City hall pushed to do more on empty core buildings. But don’t expect a vacancy tax
London Free Press
Is there a way for city hall to address long-vacant buildings downtown? One city councillor wants to explore which tools the local government has to promote change. As part of city council’s approval of the new 10-year, $48-million downtown master plan, Ward 6 Coun. Sam Trosow directed city staff to explore the powers the city […]
Man, 50, killed after motorcycle, pickup truck collide: OPP
London Free Press
A man is dead after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a pickup truck that was towing an RV near Tillsonburg, Ontario Provincial Police say. It was about 12:45 p.m. on Saturday when police say they were called to the crash between the two vehicles, which happened at the intersection of Plank Line and […]
PHOTOS: FIFA event brings World Cup soccer fever to downtown London
London Free Press
Fans filled Victoria Park in London on Saturday for a FIFA World Cup 2026 event with big-screen match viewing, food vendors, live music and activities. The London stop was part of a nationwide tour bringing World Cup programming to communities outside the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver – and it coincided with what would […]
Dyer: Earthquake could mobilize Venezuelans against regime
London Free Press
A popular movement against the regime that has failed to cope with the aftermath of the earthquake is a real possibility now.
Baranyai: Decaf coffee drinkers get some good news
London Free Press
An Ireland study finds decaf drinkers experience notable improvements in learning and memory
LFP Letters to the Editor: July 4, 2026
London Free Press
A Free Press reader says housing accelerator funds should be applied to rent-geared-to-income or supportive housing for those living on downtown streets.
Brews News: A six pack of Yankee-Doodle Dandy brews
London Free Press
Retired Western University Mustangs football coach Greg Marshall lends his name and face to Legends Lager, a light beer with notes of lemon and lime, from Forked River Brewing.
Public asked for input on future of tourism in Kincardine
Kincardine News
The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is inviting residents, visitors, and businesses to help shape the future of tourism by providing input into the development of a new tourism strategy. In partnership with the Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), the MOK is gathering feedback over the coming months to help identify the priorities of residents, visitors, […]
Ontario’s attendance policy: Can students miss school for extracurriculars?
London Free Press
What’s changing as Ontario rolls out its new attendance grading policy this fall.
Police watchdog clears London officers in woman’s death
London Free Press
A postmortem examination completed March 8 determined the cause of death was multiple drug toxicity.
Rider dies in Norwich Township ATV crash: OPP
London Free Press
A rider is dead after a single ATV crash in Norwich Township on Friday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say.
London country music legend Tommy Hunter dies at 89
London Free Press
He hosted The Tommy Hunter Show for 27 years and became one of Canada’s best-known country music stars.