Tag Archives: Ontario

LHSC completes first Canadian robot-assisted epilepsy treatment surgery
The London Health Sciences Centre's University Hospital has successfully completed the first Canadian robot-assisted deep brain stimulation surgery to assist in treating epilepsy. The surgery involves...
XFM News staff Jun 14, 2023 Credit: LHSC (Left to Right) Dr. Greydon Gilmore, Sonia Mejia Perez, Dr. Jonathan Lau interacting with robotic-based surgery technology.

Highway 400 and 401 travel is now easier on EVs
The Ontario government has announced that all ONroutes on the 400 and 401 now have access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Todd Smith, the Minister of Energy, has made the announcement whic...
XFM News staff Jun 12, 2023 (Credit: Ivy Charge) "We’re preparing for the future," says Caroline Mulroney, the Minister of Transportation.

Faster internet is on the way for Middlesex county
The federal and provincial governments have announced that they are investing nearly $280-thousand to provide faster internet to families, farms, and businesses in Middlesex county. Both governments h...
XFM News staff Jun 07, 2023 Thomas Jensen / Unsplash

A new Disney-based exhibition has arrived in London
London is welcoming in the premiere of the Immersive Disney Animation experience. This project, which is run and created by Lighthouse Immersive in development with Walt Disney Animation Studios, is a...
XFM News staff Jun 05, 2023 (Credit: Kyle Flubacker) Bubble-based special effects highlighting the Immersive Disney Experience.

London is kicking off another summer of outdoor movie nights
The city of London has announced they're getting ready for another summer of outdoor movie nights. The 2023 schedule for times, movies, and locations has been released for the free events, which are h...
XFM News staff Jun 01, 2023 (Credit: City of London) With the summer approaching, the city of London is getting ready for another year of outdoor movie nights.

U.S. default: The financial problem that Londoners almost faced
The U.S. has come close to entering into default after a long negotiation process to raise the country's debt ceiling. With plans now in place that would suspend the United States' debt limit through ...
XFM News staff May 30, 2023 Chris Liverani / Unsplash

Ontario investing in job training for people with disabilities
The Ontario government has announced that they will be committing over $6.5 million to support free job training for people with disabilities across the province. The announcement was made by Monte Mc...
XFM News staff May 29, 2023 (Credit: Community Living Toronto) Community Living Toronto representatives along with Minister Monte McNaughton, MPP Christine Hogarth and MPP David Smith discussing employment of those with developmental disabilities in October 2022.

"Reno-viction": Prominent phrase during Jagmeet Singh's London visit
One positive that Marie said has come from the situation is the sense of unity that's been brought forward among the tenants of the affected buildings. "It brings us all together, a few people I never...
XFM News staff May 26, 2023 NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joined by other London and surrounding area NDP representatives.

Londoners reaction on the sudden passing of Tina turner
The rock and roll queen Tina turner died at the age of 83 after suffering from a long illness. she was an international star who started her career in 1950s and became a MTV phenomenon. Tina turner wa...
XFM News staff May 25, 2023

Latin music award highlights London's upcoming music week
London is preparing for its upcoming music week which features various events including the Forest City London Music Awards. The award show brings attention and a focus to local artists in London and ...
XFM News staff May 25, 2023 (Credit: FCLMA) London's Bella Rosa performing at the 2022 Forest City London Music Awards


