U.S. Congressional committees have approved the Great Lakes Fisheries Research Reauthorization Act in both the House and the Senate, clearing them for full votes in both bodies. The legislation would […]
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-raised TV legend David Shore was honoured Thursday night at the Forest City Film Festival – and the star power at the event, held at Goodwill Industries, got turned up with the surprise appearance of actor Hugh Laurie, who starred in the Shore-created hit House and flew from the U.K to be in attendance. Photos […]
A self-styled creep catcher was arrested after showing up to the screening of a documentary about him in London.
Philip Koskamp's advice is, “before you decide to milk water buffalo, you have to establish where your market is”
Wingham Air Cadets is hosting an open house to introduce prospective members to the program, the organization announced in an Oct. 22 news release. “Being a cadet is challenging for each individual, and we, the staff, strive to contend with aiding with motivating their personalities for them to become more confident in themselves and more […]
Ghosts, goblins, witches and werewolves took over London’s Old South neighbourhood Saturday for Halloween in the Village. The annual event featured a haunted house, a pumpkin-carving competition, a scavenger hunt, food trucks and live music. Hundreds of costumed people of all ages participated in a parade to close the event. Photos by LFP’s Dale Carruthers […]
Last call continues for too many craft breweries. A trio of popular brew pubs each turned off the lights this fall.
Did you hear the one about the pioneer who walked his dinner home? That would be the first settler in the eastern part of Arran Township, David Chalmers, a bachelor and a bit wet behind the ears. It was back in 1851, before Arran was surveyed into farm lots. Historian Norman Robertson tells the story, […]
A Sarnia senior has been sentenced to eight years in prison for trafficking fentanyl five years ago.
A 25-year-old London man faces charges including impaired driving after an SUV crashed into a house, destroying its front porch, police say.
A Sarnia man has been jailed eight months for a series of incidents where he threatened strangers with violent and racist language.