Tag Archives: Ontario
Social media's influence on London youth
The U.S. surgeon general has issued an advisory on the need to make social media safer for young people and youth. "Up to 95 per cent of young people aged 13-17 report using a social media platform. N...
May 24, 2023 dole777 / Unsplash
LHSC prepares for unofficial start to "trauma season"
Victoria day weekend is often called the unofficial start of the summer, but the London Health Sciences Centre refers to it as the start of "trauma season". Where many people travel north to cottages,...
May 19, 2023 LHSC workers are preparing to see more vehicle collisions and injuries as London gets closer to the Victoria Day weekend.
The Aeolian kick-starts new non-profit ticketing
London's notable musical venue, the Aeolian, has introduced a new non-profit ticketing system that would see profits from the program being donated to support child education around the world. This co...
May 18, 2023 (Credit: The Aeolian) London's own Aeolian Hall, which is introducing a new non-profit ticketing system.
Higher temperatures mean higher need for spray pads
Ontario is set to welcome warmer than usual temperatures this coming summer. With the 2023 summer forecast released by the Farmer's Almanac calling for increased temperatures across the country and a ...
May 17, 2023
Alberta wildfires: What Londoners should take away
The country has unified behind Alberta as the province continues to handle and deal with the wide-spread wildfires that have spread through the area. Different provinces including British Columbia, Qu...
May 12, 2023 (Credit: Government of Alberta)
“Fire risk is a national risk and there's risks across much of Ontario,” says Paul Kovacs, Executive Director for the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.
Knights make OHL final: How are businesses affected?
For the first time since their championship run in 2016, the London Knights have made it to the Ontario Hockey League finals. This comes after defeating the Sarnia Sting in enemy territory at Progress...
May 10, 2023 (Credit: Budweiser Gardens) Budweiser Gardens in downtown London is set to host games one and two of the OHL playoffs.
Mamma Mia: Beal's first live show in years
For the first time in over 4 years, H.B. Beal secondary school is putting on a live stage musical. The popular musical Mamma Mia is the school's return to the live stage since back in 2019 with their ...
May 08, 2023 (Credit: Ross Davidson) The students of H.B. Beal secondary school performing the song ‘Super Trooper’ in their production of Mamma Mia.
London construction isn't done ramping up
Construction in the city is continuing to roll out with Londoners already beginning to feel the effects on city congestion and traffic delays, but more is still on the way. According to the city of Lo...
May 08, 2023 (Credit: City of London)
Freezing Rain is expecting to hit London-Middlesex: Environment Canada
Strong winds are expected as well that's coming this weekend in the London-Middlesex region. According to a special weather statement by environment Canada, the precipitation will also likely bring a ...
Mar 24, 2023 Freezing rain photo by Georgina Mazilu
A new Invasive Species in Ontario could be coming to London
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) has two known populations in Ontario. Colin Cassin is an Invasive Species Policy Manager and mentions that these insect-like creatures are found dozens of meters up in...
Mar 13, 2023 A group of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid | Photo By: Chris Evans Illinois Wildlife Action Plan
