Dozens escaped deep cold at city hall’s last-minute overnight shelter

Dozens escaped deep cold at city hall’s last-minute overnight shelter
London Free Press
Politicians and frontline agencies are applauding London's eleventh-hour move to open emergency warming spaces during this week's extreme cold snap, but all agree there has to be a better plan for the future.
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What’s with the big hole in the middle of downtown London?

What’s with the big hole in the middle of downtown London?
London Free Press
There's a sizable hole in the ground in downtown London, and while it's not a sinkhole, it's still expected to be a headache.
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Bad to worse: Downtown London office vacancy rate projected to hit 33%

Bad to worse: Downtown London office vacancy rate projected to hit 33%
London Free Press
Offices in downtown London will continue to empty out this year, keeping the city’s core vacancy rate among the highest in the country, a new report says.
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Five people – including Londoner – now charged in 2019 death

Five people – including Londoner – now charged in 2019 death
London Free Press
Two area residents have been charged in connection with the kidnapping, murder of a Kitchener man, bringing total number of accused to five
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‘I got in a tussle’: Man recounts stabbing that led to London honour

London Free Press
Mike Bessegato was on his lunch break grabbing a few items at a downtown London grocery store when he witnessed a clerk tussling with a much younger man.
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New London transportation plan ‘unimaginative, bland’: Expert

London Free Press
Calling it "unimaginitive," "bland" and politically safe, one planning expert isn't sold on London's master transportation plan so far.
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Brews News: Ten thoughts to close out the year

London Free Press
It's time to raise a pint to the year that was and 10 thoughts from the craft beer world in 2024.
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Vehicle lands on roof after Christmas Day crash in west London

London Free Press
One person was taken to hospital after a Christmas Day crash west of downtown London. The two-vehicle crash, which happened about noon on Wednesday, occurred at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Wharncliffe Road. It involved two four-door vehicles – one of which wound up on its roof as a
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PHOTOS: Christmas Day mass at St. Peter’s Basilica

London Free Press
Large crowds were drawn to St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown London for Christmas Day mass. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com
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PHOTOS: Detroit Lions fans take over downtown London for watch party

London Free Press
More than 3,500 football fans converged on Canada Life Place in London on Sunday afternoon for an official watch party as the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 34-17. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com
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LIVE: London Knights vs. Sarnia Sting

London Free Press
The London Knights play host to the Sarnia Sting in OHL hockey at Canada Life Place in downtown London on Friday night.
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Vehicle strikes building, gas leak leads to power shutdown: Fire officials

London Free Press
A vehicle struck a building and caused a natural gas leak that led to power shutdowns near downtown London early Wednesday. The incident began at about 4:20 a.m. in the 400 block of Ridout Street North, officials the London Fire Department said in a statement posted to social media. Power
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