City hall evacuated and closed for the day
City hall is closed for the day due to smoke in the electrical room. Fire crews began evacuating the building at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Positive pressure ventilation removed the smoke from the room. After investigation, fire crews found the cause of the smoke was an electrical problem in the building. Pe...
2h ago
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...
20h ago
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 ...
23h ago
1 Dead and 1 Injured in house fire
One person has died, and one was injured in a raging house fire on Tuesday morning in north London. According to the London Police Department, fire crews responded to the fire at 1600 Nairn Ave. at approximately 8:40 a.m. Fire crews found two people in the house. In a tweet by the London Fire Department, they sent thei...
May 14, 2024
Back Porch Bluegrass - 14-05-2024
May is NZ Music Month, and this show features some NZ musicians and bands that have contributed to the bluegrass genre whilst overseas. Musicians featured include BB Bowness, Gerry Paul, Mark Mazengarb, Leonard Cohen, George Jackson, and of course, me...
May 14, 2024
Knights pull off massive 3rd period comeback, win in double overtime
The London Knights have taken a 3-0 series lead over the Oshawa Generals in the OHL Championship series after a miraculous comeback in the third period. The Oshawa Generals started the game on fire as Calum Ritchie opened the scoring 12 minutes into the first period. The Generals kept the pressure on the Knights by sco...
May 14, 2024
'Not an average job:' City reconsidering council salaries
Every four years, London's Governance Working Group (GWG) is mandated to consider the issue of council compensation. While it is not required to recommend any salary adjustments, the opinion of some city council members is that competitive salaries are necessary to attract the best possible candidates for the positions...
May 13, 2024
A cure for ALS could move into clinical trials by 2029
A team of researchers at Western University have found a way to stop and even reverse the effects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that leads to paralysis and death. The prognosis for the disease is 2-5 years. "Importantly, this interaction could be key to u...
May 13, 2024
Risk of thunderstorms today in London
London ON is expected to see a high of 25 C with a risk of thunderstorms today, according to Environment Canada. London expecting a high of 25 C, which is 5 C higher than average, is not uncommon in May, according to Trudy Kidd from Environment Canada. "For a spring month like May it's not very uncommon to see the...
May 13, 2024
Athabaskan Languages Episode 3
Jolenda Benjamin is a teacher, a mother, and a keeper of the Upper Tanana language. Christine and Jolenda discuss how the U.S./Canada border split up nations or tribes but how the language has remained on both sides of the borders. Funded by Sirius XM...
May 13, 2024