Reports of hate crimes increasing: London Police Services Board
Members of the London Police Service presented their 2023 Hate/Bias Motivated Crime Report at their latest board meeting. There were a total number of 192 hate/bias motivated occurrences reported last year-an 18 per cent increase from 2022 and a 215 per cent increase from 2019. While the numbers of reported hate crime...
May 17, 2024
Victoria Day: What to know
Victoria Day is right around the corner. This long weekend comes at a great time, with London weather forecasted as sunny with a high of 25 C on Saturday, 26 C on Sunday, and 27 C on Monday, according to Environment Canada. With this statutory holiday, there will also be closures. Closed: City Hall, Citi Plaza, all Ont...
May 16, 2024
London Knights win OHL Championship, advance to Memorial Cup
The London Knights have won their fifth OHL Championship in franchise history, their first since the 2016-2017 season. The Knights completed the series sweep of the Oshawa Generals on Wednesday night in Oshawa. With that victory, they now advance to the Memorial Cup, which will be played in Saginaw from May 24th to Jun...
May 16, 2024
Recent developments in treatment make food allergies maintainable
TIP (Tolerance Induction Program) treatments have recently expanded to help those with food allergies. Over 3 million Canadians have a food allergy. "tolerance program has recently been developed more for some food allergens, including peanuts, egg, cow's milk as well," says Dr. Borici-Mazi from Oxford Allerg...
May 15, 2024
One hour of free parking approved for downtown and Old East Village
London City Council has approved one hour of free street parking in the downtown core, as well as two municipal lots in Old East Village, until the end of 2024. The one hour parking is a scaled back version of a COVID-19 incentive which allowed drivers to park for up to two hours in the city core, using a promo code on...
May 15, 2024
Canadians living without a home spend twice as long in hospitals, research shows
"In London, we're in a position to showcase what a community in partnership can do. We've done a lot of work to prevent discharge into homelessness, including the City of London and other partners prioritizing housing for people who are discharged from hospital" says Dr. Forchuk. The three most common reasons...
May 15, 2024
Fanshawe College issues warning about an increase in scams targeting international students
Summerfield says international students are often not familiar with employment practices in Canada. They're also less likely to come forward and complain if they're scammed because they're embarrassed and scared. That makes them a bigger target. She recommends going in person to apply for a job and drop off a resume. &...
May 15, 2024
City hall evacuated and closed for the day
(Updated on 15/05/2024 @ 1:26 p.m. by Justin Koehler) City officials, councilors, and more have been evacuated from city hall after smoke was found inside one of the electrical rooms on-site. The smoke triggered one of the alarms, with acting fire marshalls evacuating the building and escorting everyone outside. "...
May 15, 2024
NDP MPP slams Fords Conservatives over cancelling debate related to sexual assault bill
Ontario's Conservative party has shot down a debate regarding Bill 189 called 'Lydia's Law', which aims to help victims and survivors of sexual assault seek justice. MPP Catherine Fife. from Waterloo, was displeased with the parties actions. "This is a slap in the face to the hundreds of survivors and advocates we...
May 14, 2024
Frito Lay Canada recalls popular snacks due to potential salmonella contamination
Two of the most popular chip brands that Frito Lay Canada produces are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. All sizes of Harvest Cheddar Sunchips and Munchies Original Snack Mix are affected by the recall. Frito Lay Canada says in a statement that they were notified by their seasoning supplier that ...
May 14, 2024