Sustainability on the mind of Canadian music industry
London is the first ever Canadian city to be recognized as a UNESCO City of Music, today was their second annual conference. The conference, which is being held at the London Music Hall, is focused on policy development practices that will help shape Canadian communities. "The main goal today is to connect people...
May 09, 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampment continues at Western, demands divestment from Israel
Protesters have set up an encampment at Western University again today, demanding that the university divest from any company that supports Israel. The demonstration is scheduled to end at midnight, when the protesters will dismantle the encampment. "We have a full program of events today," says one of the l...
May 08, 2024
2 londoners charged with child exploitation in Ontario wide investigation
Two Londoners have been charged as a part of Project Aquatic, an Ontario-wide investigation into child exploitation and abuse. As a result, 607 electronic devices were seized, 348 charges were laid, 64 people were charged, 34 victims were identified, and 30 children were safeguarded. One individual charged possessed ap...
May 08, 2024
Airshow London named Best Air Show across North America
The city's annual air show, Airshow London, has been named the Best Air Show in North America for the third year in a row. The title was given by the 10Best Readers' Choice Awards Contest, a property of USA Today, with nominees being chosen by a panel of industry experts and editors from USA Today and 10Best.com. This ...
May 08, 2024
Western U and striking teaching assistants reach tentative deal
Western University and picketing graduate teaching assistants have reached a tentative deal after a two-week strike. The university says the tentative agreement with Public Service Alliance Local 610 will now go before Western's board of governors and members of the union for ratification. About 2,000 graduate teaching...
Apr 28, 2024
London gets set for more record-breaking construction
The City of London is set to be hit with another year of major construction projects. This comes after last year's construction season, which saw the city break its record for total investment costs at over $200-million in 2023. Less than a year later though, the city has already said it will be breaking that record,...
Apr 10, 2024
'It was like a mystical event, once in a lifetime opportunity': Maria Maclachlan
On Monday afternoon, Myriads of people gathered as a solar eclipse moved across the eastern Ontario, achieving totality in several communities. Fanshawe college also organized a little Solar Eclipse watch party and it was a success! "it's a pretty cool experience, I mean its kind of neat to see Fanshawe providing ...
Apr 09, 2024
Hundreds flock to St. Thomas for once in a lifetime eclipse
St. Thomas, a city that houses a population around 40 000 saw a sizeable increase Monday afternoon. Hundreds of people from not only London but all over flocked to the town to get a glimpse of the ultra-rare solar phenomena. St. Thomas was a top destination for those who wanted a great view without the pandemonium that...
Apr 08, 2024
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Total Solar Eclipse brings opportunity for the NASA to explore solar phenomenon
On April 8, the solar eclipse will take place. Many cities in Canada and the United States could witness the total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is a pretty site to behold. This phenomenon allows scientists to study the nearest stars and related planets. The last total solar eclipse occurred in 2017. This year'...
Apr 08, 2024
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"Every year is always so good" Londoners have booked their Tee times with first T-offs underway
The city of London announced the opening of golf courses with both Thames Valley and the Fanshawe golf course starting to take bookings for the golf season. While it still may feel a little chilly outside Londoners still have plans to hit the courses. Brenden Talbot a man who has become very passionate about golfing sa...
Apr 05, 2024