2 h. ago Sproule and ERCE Announce Strategic Merger, Enhancing Global Energy Expertise

CALGARY, CANADA & LONDON, UK, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sproule and ERCE are thrilled to announce a strategic merger, combining two industry-leading companies to form Sproule ERCE. The new company will leverage the strengths of both organizations, enhance capabilities, and create unparalleled solutions in the global energy sector.   “ERCE is a natural […]

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9 h. ago Varcoe: No need for Alberta to panic, Smith says, as oil prices tumble amid economic havoc in U.S.

For Albertans, the volatility could have major financial implications

Economics

10 h. ago Sport Notes: Elgin Middlesex Canucks U18 AAA off to nationals

A collection of news and notes from across the London-area sports scene

Sport

12 h. ago ‘A mistake’ and ‘masochistic’: Major investors, CEOs and economists lash out at Trump tariffs

Major figures in the investing world are questioning the wisdom of the tariffs

Politics

12 h. ago Michigan woman missing 3 days after casino trip found alive in woods

GRANT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 74-year-old woman who got lost after a visit to a northern Michigan casino was found alive three days later on the ground next to a downed tree, authorities said. A drone played a major role in locating Nancy Bloomquist in a remote area Sunday night, the Mason County sheriff’s office […]

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13 h. ago Toronto sandwich shop shuts down in favour of entirely new concept

A Toronto sandwich shop that was especially admired for its almost-too-good-to-be-true falafel has shut down permanently, but something new is already brewing.As something of a sandwich connoisseur around Toronto, I like to think I know a good shop when I see it, and the city certainly has no shortage of good ones.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria; I've tried 'em all, and I've loved them all, but sometimes a true favourite arises, not from the hype that the rest of the Toronto sandwich community is giving it, but simply from how damn good it is.That favourite, for me, was Fattoush Sandwich Club.First opened in 2021, the Cabbagetown sandwich shop served up Levantine delicacies, frequently all tucked into a pita, but sometimes on a bun or English muffin, including grilled halloumi, chicken shawarma and the best falafel in Toronto, according to Toronto.From crisp pickled turnips to creamy, herby dressings, every bite of a Fattoush Sandwich Club sandwich was, in my opinion, sheer, perfect ...

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14 h. ago Major Oilers trade acquisition injured again, as team's walking wounded list explodes

This in from the Edmonton, news that major deadline day trade aquisition Trent Frederic aggravated his existing ankle injury playing against the Los Angeles Kings and won’t be taking the ice against Anaheim tonight. As Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports: “Trent Frederic did not take the morning skate in Anaheim today, after re-injuring his ankle […]

Politics

15 h. ago Stolen car crashed after driving through school yard as kids played: Police

A London man is charged after police say a stolen vehicle was driven through a school yard while children were playing nearby.

Society

16 h. ago GMerix Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Polyplex’s Saraprint Films in Canada, Expanding Access to High

LAVAL, Quebec — GMerix, a leader in industrial coatings and converting solutions, is now the exclusive distributor of Polyplex’s Saraprint digital media films in Canada. This partnership provides Canadian businesses with direct access to high-performance polyester films designed for digital printing, labels, and flexible packaging applications. “This partnership represents a major step forward in expanding […]

Culture

16 h. ago Poilievre promises to stop endless environmental reviews for large infrastructure projects

Poilievre said the days of innumerable environmental reviews for large infrastructure projects would be over

Economics

16 h. ago London Eats: Five diners that have shown their staying power

London’s classic diners have stood the test of time by serving affordable meals with a homemade taste in a casual atmosphere.

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17 h. ago Canada’s Poilievre Says He Would Approve Suncor Oil Project, Mines

The leader of Canada’s Conservative Party said he would accelerate approval on 10 resource projects if elected, including the extension of a major Suncor Energy Inc. oil sands mine in Alberta.

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18 h. ago One arrested after propane tanks explode in London homeless camp fire

One person has been arrested following a homeless encampment fire that was deemed an act of arson, London police say.

Events

20 h. ago Panic Monday: Wall Street follows global markets sharply lower as Trump doubles down on tariffs

Wall Street is pointing toward major losses Monday, following enormous declines last week, as fears mount that U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump will slow global economic growth. European and Asian shares are tumbling sharply, while the leading U.S. index briefly flirted with bear market territory before the opening bell. Oil prices sank again, […]

Economics

20 h. ago Federal election: They live in London, but now vote in a largely rural riding

The new federal riding of Middlesex-London takes in all of London north of Fanshawe Park Road, drawing some city residents into a largely rural race.

Politics

21 h. ago Here's how Toronto grocery prices compare with the Philippines

Groceries can be expensive no matter where you are. So we decided to compare prices at Walmart Canada to those of a supermarket in the Philippines.One Manila resident shared photos during a recent shopping trip at Cash & Carry, a supermarket selling local and international products.Filipinos can shop at "wet markets," a popular non-supermarket setting where meat, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and fruit can be purchased for a lower price. However, to make the shopping experience more easily comparable, we looked at a regular supermarket in the Philippines and Walmart Canada in Toronto.We also calculated the product's approximate price per unit and used the C$1 to 40.46 Philippine pesos conversion rate. Here's how shopping in the Philippines compares.Fuji applesPhilippines: Fuji apple, 204 pesos/1 kg ($5.04)Canada: Fuji apple, $5.50/1 kgPotatoesPhilippines: Potatoes, 210 pesos/1 kg ($5.18)Canada: Russet potatoes, $3.20/1 kgOnionsPhilippines: White onions, 192 pesos/1 kg ($4.74)Can...

Economics

21 h. ago Resident, dog escape $150K overnight blaze: London Fire Department

A London resident and their dog escaped an early morning fire on Monday, officials with the London Fire Department say. In a statement on social media, they say that crews arrived at a “fully involved structure fire” on Hubrey Road – which runs north-south near London’s southeastern edge, close to the Wilton Grove Road-Highbury Avenue […]

Events

22 h. ago Two years after arson, beloved London cafe's rebuild speeds ahead

The reconstruction of a much-loved Old South coffee shop and bakery destroyed by fire two years ago has begun, with its owners eyeing a fall opening.   The new Black Walnut Bakery and Cafe, at the corner of Wortley Road and Craig Street in London’s Wortley Village neighbourhood, is beginning to take shape as construction […]

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33 h. ago Manfred says torpedo bats are ’good for baseball’ and he hopes to see robot umps in MLB by 2026

Torpedo bats are all the rage this season, and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred believes all that chatter is positive for the sport. “They’re absolutely good for baseball,” Manfred said in a Q&A published by The New York Times on Sunday. “I believe that issues like the torpedo bat and the debate around it […]

Sport

41 h. ago Houston rallies to beat Duke in the Final Four, will face Florida for the NCAA title

SAN ANTONIO — Sorry guys, “Phi Slama Jama” is already taken. How ’bout something simple, like “Comeback Kids.” “National champs” might be a possibility, too. Houston’s no-room-to-breathe defence wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes, erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes and brought the Cougars within a win of a championship […]

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