He first did stand-up at his London school. 50 years later, he’s back in town

London Free Press
A veteran stand-up comedian who’s shared the stage with the Beach Boys and John Candy is back in London this weekend – nearly 50 years after he first performed at his high school here. Glen Foster was a new kid at Sir Frederick Banting secondary school, having moved here from Cambridge, when he decided to […]
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Fire that caused $140K damage to Tesla suspicious: Police

Fire that caused $140K damage to Tesla suspicious: Police
London Free Press
A fire that damaged a Tesla car parked at Masonville Place has been ruled suspicious, London police say. Firefighters were called to the north London mall around 11:30 p.m. Monday and doused a vehicle fire, the London fire department said. Investigators determined the fire is suspicious and the street crime unit is leading the probe, […]
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If London’s landmark Hudson’s Bay stores close, what will fill the space?

If London’s landmark Hudson’s Bay stores close, what will fill the space?
London Free Press
The loss of Hudson’s Bay stores at London’s two landmark shopping malls will leave massive holes in the city’s retail space that won’t be easy to fill, experts say. But look for a diverse mix from office to entertainment, culture and community, and even some smaller retail offerings to fill the void, they agree, as […]
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Hudson’s Bay anchors London’s two major malls. Can the stores survive?

Hudson’s Bay anchors London’s two major malls. Can the stores survive?
London Free Press
It's unclear so far how the restructuring of Canada's oldest company will shake out in London, but it's hitting local shoppers right in the nostalgia.
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Teens charged after chair-throwing melee at London mall

Teens charged after chair-throwing melee at London mall
London Free Press
Two teens are charged with assaulting a London police special constable after a melee at Masonville Place Mall.
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Group pull knives, threaten two men on LTC bus: Police

Group pull knives, threaten two men on LTC bus: Police
London Free Press
Three men and a teenager are charged after a group brandished knives and threatened two passengers on a city bus, London police say
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New London transportation plan ‘unimaginative, bland’: Expert

London Free Press
Calling it "unimaginitive," "bland" and politically safe, one planning expert isn't sold on London's master transportation plan so far.
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BRT 2.0: What to know about proposed resurrection of north, west routes

London Free Press
What’s old is new again. London’s new 25-year transportation master plan contains a proposal to revive two bus rapid transit routes to serve north and west London. LFP’s Jack Moulton takes a look back, and forward, at rapid transit’s political feasibility. WHAT’S ON THE TABLE FOR BUS RAPID TRANSIT? Within
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Site for proposed Catholic high school in north London clears hurdle

London Free Press
A plan to demolish a nearly 150-year-old north London home and build a Catholic high school on the site, a top priority for the fast-growing London-area Catholic board, cleared a key hurdle Tuesday. All five members of city council’s planning and environment committee – councillors Steve Lehman, Shawn Lewis, Peter
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Seeking to engage Londoners, police hit Masonville mall

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How does kicking the tires on a new vehicle in a London mall sound?

London Free Press
Looking for a new ride? A new twist in retail might have you detouring to the shopping mall if London city council approves their pitch. Read More
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