‘One step forward and 50 back’: London woman’s home dream upended

London Free Press
Tanya Burke, a London woman who moved into an apartment in November after two years of living on the streets, hoped the Christmas holidays would be different this year. For three weeks, the 44-year-old was happy and grateful to have a roof over her head. She cleaned up her modest
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Letters to the Editor: December 21, 2024

London Free Press
Grateful for care
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Pearson: Peace starts in our own hearts

London Free Press
Peace on Earth is the quintessential wish, the hope, the cry of the season. It always has been.
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Brews News: You don’t need to know beer to give beer

London Free Press
Baffled by beer and have a barley pop lover on your list? Relax. Here's a tip sheet.
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Fare With A Flair: French toast casserole easy to prepare in advance

London Free Press
Preparing something for a breakfast or brunch can easily be done in advance and it has to be easy.
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Tallman: Seven spiritual ideas for the holidays, new year

London Free Press
Everything is one and interconnected.
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Londoner to choose $1.45M mansion or $1M cash after Dream Lottery win

London Free Press
Santa Claus came early for a pair of Londoners who on Wednesday received the Christmas gift of a lifetime after winning the winter draws of the Dream Lottery in support of London hospitals.
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Londoners step up after Salvation Army call for help – but more needed

London Free Press
London’s Salvation Army has seen an uptick in support for its Christmas campaign since sounding the alarm about a shortage of both donations and volunteers, officials say, but a "crucial shortfall" remains with one week until Dec. 25.
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OHL-leading London Knights bolster blue-line with major trade

London Free Press
The Ontario Hockey League-leading London Knights just got better, again. The No. 3-overall pick in the 2021 draft, defenceman Cam Allen, was dealt from the Guelph Storm to the Knights on Tuesday in exchange for defenceman Noah Jenken and seven draft picks: Two second-rounders in 2026 that originally belonged to
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OHL Q+A: World juniors watch, league MVP so far, beast of the East

London Free Press
We're fielding questions about what’s happening on the ice, in the general managers’ suites and in the league office throughout the OHL season.
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Last year’s bad winter brought millions in aid. Here’s where it went.

Interlochen Public Radio
Big snowstorms like the ones we’ve had this month can be great news for business here in northern Michigan. But last winter was the warmest on record for most of northern Michigan, leaving businesses struggling.
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Neighbour pays tribute to homicide victim whose brother is charged

London Free Press
The St. Thomas man killed last week is being remembered as an avid fisherman and “larger than life personality” who lived for his children and grandchildren. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to cover the funeral expenses of Jeffrey Mitchell, 60, who police said was killed on Dec. 12, last
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