Canadians have been plunged into a snap federal election after newly minted Prime Minister Mark Carney, heading a minority Liberal government, called the vote for April 28 amid the unfolding Canada-U.S. trade war. Here are key things to know about the contests in the 10-riding London region. THE SCORECARD When Parliament was dissolved and the […]
With a federal election campaign set to kick off Sunday, a Liberal candidate in a London-area riding held by the Conservatives says U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs motivated him to run. David Goodwin, a first-time candidate who spent a decade as a member of the Liberal riding association including an eight-year stint as chair, said […]
Support for Ukraine in its war with Russia again has thrust London into the global military arena, with the Canadian federal government pledging to send more locally made light armoured vehicles. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a sweeping pledge of ongoing support for Ukraine, which this week marked the third anniversary of its invasion by […]
An Aylmer-area woman whose two dogs were shot and killed earlier this month says there are inconsistencies in an account of a man who says he mistakenly shot the dogs while hunting coyotes. Kaitlin Strong said she is seeking help after the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) told her the “shooter’s confession” is “not at […]
London-area, intercity public transit routes have seen a near five-figure boost in ridership during the past two years, new figures show.
A Dorchester mother is livid after waiting a week in frigid temperatures for her gas to be turned back on due to an investigation that cleared her of any wrongdoing.
Some familiar names are making an impact in the pro hockey ranks at the mid-season point.
The westbound lanes of Highway 401 east of London were snarled for seven hours on Thursday after a crash involving several vehicles amid heavy snowfall, Ontario Provincial Police say.
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Twelve teams from southern Ontario are competing in the Ontario Tankard at the at FlightExec Centre in Dorchester. Play began Wednesday and continues through to the final on Sunday, with the winner earning a berth in the Montana's Brier in Regina, Sask., in March. Read More
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Twelve of the top women's curling teams from southern Ontario are competing this week for a spot at the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The winning team in Friday's final at the FlightExec Centre in Dorchester will qualify for the Canadian national women's curling championship in Calgary in February. Read
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The first draw of the Ontario men's Tankard in Dorchester Wednesday evening will have a Tillsonburg flavour to it. Read More