Canada Day fireworks: Veteran London retailer on all you need to know

The London Free Press
A guy who's worked around fireworks since he was a kid, industry veteran Mike Leff shared some of his expertise ahead of Canada Day
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London heat wave: All you need to know about the early summer sizzler  

The London Free Press
Here’s what you need to know about the London region's sweltering weather.
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AI can be used by hackers to attack many targets with speed and sophistication and a strong counter is needed against the threat, said Neil Beaton senior director business development at DRT Cyber, a

The London Free Press
Artificial intelligence poses an unprecedented cyber security threat to business, industry and institutions, and London agencies will be given a crash course Thursday on how to guard against crippling attacks. AI can be used by hackers to attack targets with speed and sophistication and a strong counter is needed against the threat, said Neil Beaton, […]
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Maggie Mac Neil, Jeff Carter joining London Sports Hall of Fame

The London Free Press
The London Sports Hall of Fame announced six inductees who will be honoured at a ceremony Nov. 6 at the Hellenic Centre.
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Plan to put housing on city parking lots gathers steam

The London Free Press
City staff are recommending the city pursue housing development on a parking lot in Old East Village and two lots at Ridout and Horton
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Buyers’ market takes hold in Southwestern Ontario – but can first-timers cash in?

The London Free Press
After a couple of years in balanced territory, Southwestern Ontario’s housing market is firmly turning into a buyers' one
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Ontario surprise shaves nearly a point off London’s projected tax hike

The London Free Press
London politicians met Wednesday in the final advance meeting of their budget committee, finding some surprise savings through a legal interpretation by Queen's Park.
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London’s military industrial sector may play a critical role in strengthening  Canada’s renewed commitment to defence, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to increase military spending by $9 billio

The London Free Press
Canada’s aggressive new military rhetoric was on Monday welcomed by an analyst as well as workers at London’s General Dynamics Land Systems Canada plant. The city’s military industrial base may play a key role in Canada’s renewed commitment to national defence. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to boost military spending by $9 billion this fiscal year could […]
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School board takeovers: Behind Ontario’s new oversight move

The London Free Press
Education Minister Paul Calandra is proposing sweeping new legislation to make it easier to take over school boards.
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Ex-lifeguard leads push to educate swimmers on deadly Great Lakes rip currents

The Lucknow Sentinel

Former lifeguard Nathan MacIntyre is on a crusade to teach others about the dangers lurking in Southwestern Ontario Great Lakes after an especially deadly summer in the surf. MacIntyre, 43, is a massage therapist who worked 18 seasons as a lifeguard until 2016, guarding swimmers at Port Stanley’s main beach. Following the drowning death of 14-year-old Omer Buz there in July, MacIntyre’s passion for water safety was reignited. The 43-year-old is part of the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition and hopes to raise awareness of rip currents through presentations to first responders and the public. He spoke with LFP reporter Brian Williams. Read More

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