Forest City honoured as Canada’s forest capital for 2026

Forest City honoured as Canada’s forest capital for 2026
The London Free Press
The Forest City is now the forest capital. Officials with the City of London celebrated on Wednesday the city’s designation as the 2026 Forest Capital of Canada – an honour handed down from the Canadian Institute of Forestry, and celebrated with the unveiling of a plaque at city hall. The
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Environment Canada issues warning as snow squalls hit London

Environment Canada issues warning as snow squalls hit London
The London Free Press
Another Sunday, another winter weather warning. Late Sunday morning, Environment Canada officials issued a snow squall warning for London, Parkhill and eastern Middlesex County that was expected to last until the afternoon. The culprit – again, as it almost always seems to be – is lake-effect snow off of Lake
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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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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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Letters to the Editor: June 11, 2025

The London Free Press
A Free Press reader says London should take Citi Plaza up on its offer to host staff and council during city hall's rebuild.
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A history of complaints, bylaw probes at east-end home razed by fatal fire

The London Free Press
An east London home where a woman was killed in a recent fire had previously landed in the crosshairs of bylaw officials and was the scene a past blaze related to homeless people living in the backyard.
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In abrupt move, city politicians vote 9-6 to take over London Transit

The London Free Press
In a drastic step after months of tension, city politicians voted late Tuesday to abruptly dissolve the London Transit Commission and appoint a temporary team of five council members to oversee the public transit service. City council members voted 9-6 to take control of London Transit effective April 1, citing an increasingly fraught relationship between […]
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Uncertainty over Trump tariffs stall affordable housing build

The London Free Press
"(Tariffs are) weighing on every construction project these days."
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Measles outbreak on London’s doorstep hits 228 cases: ‘Challenging time’

The London Free Press
Cases of measles in a region surrounding London continue to surge – eclipsing 225 cases – including almost 20 hospitalizations.
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