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 »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 …
Read More »LPS Board Meeting Moved To 2pm On Thursday
London Police Services have announced that their Board Meeting on Thursday June 21st has been moved to 2:00 pm. The meeting start time has been moved to an hour later, to accommodate members attending a local event in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. There will be an open mic …
Read More »Canada officially legalizes the use of recreational marijuana
Yesterday, Canada officially legalized the use of recreational marijuana. The Senate voted 52-29 in favour of a revised bill which will pave the way for a fully legal cannabis market within eight to 12 weeks. The country is the first in the G7 to legalize marijuana’s recreational use. Estimates from …
Read More »On The Beat: June 20th
Here are your local headlines for the morning of June 20th: Committee has reservations about top-end bridge 20 Jun 2018 at 6:47am Once-vaunted SoHo development now at centre of $103M lawsuit 20 Jun 2018 at 6:43am Local baker creating buzz with ice cream doughnuts 20 Jun 2018 at 6:41am He …
Read More »Nestlé Ice Cream Plant Holding Job Fair On Thursday
In March, Nestlé officials announced a $51.5 million expansion to the Nestlé ice cream plant in London, and immediately created 57 new jobs. Now, Nestlé are hiring for an additional 150 full-time positions, and holding a job fair on Thursday at the Hellenic Community Centre. The London plant produces virtually …
Read More »Dirty Bingo Drag Queen Edition Returns on Thursday
The Dirty Bingo Drag Queen Edition is back this Thursday at The Bull & Barrel in downtown London. Londoners are invited to come out for a night of trivia, drinks, laughs, games and fun prizes. The event is hosted by the incomparable Lita Von Sleaze & friends, and is sponsored …
Read More »On The Beat: June 19th
Here are your local headlines for the morning of June 19th: London’s weather, traffic and gas prices for Tuesday 19 Jun 2018 at 5:39am Lambton teen suffers life-threatening injuries in crash 19 Jun 2018 at 4:53am Recording of crying children at U.S. border adds to outrage 19 Jun 2018 at …
Read More »Ridout Northbound Closed Between York And King Streets Tomorrow
On Tuesday, the northbound lane on Ridout Street, between York Street and King Streets will be closed to motorists and cyclists from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The lane is closed so that heavy equipment can be delivered to the Renaissance residential tower. Through-traffic on Ridout will be diverted eastbound …
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