Woodruff: Why non-traditional sports like pickleball are booming

The London Free Press
Canadians are seeking alternative ways to stay physically active, connect socially and improve their mental and physical well-being
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U.K. author’s graphic novel links his London to ours in ‘time-space fracture’

The London Free Press
“There’s a Thames River, there’s a Middlesex County, there is Hyde Park. It’s like an alternative version of London, England.”
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Canada Day: Your London primer for holiday fun

The London Free Press
Here’s your London guide to toast a true north strong and free, fireworks and all.
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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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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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Baranyai: Sense of pride, possibility comes with exploring Canada

The London Free Press
The new Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada.
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Baranyai: Doug Ford ditches due process for sake of results

The London Free Press
Crafting new laws benefits from consultation, careful debate, expert testimony, and even compromise
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Great Lakes states and provinces to host seventh annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

Great Lakes Commission

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the seventh annual Great

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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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