Reader to Reader: September 5, 2026
London Free Press
A Free Press reader who now lives in Germany, sends thanks to the Londoner who helped their son during an incident in 2024.
CBL Playoffs: London Majors beat Welland Jackfish 6-5 to take Game 1
London Free Press
It took 11 innings but the London Majors beat the Welland Jackfish 6-5 on Friday night at Labatt Park, winning the opening game of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the Canadian Baseball League playoffs. The teams had identical records (31-17) in the regular season. Game 2 is set for Saturday night in […]
LFP Letters to the Editor: September 5, 2026
London Free Press
Free Press readers sound off on the topics of the day, including former London councillors, Donald Trump and Canadian Parliament.
How scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.
Growing Concerns: Now’s the time to prepare for winter
London Free Press
Don’t shoot the messenger, but I have been caught a couple of times so this time of year I pull out the snowblower and fire it up.
Brews News: 4est buys Storm Stayed and its brands
London Free Press
The purchase does not sideline 4est Brewery’s plan to re-launch a microbrewery on the site of the old Kent Brewery
Barry: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?
London Free Press
The U.S. president not openly declared his support of a united Canada in the run-up to the Alberta vote
Trump lifts stoppage on Great Lakes carp barrier after Whitmer call
Great Lakes Commission
The Trump administration lifted an unexplained stop-work order on the $1.15 billion invasive carp barrier project following a direct appeal from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and mounting pressure from Illinois […]
Michigan Maritime Museum to explore ancient Great Lakes history with presentation next week
Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven will hold a presentation on the ancient history of the Great Lakes next week including what existed in the Cambrian Period, before the […]
Toxic algal bloom confirmed at Crystal Lake. Where beaches are closed
Great Lakes Commission
Crystal Lake Public Beach in Montcalm County, Michigan, has tested positive for algal toxin microcystin after an algal bloom formed. Health officials discovered the water bloom during a routine beach […]
What to know as London’s first centre-running BRT lanes are set to open
London Free Press
Route 90 will begin using the new centre lanes Sunday, giving riders and drivers their first look at how the system will work.
In the fight against Lake Erie algal blooms, improved farming practices are turning the tide
Great Lakes Commission
The tide is turning against harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie thanks in part to an Ohio program called H2Ohio that encourages farmers to restrict their use of fertilizers. Read […]