After abrupt increases to the Ontario Provincial Police budgets, area communities are among Ontario municipalities forced to rethink their 2025 spending plans. Here’s a look at how some governments in the region are affected by jacked-up police costs. Read More
Southwestern Ontario may lose a $7-billion investment and the 3,000 jobs that come with it if Canadian industry is hit with a 25 per cent tariff from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, one trade expert says. Read More
Some 55,000 Canada Post workers walked off the job Friday morning, including here in London, just ahead of the holiday mail and parcel rush. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
A five-game Ontario Hockey League suspension given a London Knights player for calling an opponent a Mennonite is causing a stir in hockey and Mennonite circles. Ryan Pyette breaks down the fallout. Read More
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
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
London has seen some unusually warm autumn days so far, which have broken records or come close to doing so. Reporter Jack Moulton spoke with Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson about what's going on, and what to expect. Read More
Trillium Care Norwich, a small retirement home in the community of Norwich south of Woodstock, abruptly announced Saturday it is closing its doors to residents on Nov. 11. With only two weeks for residents to find new accommodations, the 18 seniors living in the home face an uncertain future. Here is what we know about the home where the OPP launched an investigation in August after it said several people had lost more than $50,000 in an alleged fraud. Read More
Ontario's rollout of free flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the general population has begun. Here are the details on where to find them and what this year's respiratory virus season might have in store. Read More
A nearly 400-home development proposal in booming Strathroy-Caradoc has received the next step of approval from Middlesex County politicians. Here’s a look at the proposed subdivision and the growing municipality. Read More
Maggie Mac Neil closed the book last week on one of Canada's best swimming careers and ranks as one of the most successful athletes in London sports history. The 24-year-old Banting secondary school grad overcame sport-induced asthma aggravated by chlorine to win Olympic and world titles with technical excellence, dedication and an astonishing finishing kick. Mac Neil, who took part in a pep rally Thursday at Banting, spoke with Free Press sports reporter Ryan Pyette. Her answers have been condensed. Read More
A week after corner stores began selling booze in Ontario, licensed shops in London say it’s been great for business as six-packs fly off the shelves, mostly to college and university students. Read More