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
Fanshawe Pioneer Village prepares for Victoria Day opening weekend
The Fanshawe Pioneer Village is preparing for their 65 year anniversary, opening for the season this coming Victoria Day weekend. "When the village first opened up, we were a fairly small amount of buildings, only four original buildings," says Public Programming Coordinator, Christina van Hardeveld. "Si...
May 10, 2024
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
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
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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Alumni Spotlight: From Students to Entrepreneurs at Fanshawe's Loving Local Event
Dim Lights, spotlight. Now strut! Fanshawe's Loving Local event showcased local vendors and local businesses such as LoftHouse Living and Filthy Rebena. The Marketing Management and Event Planning programs have collaborated to put on a show to feature two local clothing businesses and to let student-led models strut ...
Mar 28, 2024
Fashion meets Philanthropy: Inside Fanshawe's Unique Barbie Project
The Barbie Project at Fanshawe College is not your average Barbie auction. The students of both fashion and Interior design programs has come together to create a unique Barbie outfit and display. Wendy Sperry, a Fashion Design professor, brought the idea to the students when she did something similar. "A fabric ...
Mar 23, 2024
''Marché de Francophonie'' in London for the first time
For the first time in London, the Carrefour Communautaire Francophone de London (CCFL) is hosting a French Market ''Marché de Francophone'' at their community centre on Saturday. The special event serves as a celebration of the International Day of Francophonie, acknowledged throughout the month of March. The CC...
Mar 22, 2024
It's the last weekend of winter; here's what's happening in London this spring
St. Patrick's Day this year also happens to also be the last weekend of winter. And after a season where we've experienced -26 and 21 many Londoners, like Ben, are looking forward to more consistently warm weather in the city. "I'm ready to not have to wear 6 layers anymore, I can put my boots away. I don't have t...
Mar 18, 2024