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 »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 »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 »Florence And Egerton Intersection Closure Detour
Due to construction on Egerton Street, the intersection at Florence and Egerton will be closed to east/westbound traffic for the weekend effective Friday, July 13th at 10:00 AM until Monday, July 16th, at 8:00 AM. Please note the Route 7 detour below during the construction period Route #7 Eastbound – …
Read More »On The Beat: July 10th
Here are your local headlines for the morning of July 10th: Ontario government cancels $100M school repair fund 10 Jul 2018 at 5:48am Jump in London home prices bucks national trend 10 Jul 2018 at 5:01am London’s weather, traffic and gas prices for Tuesday 10 Jul 2018 at 4:27am London …
Read More »Anova And Partners Team Up For City-Backed Initiative To Enhance Safety For Women
Women and girls who have experienced harassment or sexual violence in London will now have an opportunity to map out where these incidents took place, thanks to an initiative called Safe City London. The goal of the program is to draw attention to the sexual violence that women and girls …
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