner reflects on move to hockey-mad London area
Natalie Spoonerâs first season in the Professional Womenâs Hockey League was a dream come true.