Scientists agree on the source of Great Lakes microplastics pollution: people. What remains far less clear is how microplastics move through the system, where they collect, and why some waters […]
Great Lakes microplastics: How they get there, how they spread, and why the picture remains murky
The 2025 event raised more than $200,000.
Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives
The iconic red Malibu Restaurant sign is being taken down from the east London building, and its owners are bringing it with them to a new home. A photo in front of the sign to mark the end of an era stretching back decades was non-negotiable. It had to happen, said Jennifer Smale, Malibu Restaurant […]
End of an era for beloved London diner (don’t worry, it’s not closing)
To the small-town hospital in Ingersoll, home to the auto assembly plant that had employed most of its members, the union local donated $10,000. Another $5,000, it gave to an inter-faith charity that helps the needy in the Southwestern Ontario community, including with Christmas hampers. The same amount it shared with Stronger Together Ingersoll Community […]
Auto belt anxiety: One big London-area layoff, many charity questions
This was a major missed opportunity. The London Knights generated 39 shots and drew six power-play chances, but couldn’t hammer a puck past Brantford goaltender David Egorov in a 2-0 loss before 3,107 Sunday at TD Civic Centre. The defending Memorial Cup champs were shut out for the first time in the regular season since […]
London Knights suffer ultra-rare shutout loss: ‘Tons of chances’
London police said on Sunday they were increasing patrols near the city’s Jewish community spaces following the deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Australia’s Bondi Beach. At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured as shooters targeted a holiday kickoff event in Sydney. One shooter is believed to be among the fatalities and […]
Police keep watch on London’s Jewish spaces after Bondi Beach massacre
Damian Warner and Gar Leyshon have learned a lot in the decathlete star's four trips to the Olympic Games. 
New book on Tokyo Olympics features Damian Warner’s pandemic journey
The proposal falls on the wrong side of Kent Street to qualify for the new 45-storey height limits of downtown.
30-storey apartment tower proposed at edge of downtown London
Drivers are being asked to avoid a section of Highbury Avenue between Fuller Street and Kilally Road in northeast London after a watermain break on Saturday. Repairs are ongoing and city crews were on site, city hall officials said in a statement issued on Saturday afternoon. “Crews are working to reopen the roadway as quickly […]
Stretch of major London road closed after watermain break: City hall
Ontario’s police watchdog is appealing for witnesses after a man and a police officer were injured during a person-in-crisis call in the city’s north end. A man in crisis had barricaded himself inside his residence in the area of Kipps Lane and Adelaide Street on Thursday before 6:30 a.m., London police said Friday. The man […]
SIU investigating after officer attacked with bat, suspect injured
A London couple unwrapped the biggest gift of the season after winning the Dream Lottery’s grand prize. Susanne Young was named as winner of the lottery’s top prize on Dec. 11. She has a choice between two furnished homes in southeast London and $100,000 or $1 million in cash. Young said and her husband Jim […]
Dream Lottery win leaves London couple with tough choice

From rusty steel tools to tarnished bronze boat hardware, steel wool restores oxidized, grimy metal surfaces to shiny newness—almost magically. I typically start by washing and drying the surface to … Continued

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