Ashley Bourget told the police officer she should have been given “a Purple Heart” instead of a first-degree murder charge. “I shouldn’t go to jail for murder. I should get a Purple Heart instead,” she said through loud sobs during her police interview on June 16, 2021, referring to the U.S. military honour. The interview […]
During construction of its signature downtown Cornerstone building in 2011, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) faced sudden criticism of the ambitious and taxpayer-funded project. Some council members and city officials complained about a $2.2-million overrun and delay, because of what they called “luxury features” in the renovation of a historic building at York and Richmond streets. […]
London Food Bank’s spring food drive had a strong first weekend, with more food collected four days into the drive than last year.
Ashley Bourget said she’d had enough. “I’m done with this because I told you now what happened 100 times and I’m fed up so I’m going to go. If you need me you know where I live,” she said as she stood up to leave the London police interview room. “Now I look like a […]
Thirteen school trips to the U.S. approved by the Thames Valley District school board! Who sits on this board?
Could our present pains be the birth pangs of a new life for this country? We're about to find out.
Alex Campeau was the tallest player selected in the first round of the Ontario Hockey League draft. But the 6-foot-4 centre from Cornwall, who was London’s 23rd-overall pick Friday, combines that size with a skill set he hopes will remind people of one the most exciting current Knights stars. “I really model my game after […]
Jim Whitley's “git ‘er done” farm skills aided him in manufacturing, but his Honda experience benefitted the farm and pasture too
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With more ice storms expected in the decades ahead as the climate changes, utilities are trying to figure out how to be ready for the next ice storm.
While his police statement played on the courtroom video screens, Shane Cameron rocked and shook in the witness box. He closed his eyes. It was apparent he wasn’t paying much attention to what was happening in the courtroom. “I’m not feeling the best,” he said to Superior Court Justice Martha Cook. “A day and a […]