2 h. ago One Tech Tip: Wasting too much time on social media apps? Tips and tricks to curb smartphone use

LONDON (AP) — If you’ve got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it — checking Instagram, watching silly TikTok videos, messaging on WhatsApp or doomscrolling on X. It can be hard to curb excessive use of smartphones and social media, which are addictive by design. Reducing your screen time is often more […]

Culture

2 h. ago PHOTOS: Science lessons can be fun (even during March Break)

White Oaks Mall in London played host to an entertaining science experiment show called Orbax and Pepper Do Science on Wednesday. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

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3 h. ago LME Copper Can Reach $10,000 Before Tariffs Bite, Citigroup Says

Copper will hit $10,000 a ton in London during the coming three months, according to Citigroup Inc., which said the global market will remain tight until the timeline for US import tariffs becomes clearer.

Economics

3 h. ago Cizzle Brands Corporation Schedules Second Fiscal Quarter 2025 Financial Results Webcast for Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET

Following the release of Cizzle Brands’ second fiscal quarter 2025 financial results, the Company’s management team will be hosting a webcast to provide further insight regarding the results in the context of the Company’s ongoing business activities. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), today […]

Culture

3 h. ago Simu Liu and Kyle Lowry surprised crowd at Toronto movie theatre

The Toronto Raptors organization might not officially employ Kyle Lowry anymore, but he still seems pretty happy to support them whenever he can.Coming to Toronto this week as a member of the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, the team's all-time assist leader made sure to show some love to the local fans.On Tuesday night, Lowry crashed a screening of We the North: From Prehistoric to Historic taking place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The 75-minute documentary, which premiered last month, showcases the 30-year history of the Toronto Raptors."Still feels like yesterday, winning the championship and being around the fans," Lowry told the crowd about the Raptors' historic NBA title in 2019.Turning 39 later this month, Lowry is the fourth-oldest active player in the NBA. He's 41 days older than Toronto's current oldest player, Garrett Temple, and trailing only LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Taj Gibson as the NBA's senior statesmen.    View this post on Instagram  &n...

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3 h. ago Centre of controversy: Turmoil hits Indigenous health agency

The London region's Indigenous health agency is in turmoil, jeopardizing the well-being of staff and health of thousands of patients

Science

4 h. ago ZenaTech Expands ZenaDrone Team by 35 Engineers and Technicians to Meet Drone Production Manufacturing Capacity

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces today that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is expanding its team of drone engineers, technicians, and R&D engineers […]

Economics

4 h. ago Notice of Knight Therapeutics’ Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Results Conference Call

MONTREAL, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) (“Knight”), a pan-American (ex-USA) specialty pharmaceutical company, will release its fourth quarter and year end 2024 financial results on Thursday, March 20, 2025 prior to market opening. Following the release, Knight will hold a conference call and audio webcast. Knight cordially invites all […]

Culture

5 h. ago London Knights thump Guelph, close in on historic franchise mark

GUELPH – The London Knights are resting some of their biggest guns in preparation for the playoffs. NHL first-rounders Easton Cowan (Maple Leafs) and Oliver Bonk (Flyers) sat out the club’s sixth straight win, 6-3 over the Guelph Storm before 4,785 Wednesday at the Sleeman Centre. The expectation is the Knights, who wrapped up first-place […]

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11 h. ago Canucks 4, Flames 3 (SO): Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson lead the way in key win

The Canucks pulled into a tie with the Flames for the final wild-card spot with 71 points apiece, but Calgary has a game in hand.

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14 h. ago London Knights double up Storm in Guelph for 6th straight win

The London Knights won their sixth consecutive game beating Guelph 6-3.

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16 h. ago LEAF NOTES: Extra scrutiny for Mitch Marner in Thursday homecoming

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might have taken away Mitch Marner’s lead in Toronto contract headlines for a couple of days, but the Maple Leaf winger is sure to retain it now that he’s home.  Marner’s usual enthusiastic shouts were heard at the Ford Centre on Wednesday in the team’s first practice there in a couple of weeks, though […]

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17 h. ago Jasper recovery funds will be distributed by community groups

The Banff Canmore Community Foundation and Jasper Community Team Society announced on Tuesday that they are collaborating to oversee the distribution of donated funds to help with wildfire recovery in Jasper. Following the devastating wildfire that burned one-third of the townsite the community continues to face the rigors of rebuilding. With money flowing into the […]

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19 h. ago The one factor key to how the Toronto Raptors schedule travel on NBA road trips

The Toronto Raptors, like most NBA franchises, have always had a habit of having a strong attention to detail.Second-year coach Darko Rajakovic lines up well with that phenomenon, having garnered a reputation for his meticulous development plans for each and every player.Recently, the Raptors skipper joined the X&Os Chat podcast in his native Serbian, where he dove into many topics, including his journey into the NBA and how he deals with coaching young players.But perhaps the most interesting insight involved Rajakovic explaining how he prioritizes sleep when the team goes on road trips, including working with the team staff to ensure their travel schedule is as smooth as possible."Sleep is the cheapest and the best medication not only for professional athletes, but for every person. When you sleep well, you are in a better mood. It regulates body chemistry and proper nutrition throughout the day… you don't change your patterns," Rajakovic said on the show."Tru...

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20 h. ago Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild

The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic. The New York Rangers were the top team in the NHL last season before making a run to the Eastern Conference […]

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21 h. ago London endured a brutal winter. We may be set for a lovely spring

There may be some good news for Londoners weary of winter weather: It's likely going to be a warmer-than-average spring.

Events

22 h. ago Prosecutors say Kohberger’s defense will argue evidence was planted in student murders case

BOISE, Idaho — Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s defense team will argue at his murder trial that someone else could have planted a knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA at the home where four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022. Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson made the claim in a motion filed in the case […]

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22 h. ago Can Manchester United really build a winning team as well as a $2.6 billion stadium?

MANCHESTER, England  — Manchester United wants to build the greatest stadium on earth. It wants to build the greatest soccer team as well. Something has got to give, surely? Ambitious plans for a 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion), 100,000-seat stadium come at a time when United is already hundreds of millions of dollars in debt […]

Economics

22 h. ago SORE LOSER: Convicted killer Scott Peterson gets ruffed up in jail while playing pickleball

Pickleball’s all the rage. Literally. Convicted killer Scott Peterson found that out first hand while playing the popular sport during outdoor time at California’s Mule Creek State Prison. TMZ reported that Peterson was playing pickleball on Monday in the yard and sailed a ball off the court. Apparently a fellow inmate didn’t appreciate being drilled […]

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24 h. ago Liberty Star Expands Leadership and Strengthens Exploration Team to Advance Red Rock Canyon and the Hay Mountain Projects

TUCSON, AZ, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Star Minerals (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: LBSR) strengthened its leadership and technical team to accelerate the advancement of its flagship gold and copper exploration projects. The Company is pleased to announce the engagement of Mr. Steve Rivera, an experienced consulting geologist and Qualified Person under USSEC S-K […]

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