Multiple campers were trapped and injured during a recent storm in Northern Ontario

Around 9 p.m. on June 21, a thunderstorm descended on Northern Ontario communities east of Lake Nipissing. Devastating winds ripped trees from the ground, damaging homes, vehicles, and businesses. By … Continued

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Downtown London office vacancies ‘plateau’ in sign of stability
At last, there's a sign of stability in what has been a plummeting downtown office market in London.
Over $12K raised for Kincardine hospital during annual Tag Days event
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary braved the weather to hold their annual Tag Days on June 26 and June 27 with amazing results once again. This year’s fantastic total was almost $12,600 with the total of e-transfers still to come. Our stations were set up at No Frills, Sobeys, Home […]
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Cottage Q&A: Right of survivorship for passing down the cottage

I’ve been told that making my child a joint cottage owner “with right of survivorship” is a strategy to avoid the probate fee upon my passing. Is this correct?—Lila Abdul, … Continued

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Crash spills 45,000 litres of acid, closes Hwy. 402 lanes: OPP
A big rig carrying 45,000 litres of acid crashed into the ditch along Hwy. 402 on Wednesday afternoon, closing a section of the westbound lanes, police say. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said it was about 1 p.m. on Wednesday when a passenger vehicle “cut off” a transport truck, which crashed into the ditch. […]
Q+A: Ex-mayor Matt Brown still has plenty to say about London
Former London mayor Matt Brown is stepping back into the spotlight. But he swears a return to city council isn't happening.
Q+A: Sunfest founder on scouring the globe to bring music to London
Sunfest found Alfredo Caxaj talks about the London music festival he built, along with the global travels that help bring it to life
Protests fuel increase in use of special Ontario police units: Report
Global issues are fuelling protests across Ontario and putting a strain on police forces monitoring the demonstrations, a new report says. International conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic and other large-scale public events led to a 184 per cent increase in the deployment of public order unit police units between 2018 and 2022, the report from Ontario’s […]
Q+A: Sunfest founder on scouring the globe to bring music to London
As Sunfest launches its 31st edition on Thursday, founder and executive director Alfredo Caxaj tells Free Press reporter Beatriz Baleeiro about the festival he built, along with the global travels that help bring it to life. Q: You’ve travelled the world to scout and book Sunfest acts since you began the festival three decades ago. […]
Letters to the Editor: July 3, 2025
LETTERS: A Free Press reader suggests moving Santa's house to Storybook Gardens, as it would fit in perfectly and stay there for the Christmas season.
Detroit River closer to removal from Great Lakes’ Areas of Concern list: DRCC
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup has released its annual report for 2024-25 outlining restoration milestones for the Detroit River, successfully restoring 11 of the 14 beneficial use impairments with expected removal of […]
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