Hydro One’s CEO is “retiring” as part of an agreement between the Ontario government and the utility company. That agreement will also see the replacement of the entire board. Hydro One announced Schmidt’s departure in a Wednesday news release: “I would like to express thanks on behalf of the entire …
Read More »Overturned Truck Blocking Veterans Memorial Parkway
Today at approximately 2:30 pm, emergency crews were called to the area of Veterans Memorial Parkway near the 401 in regards to a transport truck that had rolled over. The lone vehicle had overturned and was blocking traffic on Veterans Memorial Parkway. The lone occupant received only minor injuries. As …
Read More »Beware of Canada’s Wonderland Ticket Scam On Facebook
Both Canada’s Wonderland and the Ontario Provincial Police have issued warnings today, about fraudulent Canada’s Wonderland tickets for sale on the Internet. The popular amusement park has confirmed tickets purchased from Red Group Deals are NOT valid. The scam is currently circulating on Facebook: “Canada’s Wonderland providing 5 Free tickets …
Read More »Ted Arnott Elected 42nd Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Veteran Progressive Conservative legislator Ted Arnott has been elected as the 42nd Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Selected by a secret ballot of legislators, Arnott won on the first ballot against fellow Tory legislators Randy Hillier, Jane McKenna and Rick Nicholls. He will serve in the role acting …
Read More »Man In Custody After Marconi Boulevard Stand-Off Ends Peacefully
A lengthy standoff on Marconi Boulevard ended early this morning with London Police taking a man into custody. Police were originally called to the townhouse complex near Clarke Road and Trafalgar around 11pm last night in relation to a barricaded suspect. Due to the nature of the call, police resources …
Read More »Rock The Park Starts Today
It’s been fifteen years since the Jones Entertainment Group began “Rock the Park,” and the music festival just keeps getting stronger. Once again, the music sensation promises to thrill and entertain Londoners, as well as earning money for four great charities. The festival was originally created to support Bethany’s Hope …
Read More »On The Beat: July 11th
Here are your local headlines for the morning of July 11th: London’s weather traffic and gas prices for Wednesday 11 Jul 2018 at 4:42am As rates rise and vacancies fall, London challenged to deliver affordable hou… 11 Jul 2018 at 4:00am Middlesex-London EMS adding blue lights to its fleet 11 …
Read More »Bill Gaither and The Gaither Vocal Band Coming To Budweiser Gardens
Bill Gaither and The Gaither Vocal Band are coming to the RBC Theatre at Budweiser Gardens on Thursday, Sept. 13th for the Here and Now Tour. The Gaither Vocal Band will share timeless gospel classics, as well as refreshing, inspiring new favourites embraced by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. …
Read More »Two London Men Facing Theft Charges On Construction Equipment
Earlier this year, the London Police Service were made aware of a trend involving the theft of medium-duty construction equipment, like front-end loaders, skid steers and utility-task vehicles (UTVs). The thefts occurred from residences and businesses in London and surrounding areas. As a result of the investigation, the London Police …
Read More »Innovation Works Hosts Fanshawe And Western Collaborative Event
Today at 1:00pm, Innovation Works are hosting a collaborative event with Fanshawe College and Western University to learn more about the valuable resources the two institutions offer your work as nonprofits, social enterprises and entrepreneurs. Fanshawe’s people have the know-how and skills to deliver quick and efficient services that meet …
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