Federal lawmakers press Coast Guard on new Great Lakes icebreaker
Great Lakes Commission
The effort to strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaking fleet in the Great Lakes continues after shipping industry leaders say they lost 82 days of their latest season because of […]
News of the day: Five food-and-drink stops, London’s test-market appeal and more . . .
London Free Press
Catch up on the stories we’re following today
London man charged after police find unconscious driver in stolen vehicle
London Free Press
Police say the man tried to drive away, struck a cruiser and was found with suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.
London police use-of-force reports rise for third straight year
London Free Press
Use-of-force reports rose eight per cent in 2025, while the rate per call for service remained essentially unchanged.
Expert advice on how to clean up vomit in the car
Cottage Life

“For upholstery, you want to remove any solid matter first, and then blot up what you can with a paper towel or an old towel to remove as much liquid … Continued

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From McNuggets to Shake Shack: Why brands test ideas in London
London Free Press
The city has quietly played an early role in several products and ideas that later spread across Canada.
West Nile virus detected in west-end London mosquito trap
London Free Press
It’s the first mosquito trap in London and Middlesex County to test positive for West Nile virus this year.
Listing of the Week: $379,900 for a three-bedroom cottage with a new septic system on Steenburg Lake
Cottage Life

348 Steenburg Lake Road N, Limerick, Ont. Lake: Steenburg Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 1.54 acres and 840 sq. ft. in dwelling Frontage: 160 ft. Asking price: $379,900 … Continued

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LFP Letters to the Editor: August 21, 2026
London Free Press
A Free Press reader says bus lanes and parking machines have ruined people’s desire to go downtown ever again.
Western University restores power to final four buildings after prolonged outage
London Free Press
Researchers are assessing possible losses after nearly a week of disrupted power across campus.
Deal reached to end nearly three-month Community Living London strike
London Free Press
Return-to-work and full service-reopening dates have not yet been announced.
Union warns of over 400 job cuts as WSIB moves to close regional offices
London Free Press
Affected workers are being offered relocation, including to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s London headquarters.