Tag: youth
Owen Sound asking for public’s city concerns and solutions
Do you have concerns about what you see in the city but don’t think anyone wants to hear about it? A series of seven facilitated consultations Nov. 8 -10 at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre might be for you. But it’s not just a place to crab — people will put their heads together […]
Teenage suspects charged after London school break-in
Two teenage boys are facing charges after a school in south London was broken into, leaving about $2,000 in damages, London police say. Police responded about 11 p.m. Thursday to the area of Chiddington Avenue and Compton Crescent, where the Sir George Etienne Cartier public school is located, after receiving reports from an area resident […]
What’s driving spike in ‘anti-social’ conduct in London-area classrooms?
Disturbing behaviour by students in London-area school classrooms are at all-time high, according to Thames Valley District school boardâs top official. Bill Tucker, the London-based board’s interim education director, spoke bluntly to trustees this week about what’s happening with students â including a child in his own family â as young people struggle to overcome […]
Teen struck while crossing Hwy. 10 north of Markdale
A Toronto resident has been charged after a teen was struck while crossing Hwy. 10 at a school bus that had its lights activated and stop sign extended. Just before 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 11, Grey Bruce OPP received a report that a pedestrian was struck on the highway north of Markdale, it said in […]
Growing south: London-based Tahini’s Restaurants moving into U.S. market
A London-based Middle Eastern restaurant, one of Canada’s fastest-growing food franchises, has broken ground on two new locations south of the border.
Woodstock city council rejects free transit promotion for youth
Woodstock city council isnât on board with a recommendation to allow students to ride public transit for free next month.
Boy, 14, charged in knifepoint robbery in south London: Police
A 14-year-old Londoner is facing several charges after a robbery in the city’s south end, and police are asking for help identifying two more suspects.
Student crowds create front-yard chaos for fed-up homeowner: ‘Nonstop’
Fights. Vaping. Smoking. Discarded trash. Crowds of teens as large as 80 at a time.
Youth group learns about apple trees, makes fresh applesauce
It was a perfect September day for the Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s “For our Youth” (FOY) club to meet at leader Rhonda’s rural property south of Kincardine. Her beautifully treed yard and different varieties of apple trees promised great things for the day’s activities. We began with a roll call (What’s your favourite apple […]
Hollywood celebrities line up to honour Victor Garber at London film festival
There’s a little bit of Hollywood touching down in London. The Forest City Film Festival is honouring London-raised screen legend Victor Garber with a lifetime achievement award at its week-long film festival here later this month, and he’ll bring a little Tinsel Town magic with him. As part of the celebration, expect Hollywood celebrities to […]