Yesterday was National Aboriginal Solidarity Day at the Green, and Wortley Village was filled with people celebrating – both indigenous and non-indigenous – all gathered together to celebrate the summer solstice. The cultural celebration started with a sunrise ceremony, and the lighting of a sacred fire at 5:30am. Dancers were …
Read More »Two London Men Charged, Gun and More Than $45,000 In Drugs Seized
Two London men have been charged after search warrants were executed at six locations throughout city by Guns and Drugs Section. Consisting of members of the London Police Service, RCMP, and OPP, search warrants were executed at residences on Admiral Drive, Ernest Avenue, King Street, Picton Street, Princess Avenue and …
Read More »LPS Releases 2019-2021 Business Plan and 2017 Annual Report
The London Police Service presented its 2019-2021 Business Plan and the 2017 Annual Report to the London Police Services Board during yesterday’s meeting at City Hall. The “Vision for a Safer London 2019-2021 Business Plan” outlines the Service’s strategic priorities for the next three years, with an emphasis on community …
Read More »Serious Tractor Trailer Collision Closes 401 At Tilbury
A serious collision occurred between tractor trailers heading east and westbound on the 401 early Friday morning, when one of them lost control and went through the centre median and struck the other tractor trailer/ There was severe damage to both tractor trailers, and both drivers were transported to area …
Read More »On The Beat: June 22nd
Here are your local headlines for the morning of June 22nd: 401 To Close Saturday Night 22 Jun 2018 at 6:10am Ford talks Marijuana 22 Jun 2018 at 5:48am Syrian government steps up offensive in southwest 22 Jun 2018 at 5:41am Separated 7-year-old boy and his migrant mother have been …
Read More »Suspicious Man Trying To Offer Candy To School Children
The London Police Service is investigating a report of a man handing out candy to children at a school on Grey Street. Police received information that at approximately 11 am yesterday, June 20, 2018, a man sat outside the fence of an elementary school and offered children candy. A number …
Read More »Update: Francis Nickson Found
**UPDATE** June 21, 2018 2:00PM. Francis Nickson has been located. The London Police thank you for your assistance in this matter. *** The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Francis Nickson of London. Francis is described as a male, Black, slim build, approximately 6’0”, 180lbs, …
Read More »Lightning Trade Doug Herring Jr. To Moncton For Marvell Waithe
The London Lightning have traded Doug Herring Jr. to the Moncton Magic, in return for six-foot-eight forward Marvell Waithe. The move came a bit of a surprise both because Herring Jr. was on London’s seven man protected list, and because he has been an integral part of London’s last two …
Read More »Chris Young Adds Budweiser Gardens To Coast-To-Coast Tour
After playing more than 30 sold-out arena and amphitheater dates, and scoring his tenth number one single, Chris Young has added Budweiser Gardens to his “Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour.” The ACM Male Vocalist nominee just added fifteen new tour dates, including a stop in London on November …
Read More »Rapid Transit Open House On Thursday Will Unveil Interactive Online map
The City of London’s Rapid Transit Office is set to kick off another series of public consultations this week, by unveiling an interactive online map of the BRT network. There are two drop-in events on Thursday where Londoners can sneak a peak. Open House: Thursday June 21, Central Library, 251 …
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