London-area conservation officials are eyeing an expansion of its incubation lab for endangered baby turtles and seeking donor funds to make it happen this spring.
Londoners could be in store for the worst flooding in seven years as up to 75 millimetres of rain is expected to fall by early Thursday, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority warns. Forecasts are predicting between 30 and 75 millimetres of rain across the Upper Thames watershed, the authority said in a flood warning […]
Forecast heavy rain and frozen ground could result in flooding this weekend in the London area, Environment Canada says.
A combination of heavy rain and a forecast double-digit high is setting the stage for flooding in the London area. Throw in a snowpack holding the equivalent of 75 to 110 millimetres of water and it all adds up to flooding in low-lying areas such as parks and places that flood frequently, the Upper Thames […]
The lure of landing new jobs tied to Volkswagen’s $7-billion EV battery plant is driving a move by city councillors to seek the province’s help in fast-tracking a proposed industrial development south of Highway 401. City council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously Wednesday for the city to request a minister’s zoning order (MZO) to […]
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario calculated there were at least 1,400 homeless encampments in the province in 2023
London is building an island fortress of sorts to ensure residents still can flush their toilets as climate change makes Thames River floods more common and dangerous threats. Read More
Larry Cornies' column Put 'bank' back in Springbank with river views (Sept. 7) was a penetrating glance into the obvious, that it is the river that has attracted people to Springbank Park for more than 150 years. Read More
A public vigil for the seven-year-old London girl who died after being swept away in the storm-swollen Thames River is set for Sunday outside her elementary school. Read More
A "sweet and thoughtful" little girl, Anna Bielli loved to sing and share – often even saving half her sandwich for her mother. Read More