Ontario’s strong mayor powers: Who wants them – and who doesn’t

The London Free Press
The Ontario government's strong mayor powers, now a couple years old, have been expanded to even more municipalities and some are not happy about it.
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Net gain: Austin Elliott’s path from waiver wire to London Knights backbone

The London Free Press
Back in the fall, Austin Elliott was waived through the entire Western Hockey League. On Wednesday, the London goaltender heard his name being chanted at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium after the Knights booked their third straight trip to the OHL final. “It was (amazing),” the 20-year-old from Strathmore, Alta., said. “To have that many of […]
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OHL finals: 5 things to know as London Knights, Oshawa Generals clash again

The London Free Press
It’s an Ontario Hockey League championship series rematch.
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Clean Energy Frontier Program awards presented 

The Lucknow Sentinel

The second annual Clean Energy Frontier Program awards recognize outstanding contributions to the local economy and clean energy sector

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Ontario’s Greenbelt turns 20, RCMP investigation continues

The Lucknow Sentinel

Greenbelt webinar looks at 20 years of history, the need for ongoing protection, and possible expansion

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New KDSS football program locked in with $20K legion donation

The Lucknow Sentinel

Plans to create a high school tackle football team in Kincardine are officially moving forward following a large donation from the local legion. “This funding gets us to our goal. We can now purchase — and are in the process of doing so — the remainder of the equipment we need for the players, training […]

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Sport Notes: London Nationals; London Lightning; locals’ NHL deals

The London Free Press
A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene
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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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OHL Q+A: Ironman streak ends; Cam Allen returns; Attack rookie shines

The London Free Press
There were some great players in Owen Sound over the years and this guy outscored him.
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Ice-cream maker cheered for Trump tariff approach: ‘Canadian-first’

The London Free Press
An Ontario ice cream manufacturer is freezing its prices, a response to the U.S. trade war it says is the greatest threat to Canada’s sovereignty since the Second World War.  Chapman’s Ice Cream, the largest independent ice cream manufacturer in the country, is vowing not to increase prices for customers for the remainder of 2025 as U.S. […]
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Take Me to . . . Hozier: Rock the Park lands Irish superstar

The London Free Press
London summer music festival Rock The Park will start with a bang on its opening night when Hozier hits the stage at Harris Park. The Irish singer will headline the festival’s first night on Tuesday, July 8, RBC Rock the Park announced Wednesday. Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench from Vancouver and Canadian indie pop band […]
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