4 d. ago Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labour law

NEW YORK — Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. The company will also pay $3.4 million in civil penalties under the agreement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker […]

Society

6 d. ago DEAR ABBY: Young adult living his best life in parents’ home

DEAR ABBY: Our 20-year-old son works full time and lives with us. He doesn’t do any household chores or pay us anything, not even his car insurance (which he agreed to pay). He then moved his girlfriend in, and after that a dog, without permission. He has anxiety and depression issues, which he thinks he’s […]

Other

7 d. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 222: What to know about London's 3.4% tax hike for 2026

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton, who broke down the details of London's 2026 municipal budget

Economics

9 d. ago Here are this year's top gifts to show your pets how much you care

There's something about the goofy, unbridled joy of a pet playing with a new toy, or snuggling up in a new bed. And even though they may not work or pay rent, most pet owners will agree that their furry friends have earned a special holiday surprise this year.When it comes to buying holiday gifts for our human loved ones, we can always rely on subtle (or sometimes blatant) hints. The challenge for every pet owner is finding a gift their pet will actually appreciate amid an ever-multiplying deluge of options — all without even the faintest of hints from their oblivious fur children.To make shopping for your furry loved one just a bit easier this year, we've rounded up some of the best gifts pet owners can give their four-legged friends — while also making their own lives as pet parents just a bit easier.Sure Petcare – SureFeed Microchip Pet FeederAmazonCongratulations! You have made the leap to a multi-cat household. Just one problem: you have one cat-shaped...

Transport

1 week ago London's 2026 budget: Why city council is covering health unit debt

London city council has shown its support for helping pay off the Middlesex-London health unit's relocation debt

Economics

1 week ago As city council eases tax hit in election year, is that good enough for voters?

It’s no coincidence city council has fought hard to bring down London’s 2026 tax hike for what will be their last budget before a civic election, one expert says, but previous sky-high increases may still haunt them at the polls. While still subject to approval at a special council meeting on Nov. 26, budget talks […]

Politics

2 w. ago Ubisoft to tap Tencent money to pay off breached loan agreement

Auditors found that Ubisoft had improperly booked sales from a partnership as revenue under international financial reporting standards, the company said.

Economics

2 w. ago Details for second annual London police chief's gala announced

A date and the beneficiaries have been announced for the second annual London police chief’s gala. The event will be held on Feb. 12, 2026, at RBC Place London in support of Bethanys Hope Foundation and Victim Services of Middlesex-London. Chief Thai Truong selected Victim Services of Middlesex-London – a non-profit that provides support to […]

Events

2 w. ago 2026 London budget: Politicians agree to pay off health unit's moving debt

Deliberations for London’s 2026 municipal budget update got underway Thursday morning, with city politicians endorsing more roads funding, and paying off a Middlesex-London health unit debt related to its relocation. At the city hall debate, city council members, meeting as the budget committee, voted to add back in a little more than $100,000 in annual […]

Politics

2 w. ago Inside London’s 2026 budget: Tax relief, road repairs and health unit debt

"I've heard multiple people around this room say people need relief now, this is a way to give people relief now," said Mayor Josh Morgan.

Economics

2 w. ago London city budget: Citizens weigh in as proposed 3.6% tax hike looms

Ahead of formal budget talks later this week, 21 Londoners visited city hall on Tuesday to let politicians know their thoughts on the London’s 2026 budget update. LFP’s Jack Moulton reports. WHERE DO THINGS SIT NOW? As of the release of Mayor Josh Morgan’s 2026 budget update, Londoners are faced with a 3.6 per cent […]

Economics

2 w. ago Spanish Budget Stalemate Keeps Government’s Spending Drive in Check

Spain’s politicians really can’t agree on a budget, and that’s working out just fine for the public finances.

Politics

2 w. ago New Fortress Energy in Forbearance Talks as Debt Deadline Looms

Wes Edens’ New Fortress Energy Inc. is in talks with creditors over a forbearance agreement as it runs out of time to pay interest due on some of its debt amid struggles with project delays and cash flow.

Economics

3 w. ago NMG Provides a Quarterly Update on the Advancement of its Phase

Multi-year offtake agreements and term sheet arrangements, including take-or-pay provisions, with tier-1 commercial partners to supply and market NMG’s Phase-2 future production to strategic industries in North America, Europe and allied countries, providing market diversification and reducing project risks. Matawinie Mine project financing process progressing well with due diligence exercises nearing completion and long-form term […]

Culture

4 w. ago How London councillors’ new pay compares to other Ontario cities

London’s 14 ward councillors serving on city council in the 2026–30 term and beyond are set for a 35 per cent pay hike.

Other

4 w. ago Boeing won’t face criminal charges over 737 Max crashes that killed thousands

Boeing has agreed to pay or invest an additional US$1.1 billion in fines, compensation for the crash victims’ families, and internal safety and quality measures.

Events