A person found dead in the west end of St. Thomas was younger than 18, police say. Elmina Street was closed at Oak Street on June 30 after a body was found in the area of Elmina and Hemlock streets after 10 a.m., St. Thomas police said Monday. The road was closed for an undetermined […]

Police are investigating another theft of a rainbow Pride flag in Norwich – the fourth incident this spring involving stolen or vandalized flags in the area. Two unknown men took the flag from a residence on Jerdon Street on Saturday at 1 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police said. The suspects are described as shirtless white men […]

Here’s your London guide to toast a true north strong and free, fireworks and all.

Police are searching for a golf cart that was allegedly stolen from Lucknow’s festival grounds while an event was taking place. The beige Club Car brand golf cart was taken from the Walter Street property sometime between June 13 and June 14, according to a June 30 South Bruce OPP news release. Anyone with information […]
Kincardine, Lucknow

A tornado touched down Monday near Lucan, causing minor damage to a farm property, trees and crops, the Northern Tornadoes Project has confirmed.

We’re looking back on June in and around London through the lens of LFP’s Mike Hensen and Derek Ruttan
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A teenager from London drowned and a child was rescued by bystanders at Ipperwash beach on Monday, provincial police say. Emergency crews responded shortly after 4 p.m. to reports of swimmers in distress at the Lake Huron beach near East Parkway Drive in Lambton Shores, Lambton County OPP said Tuesday. An 18-year-old was found unresponsive […]
Lake Huron, Lambton County

By Cottage Life From sunrise swims to forest hikes and lazy naps on the dock, time at the cottage is pure bliss for dogs. But behind those wagging tails and … Continued
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A guy who's worked around fireworks since he was a kid, industry veteran Mike Leff shared some of his expertise ahead of Canada Day

A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]

A 15-year-old is facing multiple charges after police say a driver travelling at high speed was spotted by an officer and tried to flee by ramming two cruisers before being arrested in north London. Police say it was shortly after 4 a.m. Monday when an officer on patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle travelling at a […]

A man killed in a stabbing in Strathroy was a dedicated father to his two sons and worked two jobs to support his family, according to online tributes.