Cornies: Trudeau leaves too late, with country vulnerable

Cornies: Trudeau leaves too late, with country vulnerable
London Free Press
In October 2015, Trudeau led the Liberals to a strong majority government (184 of 338 seats), the second-best performance in the party's history.
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London ‘innovator in field of disabilities’ awarded Order of Ontario

London Free Press
The head of an organization founded in London more than 35 years ago that helps people with complex needs is being recognized with Ontario’s top civilian honour. Brian Dunne, president and chief executive of PHSS, formerly Participation House Support Services, was among 29 people named to the Order of Ontario for 2024 on Jan. 1. […]
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Trailblazer who started one of Canada's first women's shelters dies at 78

London Free Press
Trailblazing feminist Lee Lakeman – who established in 1970s Oxford County one of the first domestic abuse shelters in Canada – has died.
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A look back at those we lost in the London region in 2024

London Free Press
We're reflecting on 2024 and some of the notable residents of the London region who passed away over the past 12 months.
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Friends speak out about London man killed in crash while fleeing police

London Free Press
The man killed in a crash while fleeing police north of London is being remembered as a loyal friend and loving brother.
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The year in news: LFP’s 50 most-read stories of 2024

London Free Press
Here are the most-read stories of 2024 from The London Free Press and lfpress.com:
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Jimmy Carter to be honored with a state funeral before being buried next to Rosalynn

Interlochen Public Radio
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
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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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Police probe ongoing amid community grief over boy killed exiting school bus

London Free Press
No charges had been laid as of Thursday morning in connection with a collision that killed a seven-year-old London boy on his way home from school, with police saying their investigation was still ongoing.  
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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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Cornies: An accidental career turned into a lasting legacy

London Free Press
It was undoubtedly Barbara's warm personality, cheery disposition and ability to connect with strangers that persuaded the late Tony Bembridge to offer the 22-year-old a job in news features.
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‘The Bug Man’ loved insect tees. They’re now being sold to help good causes

London Free Press
When world-renowned London scientist and teacher Jeremy McNeil died in July, he left more than 600 bug t-shirts.
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