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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London vegan fast-food chain backtracks on U.S. growth plans

The London Free Press
Odd Burger is walking back plans to expand into America, citing worsening Canada-U.S. relations as a key factor.
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Mennonite gathering in New Brunswick source of Ontario measles outbreak

The London Free Press
A measles outbreak that has infected scores of unvaccinated children in Southwestern Ontario reportedly had its start at a Mennonite religious gathering in New Brunswick last year. In a March 7 letter to Ontario’s health units, the province’s chief medical officer of  health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said there was “an exposure at a large gathering […]
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Kinloss Kairshea WI learns about Northern Huron Connection Centre

The Lucknow Sentinel

“I’m blessed to be able to do this,” said Lisa Harper, resource development manager for United Way Perth-Huron. Harper was the guest speaker at the March 20 meeting of the Kinloss Kairshea Women’s Institute, held at the former Lucknow town hall and she spoke on the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) in Wingham. The NHCC […]

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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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Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre and what the election means for London

The London Free Press
Goodbye housing and homelessness, hello Captain Canada.
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Dyer: Philippines drama first step in long journey

The London Free Press
If the ultimate goal is to build a global civilization that respects individual rights, we are still a very long way from the Promised Land
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Performers announced for this year’s Lucknow’s Music in the Fields

The Lucknow Sentinel

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields 2025 lineup features some new faces and some old favourites. “We’re incredibly excited to share this amazing lineup with members of our local community and devoted music fans from across North America,” Rick McMurray, festival co-chair, said in a March 21 news release. “Each year, we strive to build on […]

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London Knights captain Denver Barkey is back, just in time for playoffs

The London Free Press
The Knights captain missed nine straight games with an upper-body injury, but is expected to return to face Windsor in London’s regular-season home finale Friday
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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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