London Free Press
London’s growth could significantly slow down over the next couple of years, new population projections from Statistics Canada suggest.
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Flashing light on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by Michigan State University engineers.

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London Free Press
He is also facing charges of breaching court order from a previous sexual offence conviction.
London Free Press
London's speed cameras were shut off Thursday night and removed starting Friday, meeting the deadline set by Queen's Park
London Free Press
A London man, 47, is facing sexual assault and robbery charges after a woman was assaulted in a south-end hotel, city police say. On Oct. 30, London police say a woman, who is a sex-trade worker, met a man at the hotel and was assaulted and robbed. The suspect left the scene, police said, but […]
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.

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London Free Press
A huge police presence shut down streets in downtown London as tensions flared during a protest against a defence-sector event.
Kincardine News
A Kincardine resident is facing multiple charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation. According to South Bruce OPP, around 9 a.m. on Oct. 16, police stopped the vehicle on Millenium Way in Kincardine. When the officer advised the driver of the reason for the stop, the driver used obscenities towards […]
Great Lakes Commission
Park trails along Lake Michigan’s shoreline in Michigan and Wisconsin are eroding because of more frequent extreme precipitation events and increased foot traffic from visitors in undesignated recreation areas. Read […]
London Free Press
Bahaa Ali, 31, has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of 67-year-old Joan Clubb in London.