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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Measles cases decline in Ontario outbreak’s London-region epicentre

The London Free Press
Five news cases of measles were recorded during the week ending June 26 by Southwestern Public Health
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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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London heat wave falls short of record, triggers decade-high power demand

The London Free Press
It was scorching. It was boiling. But it wasn't quite record-setting.
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Measles cases drop to new low in Oxford, Elgin: ‘Cautiously encouraged’

The London Free Press
A Southwestern Ontario public health unit at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak has reported the fewest new weekly cases in months. The four new measles cases reported by Southwestern Public Health – the health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties, Woodstock and St. Thomas – between June 12 and 19, mark the lowest […]
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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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London house linked to record $2.7M fentanyl seizure listed for sale

The London Free Press
An east London home has been listed for sale little more than a month after it was searched by police in an investigation that led to the city’s largest fentanyl seizure. London police launched a five-month investigation after receiving a tip from the public in November, leading investigators to search three homes in London, two […]
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Letters to the Editor: June 12, 2025

The London Free Press
Can anyone recall a time in history when one man could create such havoc?
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London’s military industrial sector may play a critical role in strengthening  Canada’s renewed commitment to defence, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to increase military spending by $9 billio

The London Free Press
Canada’s aggressive new military rhetoric was on Monday welcomed by an analyst as well as workers at London’s General Dynamics Land Systems Canada plant. The city’s military industrial base may play a key role in Canada’s renewed commitment to national defence. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to boost military spending by $9 billion this fiscal year could […]
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Dyer: King may help Canada escape worse treatment from Trump

The London Free Press
King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a two-day visit to Canada this week to open the 45th parliament of his Canadian domain.
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School board takeovers: Behind Ontario’s new oversight move

The London Free Press
Education Minister Paul Calandra is proposing sweeping new legislation to make it easier to take over school boards.
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