London’s jobless rate hits 9.1%, now highest in the country

London’s jobless rate hits 9.1%, now highest in the country
The London Free Press
The local economy lost more than 3,000 jobs in March, pushing the London area’s unemployment rate to 9.1 per cent, the highest in Canada, new figures show. March’s jobless rate marks the eight straight month the local unemployment figure has been rising, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The rate was 8.8
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Mark Carney hails astronaut Jeremy Hansen: Canada ‘couldn’t be more proud’

Mark Carney hails astronaut Jeremy Hansen: Canada ‘couldn’t be more proud’
The London Free Press
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday told Southwestern Ontario astronaut Jeremy Hansen that “Canadians couldn’t be more proud of you personally” as Artemis II’s historic mission to the moon enters its final days. Hansen – born in London and raised in Ailsa Craig and Ingersoll – along with NASA astronauts
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One in critical condition after being set on fire at Wingham high school

One in critical condition after being set on fire at Wingham high school
The Lucknow Sentinel
Avon Maitland District School Board says a student and staff member sustained injuries following an incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School that left one person fighting for their life after reportedly being set on fire. “An incident involving a fire occurred yesterday morning at FE Madill SS. Students were safely
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Student suffers life-threatening injuries as fire forces school evacuation: OPP

Student suffers life-threatening injuries as fire forces school evacuation: OPP
The London Free Press
A person has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a fire at a high school in Wingham on Tuesday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say.
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One person suffers life-threatening injuries as fire forces school evacuation: OPP

One person suffers life-threatening injuries as fire forces school evacuation: OPP
The Lucknow Sentinel
A person has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a fire at a high school in Wingham on Tuesday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say.
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Donald Trump praises Southwestern Ontario astronaut Jeremy Hansen: ‘A lot of genius’

Donald Trump praises Southwestern Ontario astronaut Jeremy Hansen: ‘A lot of genius’
The London Free Press
Donald Trump is pretty happy with Canada, at least when it comes to space exploration. Southwestern Ontario astronaut Jeremy Hansen – born in London, raised in Ailsa Craig and Ingersoll – was in contact with the U.S. president during the Artemis II mission on Monday evening after Hansen and his
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