We asked: Why did you choose Canada

The London Free Press
Canada Day held special meaning for dozens of Londoners who became Canadian citizens on Tuesday during a ceremony at Dundas Place
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London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada

The London Free Press
A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]
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Judge acquits man in killing of ex-Helix guitarist at London park

The London Free Press
Craig Allan’s explanation about what he knew about the death of London musician Daniel Fawcett “did not make sense.” But, the judge said, the key Crown witness, “is an accomplished liar.” In the final analysis, Superior Court Justice Patricia Moore didn’t believe either Allan, 50, or the associate who was with him in the early […]
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Plenty to do this weekend and on Canada Day in Grey-Bruce

The Lucknow Sentinel

There’s no shortage of events planned this weekend and on Canada Day in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. Canada Day itself is on a Tuesday this year, with the statutory holiday and all the associated closures observed then. However, there’s plenty to do in the region over the weekend and on the birthday of Canada’s confederation. […]

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Port Burwell beach closed amid search for missing swimmer

The London Free Press
Provincial police closed a Southwestern Ontario beach after a swimmer went missing in Lake Erie over the weekend. Emergency crews were called Sunday shortly after 3 p.m. to Port Burwell beach for a report of two swimmers in distress, Elgin OPP said. One swimmer was pulled to safety and taken to hospital with non-life threatening […]
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Baranyai: Sense of pride, possibility comes with exploring Canada

The London Free Press
The new Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada.
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One dead in crash near Exeter: Ontario Provincial Police

The London Free Press
One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision north of Exeter, police said.
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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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Baranyai: Doug Ford ditches due process for sake of results

The London Free Press
Crafting new laws benefits from consultation, careful debate, expert testimony, and even compromise
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Hockey Canada trial: Players failed to confirm woman’s consent, Crown says

The London Free Press
A Crown attorney criticized the suggestion that drinking, dancing or flirting signals sexual availability in her closing argument
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Great Lakes states and provinces to host seventh annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

Great Lakes Commission

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the seventh annual Great

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