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Google is paying homage to Canada today with their Google Doodle. It isn’t a very exciting Google Doodle and doesn’t have any neat games, or content, but it’s a nice tribute neverheless. They also came up with a “short logo” for search results pages: Happy Canada Day everybody! Happy Canada …

Canada turns 151 today and celebrations and events are planned throughout the city to help you wish her a Happy Birthday. Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 signing of the Constitution Act, then referred to as the British North America Act, 1867. That act united the …

On Sunday, June 10, 2018, at approximately 4 am, members of the London Police Service responded to an address on Oxford Street East near Third Street in response to a report of shots beingfired. When they arrived, officers found evidence that a number of rounds had been fired; but there …

The London Police have laid charges in relation to two fraud investigations involving seniors, that took place in May when a woman entered an apartment complex on Oxford Street West, under the guise of being a personal support worker. It is alleged that the woman gained access to at least …

The Canada Day weekend is upon us, and many parts of London’s downtown remain under construction; but all work areas remain open to pedestrians over the long weekend. Here some reminders for motorists and cyclists to help you navigate your way to whatever Canada Day event you might be attending: …

The local cycling community and the the City of London celebrated the official opening of the Colborne Street Cycle Track today. The Government of Canada contributed $875,000 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, and the contribution was matched by the City for a project total of $1.75 M. A ceremonial …

Officers upgraded Robert Ashley Williams’ charge of second degree murder in relation to the homicide of Derek Szaflarski, to first degree murder today. Williams was scheduled to appear in court today in relation to the charge. Williams was originally charged with one count of Second Degree Murder on Wednesday May …

City Council has awarded community-focused nursing student Emily Sturtridge the 2018 Tim Hickman Memorial Health and Safety Scholarship. The annual $3,000 scholarship for students in an occupational and/or public health and safety related program was established in 2006 by the City of London and CUPE Locals 101 and 107. It …

Here are your local headlines for June 28th: Hydro One staff vote 87 per cent in favour of a new contract 28 Jun 2018 at 5:18am London’s weather, traffic and gas prices for Thursday 28 Jun 2018 at 5:03am Street parking a sticking point at east-west bikeway community consultation 28 …

The London Fire Department issued a press release stating that they would prefer that people attend public displays on Canada Day, in order to minimize the risk of fire and burn injuries from fireworks. Public events require licensing and qualified technicians to set handle the fireworks and set off the …