9 h. ago ‘Go to eleven’: How the ‘Spinal Tap’ phrase lived on after the movie

Rob Reiner had a secret weapon on the set of “This Is Spinal Tap.” The dialogue in the mockumentary centred around a fictional British heavy metal band was almost entirely improvised. But before they started rolling, director Reiner (who also played documentarian Marty Di Bergi in the film) talked to the art department about funny […]

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12 h. ago Jusqu’à 150 000 personnes réunies à Londres à l’appel d’un militant d’extrême droite

Tommy Robinson a appelé à défendre la «liberté d’expression» après un été marqué par des mouvements anti-immigration.

Events

16 h. ago PHOTOS: Rock The Runway draws 25,000 music fans to London's airport

Organizers billed it as the largest concert in London history, and on Friday night the attendance was announced at 25,000 for Rock The Runway – a show headlined by singer-songwriter Noah Kahan at London International Airport. A second night is set for Saturday. Photos by LFP’s Mike Hensen mhensen@postmedia.com

Sport

24 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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28 h. ago Ben Wilmott lauds London Knights chance, reunites with Henry Brzustewicz

Henry Brzustewicz is on his way to becoming one of the best defencemen in the OHL this season.

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29 h. ago London teacher charged with sexual assault released after second arrest

Jamie Cain, 43, spent two days in custody before being released again.

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31 h. ago Bridgeland businesses about to face more construction, still financially recovering from last round

Businesses along 1st Avenue, like Luke's Drug Mart, say returning construction on the street is bad for business

Economics

31 h. ago London police turn to mugshots for tips amid surge in gun violence

Under Canadian law, police can release mugshots when someone is charged with or convicted of serious criminal offences.

Events

34 h. ago Justin Bieber shows up to Ontario bar and staff were taken by 'complete surprise'

Ontario Beliebers were given the ultimate surprise this past week when megastar Justin Bieber dropped by a local pub unannounced. The singer — who is arguably Ontario's most famous export — is fresh off the release of his surprise album, Swag II, which was released as the reissued bonus version of his seventh studio album, Swag, released just 56 days prior. Between promotional stops for the album, the "Daises" singer took some much-deserved time off to play games at Chicago Pub & Billiards in Cambridge, Ont., located at 1 Hespeler Rd.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber)"It was a complete surprise," staff at the pub told blogTO. "We didn't receive any advance notice," noting this was the first time the singer had visited the location. While he was there,...

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35 h. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 217: A downtown hotel turns into downtown apartments

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Norman De Bono about his story on a downtown London hotel, which has converted hotel rooms into apartments.

Society

38 h. ago Allied Nations Gather to Discuss Future of Multilateral Defence Security Financing

LONDON — The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group co-hosted an international conference in the City of London this week to discuss the creation of a new multilateral bank designed to bring capital market expertise to the frontlines of global security. The event at Mansion House, co-hosted by the Lord Mayor of London, […]

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39 h. ago The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1054: 60 More Band Name Origins in 60 Minutes

The study of band name origins is (according to me) known as "bandomynology." Let's study that.

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40 h. ago THEON INTERNATIONAL launched in DSEI London 2025 the Production

PRESS RELEASE Bloomberg (THEON:NA) / Reuters (THEON.AS)   London, 12 September 2025 – Theon International Plc (THEON) (AMS: THEON) a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge night vision and thermal imaging systems for defense and security applications, announced at the DSEI London 2025 Exhibition (booth #N2-320), the launch of its new NYX-BiNOD, a state-of-the-art […]

Society

40 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after five players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the 2018 London, Ont., sexual assault trial. The league announced Thursday that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart — who are all free agents — can […]

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41 h. ago ‘Penalized for growth’: London Catholic school board flags $22M shortfall

The London District Catholic school board has seen its student population skyrocket by 30 per cent in five years.

Society

53 h. ago Bad Bunny to skip U.S. in world tour, fears immigration raids

NEW YORK — The wildly popular Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny says he will skip the United States during an upcoming world tour because he fears raids by immigration agents at his concerts. Since July the singer has been playing to sold-out shows in San Juan, capital of the U.S. territory in the Caribbean. He […]

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53 h. ago Alberta Foundation for the Arts launches free art gallery, celebrating Alberta artists

The gallery will be open to members of the public to view the works Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

Culture

56 h. ago Former exec of Mars candy subsidiary pleads guilty to stealing $28M from company

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A former executive for a subsidiary of candymaker Mars Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud and tax charges in connection with his theft of $28 million from the company, federal prosecutors said. Paul Steed, 58, appeared in federal court in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He also agreed to pay $28.4 million in restitution […]

Economics

56 h. ago London police tap savings to reduce next year's budget by $1.5M

London police will draw $1.5 million from reserve funds in an effort to reduce next year’s operating budget and save taxpayers money.

Economics

58 h. ago ‘HE’S GREAT’: Prince Harry meets with father King Charles during visit

Are Prince Harry and King Charles on the path to mending their strained relationship? The Duke of Sussex had a face-to-face meeting with his father on Wednesday while visiting London for an Invictus Games reception, a competition for injured military personnel and veterans that will next be staged in Birmingham, England in two years. It […]

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