Officials preach caution near rivers, creeks as heavy snowfall melts

London Free Press
Area conservation authorities are warning the public to be cautious around slippery riverbanks as a blast of above-zero weather melts snow dumped on the London region last week.   Environment Canada was calling for a high of 3 C and rain on Monday, followed by above-freezing temperatures through Wednesday before cooling
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London-area adds 3,000 new jobs as employment trend stays positive

London Free Press
The London-area economy added close to 3,000 jobs in November, but the region’s jobless rate still edged up last month as more people looked for work, Statistics Canada reported Friday. In total, the London area, which also takes in St. Thomas, Strathroy and portions of Elgin and Middlesex County, added
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London-area housing market rebounds as realtors eye ‘steady, solid’ 2025

London Free Press
London’s housing market appears to be staging something of a comeback in the latter part of 2024 with both home sales and prices rebounding in November, the latest housing market snapshot shows.
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Modest growth in London area home prices, sales in 2025: Forecast

London Free Press
London's housing market is projected to pick up pace in 2025, but don't expect a return to the craze of the pandemic years
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Fires – one suspicious – disrupt classes at two London-area high schools

Fires
London Free Press

A fire Friday morning that forced hundreds of students and staff to be evacuated from a London-area high school is suspicious, police said.

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Lambton County celebrates 175 with historic open door events

The Lucknow Sentinel
A recent tour showed why the fine details on historic legal documents do make a difference today
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Strathroy-area firm sues two municipalities for $5.2M in sewer, water battle

London Free Press
A Strathroy-area business has launched a $5.2-million lawsuit against two municipalities locked in a years-long dispute over water and sewer service to a key commercial district. Read More
Strathroy

Elderly woman killed, son charged, 'quiet rural community' stunned

London Free Press
The London-area man charged with second-degree murder in the killing of an elderly woman is her son, sources tell The Free Press, as her rural community remains stunned by the homicide. Read More
Homicide, Middlesex OPP, Strathroy

Vigil held for 37-year-old killed while cycling: 'Really sad'

London Free Press
STRATHROY – About 50 people gathered here Saturday night for a vigil to remember an easily recognized local man who was struck and killed while cycling late last month. Read More
Strathroy

Regional hospitals, clinics, get $4.4M from province for 'critical' upgrades

London Free Press
Four Southwestern Ontario healthcare centres, including two hospitals, are getting $4.4 million for upgrades and repairs to their aging facilities, the Ontario government announced Wednesday. Read More
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New $10M area fire hall moves ahead on tight council vote

London Free Press
Strathroy-Caradoc will allocate $10 million in next year's budget to build a new fire station following a narrow vote at council this week. Read More
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Ukrainian artist brings creativity to Southwestern Ontario

London Free Press
STRATHROY – Olia Kovalenko always knew she had artistic talent – her father and grandfather were artists – but realized how gifted she was in grade school. Read More
Strathroy, Ukraine
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