Tag Archives: Ontario
Study shows rise in youth psychosis diagnoses as student shares her story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj2bw8GUElI A new population-based study has found a rise in psychotic disorder diagnoses among young people in Ontario. This study highlights growing pressure on the m...
Feb 04, 2026 CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Social media: the birthplace of new foods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2l-rElCn28 Dubai chocolate, matcha lattes, and hot honey. These are just a few of the hottest trends from the last few years. "With different marketing strategies, we ...
Feb 01, 2026 True Leaves Consulting Logo, pictured Jan. 22, 2026. (Finn Dermo/XFM News)
Dropping in to London's skateboarding scene
https://youtu.be/LNvyHJeIdvA The colder season is a challenging time if you're a London skateboarder. Eleven skate parks exist around the city, but as snow and ice blow in, it becomes much harder to u...
Jan 25, 2026 A beginner skateboarding workshop held in London. Credit to Ruby Guo and the Siren Section Facebook page. (Nov. 27, 2025)
Anova bolsters security as part of provincial funds announcement
Anova has received a hearty grant from the province. It was recently awarded $83,000 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation. A media release was issued today to announce the Capital grant. London-Fan...
Dec 12, 2025 Nikki Marsh (top left), Teresa Armstrong (top right), Vida Acheampong (bottom left), and Jessie Rodgers (bottom right) at a virtual announcement on the Capital grant. Dec. 12, 2025. (Source: Anova)
Innovative radiation technique at LHSC helps alleviate patient's heart condition
Only a few centres within Canada offer radiation treatment for those with heart conditions. London could become one of those spots in the near future. George Westerik has dealt with cardiac problems f...
Dec 11, 2025 The cardiac radiation procedure being performed at the hospital. (Source: London Health Sciences Centre)
Birding brings connection as FeederWatch soars back around
People across North America have begun counting the birds that come to their yards. It's all part of something called Project FeederWatch. The project is led by Birds Canada and the Cornell Lab of Orn...
Dec 10, 2025 Mourning Dove perching on a tree at Fanshawe College's main campus on Nov. 8, 2025 (Finn Dermo / XFM News)
Hospital-to-home program launches for patients
A new program has launched at LHSC to ease the transition from the clinical setting to a more familiar one. It's called 'LHSC to Home.' Those eligible can receive at-home services for up to 16 weeks. ...
Dec 06, 2025
Collaborative efforts between hospitals births new research project
The London Health Sciences Centre and Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada have collaborated for a year. The bond between the institutions is set to grow further after a recently announced research ...
Dec 05, 2025
Market and fundraiser band together in spirit of giving
London businesses have teamed up to provide a festive-filled day for Londoners. DoughEV, Artisan Bakery, Cafezia, and many more are coming together to bring the whole community together during the hol...
Dec 04, 2025 Ellie Maidlow and Kayla Bailey at DoughEV (Dec. 2, 2025. Finn Dermo / XFM News)
Local organization gets ready for Giving Tuesday
https://youtu.be/pW1AT1ljfZQ Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. The global movement is an opportunity for people to get into the holiday spirit by giving back to their communities. One of many...
Dec 01, 2025 Innovation Works. Run by Pillar Non-Profit Network. Credit - Eric Dougan.
