A teenager from London drowned and a child was rescued by bystanders at Ipperwash beach on Monday, provincial police say. Emergency crews responded shortly after 4 p.m. to reports of swimmers in distress at the Lake Huron beach near East Parkway Drive in Lambton Shores, Lambton County OPP said Tuesday. An 18-year-old was found unresponsive […]
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
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 […]
The Agriplex at London’s Western Fair District has a new name, part of a pledge from the organization to enhance its reputation as an event destination for Southwestern Ontario. Friday, Western Fair officials announced it will now be known as the J-AAR Expo Centre, part of a 10-year deal between the Western Fair Association and […]
Randeep Singh promised his lawyer he would be at court on Friday morning. However, when his case was called, Singh was nowhere to be found.
London police are investigating what they called a “swarming-type assault” after two boys were followed and assaulted by a group wearing ski masks in the city's northeast end.
A courier charged in a crash that killed a seven-year-old boy outside his south London home is allowed to drive while on bail despite police telling The Free Press they believe a ban on driving was necessary.
The scanner was purchased using $3.6 million raised through the hospital foundation's Caring Together campaign.
Craig Allan’s explanation about what he knew about the death of London musician Daniel Fawcett “did not make sense.” But, the judge said, the key Crown witness, “is an accomplished liar.” In the final analysis, Superior Court Justice Patricia Moore didn’t believe either Allan, 50, or the associate who was with him in the early […]
Five news cases of measles were recorded during the week ending June 26 by Southwestern Public Health
Heeman's popular pick-your-own program has been nixed for the season mere days after having started.