Firefighters from across Norfolk County worked for more than five hours Friday night and Saturday morning to contain a large fire of about 2,000 discarded railway ties near Mabee’s Corners in Courtland. Norfolk’s deputy fire chief, James Robertson, said the “significant outdoor fire” on Orange Hall Road involved intense flames and heavy smoke, with the […]
Traffic lights are now operational at an intersection in London’s southwest, months after a fatal collision just down the road led to a petition for improved safety measures. The city announced the activation of traffic lights at the intersection of Longwoods Road and Westdel Bourne near Lambeth on Thursday. The rural intersection had been monitored […]
Ann Arbor, Michigan – Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the seventh annual Great
When it comes to stroke imaging, location matters, and London researchers just expanded the map.
A Free Press reader says London should take Citi Plaza up on its offer to host staff and council during city hall's rebuild.
London’s new multi-cuisine restaurant might be one of the largest eateries to join the city’s food scene.
HURON – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special air quality statement as smoke from wildfires in the west begins clouding the Huron County area. The June 5 statement encompasses southern Huron County, Bluewater, Goderich, northern Huron County, Wingham and Blyth. According to a press release from Huron Perth public health, wildfire smoke […]
A local childcare provider says she’s getting the runaround when it comes to subsidized rates through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. “There are no spaces left to expand (under the CWELCC system) according to what the government divvies up to every county,” Joan Finlay, owner of Unique Minds Childcare Inc. in […]
A side-by-side and power tools were allegedly stolen from a Kairshea Avenue property.
London's downtown mall is proposing a new way to get more people to come inside – hosting city hall while its campus is under construction.
City hall is starting to look for builders to re-develop its campus at 300 Dufferin Ave., loading it with more office space, housing, and parking.
The London Knights are bringing home their third Memorial Cup and the team is planning a celebration with the community on Monday night.