"Food security is about the community" London Food bank kicks off it's 37th annual food drive
The London Food Bank is kicking off its 37th annual Spring Food Drive. The London District Construction Unit CEO Mike Carter demonstrated a project that is called "Farm in a Box. This 12-metre-long container will be used and specially designed to grow food. The construction association will also be donating 2 con...
Mar 23, 2024
London's Tenant Support Fair Highlights City's Housing Crisis Amidst Community-Led Efforts
London's first Tenant Support Fair took place on the second floor of City Hall. Several community organizations collaborated to bring this event to life.
Mar 22, 2024
Farmers displeased with upcoming carbon tax increase
The federal government announced this past week stating the carbon tax would be increasing 23 per cent by April 1st. According to a study conducted by Nanos Research in 2023, about 46 per cent of Canadians think the carbon tax is ineffective, while 21 per cent think its effective. Liz Sheil, owner of Applewood farms, ...
Mar 22, 2024
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London Police to cut expenses for Western's Homecoming
The $311,000 dollars that London Police spent at Homecoming at Western this past fall was one of the issues addressed at a public meeting hosted by the London Police Services board on Thursday. Deputy Chief Paul Bastien explained how the police department plans to cut this expense saying that the London Police service ...
Mar 22, 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
Summer camp registrations have officially opened
The City of London has officially announced that registrations for summer camps are open for the season. The city offers various day camps across the area, located in various neighbourhoods and community centres. "Our summer camps are incredibly popular," says Supervisor for the Recreational Services Team wit...
Mar 21, 2024
Driver transported to hospital with life threating injuries following collision
After 6:00 am this morning, London Police Services (LPS) along with other first aid responders arrived at the scene of a two-vehicle collision that happened in the area of Dundas Street and Kostis Street. One of the vehicles involved in the collision was transporting diesel fuel and spilled large quantities of the load...
Mar 19, 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
St. Patricks day celebrations impact on London Business
St. Patrick's is a beloved global holiday where people gather to celebrate in pubs dressed in green and listen to live Irish music. For local businesses, it's a day when they may find their lucky pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For the King Edward Restaurant and Pub, located just on the outskirts of London in Il...
Mar 16, 2024
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Fanshawe College enters partnership to improve cybersecurity education
Fanshawe College and JAMK University have entered a partnership aimed at tackling cyber attacks. This partnership will offer resources to students that will give a hands-on experience to combat a variety of cyber threats. "Our Dean was at a conference called the European Association for International Education and...
Mar 14, 2024
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