After nine months of off-site repair and rehabilitation, the Blackfriars Bridge is now back in place across the Thames River. “Blackfriars Bridge is one of the oldest and rarest bridges in Canada and an irreplaceable landmark in the Blackfriars/Petersville neighbourhood,” said Mayor Matt Brown. “This structure contributes to the character …
Read More »London Transit Meeting Dates For Service to Industrial Areas
London Transit have set the following dates for the next meetings to discuss service to industrial areas: Airport Area – Thursday, August 16 from 9 to 11am Exeter/White Oaks Area – Thursday, August 16 from 1 to 3pm Wilton Grove Area – Tuesday, August 21 from 9 to 11am Sovereign/River …
Read More »Two Fires On Limberlost Road Under Investigation
Members of the London Police Service and the London Fire Department were called to a townhouse complex on Limberlost Road in relation to a fence fire at approximately 5:00am this morning. Upon arriving, they determined that the outside of a townhouse nearby was also on fire. Both fires were extinguished …
Read More »Missing Person: Henry Thomas (Tom) Tallack
The London Police Service are looking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Henry Thomas (Tom) Tallack of London. He is described as a male, Caucasian, approximately 5’10”, 150 lbs, with hazel eyes and short brown hair, and has tattoos on both arms. Tom was last seen near the end …
Read More »Police Looking For Public’s Assistance In Mini-Mart Robbery Last Month
On July 15th at approximately 2:30 pm, an armed robbery occurred at a mini-mart located at 750 Lorne Avenue. A man with a gun entered the store and demanded money and property from the cashier. The suspect left the store and got in the passenger side of a dark coloured …
Read More »No Pot For You! Marijuana Won’t Be On Shelves Until Next April
If you thought you’d be walking into a store and legally buying some weed this October, think again. The provincial government announced today that they are delaying the launch of private marijuana sales in bricks-and-mortar stores until April 2019. Instead cannabis sales will be through an online-only retail channel, when …
Read More »Police Still Looking For Help In Old South Homicide
The London Police are continuing to investigate the homicide of William MacPherson this past weekend. His body was discovered on Friday in the area of Wortley Road and Stanley Street, near the Thames River. A search of the scene was completed yesterday and the scene has been released. Investigators have …
Read More »Water Main Rupture Repaired, Water Returned To Normal
Yesterday, a large water main rupture caused rust to be released from iron water mains throughout the White Oaks area. As of 9:00am this morning, the water main has been repaired and flushing at the site of the break has been completed. Water should now be back to normal. Residents …
Read More »On The Beat: August 13th
Here are your local headlines for August 13th: London?s proposed Adelaide Street North underpass project moves forward 13 Aug 2018 at 6:47am Police identify London man killed in motorcycle crash in Norfolk County 13 Aug 2018 at 6:19am Three people sustain non-life threatening injuries in North York shooting 13 Aug …
Read More »Water Main Rupture Colours White Oaks Residents’ Water
A large water main rupture caused rust to be released from iron water mains throughout the White Oaks area this afternoon. As a result, residents may notice that their water appears yellow. Water will continue to be discoloured until the rust has been flushed from the water mains. The rust …
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