Tag Archives: Ontario
Bridging the gap between the past and the present through a pandemic
As the summer approaches, Fanshawe Pioneer Village is getting ready to re-open. Normally, the Pioneer Village opens the May long weekend, but the pandemic could pose some challenges. "So, depends on h...
Apr 15, 2021 This image came from the Fanshawe Pioneer Village website. It can be found at: http://fanshawepioneervillage.ca/
We need to accept our situation to end our suffering
Like many businesses, Forest City Mindfulness had its fair share of struggles due to the pandemic. Angela Scott, the owner and teacher at Forest City Mindfulness, explained that when the pandemic hit,...
Apr 13, 2021 This is an image of a wall inside of Forest City Mindfulness in London, Ontario. This photo came from the Forest City Mindfulness Facebook Page.
Anticipating another busy season for Grand Bend
With it only being an hour away from London, Grand Bend is a popular location for a quick beach getaway. Lambton Shores' Mayor, Bill Weber is predicting another busy season for the beach town. "It's g...
Apr 09, 2021 Grand Bend / Flickr
Living with eczema during a pandemic
It is estimated that 17 percent of Canadians will experience atopic dermatitis at some point in their lifetime. "Eczema is like an atopic dermatitis. It's an inflammation to the skin and the skin's ou...
Apr 08, 2021
Ontario issues another month-long stay-at-home order
The Ontario Provincial government has issued a month-long stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The stay-at-home order will be effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. This new order will shu...
Apr 07, 2021 Screenshot of Tuesday's Press Conference at Queens Park
Ontario heading into a "emergency-brake" shutdown starting Saturday
Effective on Saturday at 12:01 am, Ontario is imposing a province-wide emergency brake shutdown. This is due to the rising case numbers as Ontario is reporting roughly 2,500 new cases of COVID-19 toda...
Apr 01, 2021
MLHU on the long weekend
Easter weekend is coming soon! But with COVID-19 case numbers on the rise, many are left wondering how they can celebrate the long weekend. "When we think about what's really safe, what's not safe, an...
Mar 31, 2021
A funeral for a King
Cyclists will have one last ride along a downtown protected bike lane. The "Funeral for a King" event is taking place Wednesday March 31. Anyone can join so long as they wear a mask and follow COVID-1...
Mar 30, 2021 King Street bike lane in London, Ontario. Photo taken by Victoria Newman/ XFM News.
Heritage reminds us of our past and guides us forward
Increasingly, Londoners are concerned about heritage, history, culture, and architecture in the city. But this trend is more recent. "London began in 1826. Became a city in 1855. So, we sort of have a...
Mar 27, 2021
Atlohsa's survivor's circle
In Canada, Indigenous women make up four percent of the female population but account for over fifty percent of those trafficked. Elyssa Rose, Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator at Atlohsa Family Heal...
Mar 26, 2021 Atlohsa Family Healing Services. Photo taken by Victoria Newman/ XFM News.
