2 h. ago U.K. government orders probe into Heathrow shutdown that sparked concern over energy resilience

LONDON — The British government on Saturday ordered an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and raised concerns about the U.K.’s ability to withstand disasters or attacks on critical infrastructure. While Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, thousands of passengers […]

Politics

6 h. ago Heathrow Airport ‘fully operational’ after fire sparked travel chaos

More than 1,300 flights were cancelled after an overnight fire at a substation cut power to London Heathrow Airport, and to more than 60,000 properties.

Events

9 h. ago Bats take over this New Brunswick school. Some students say they were even chased

Some New Brunswick students have been literally dodging bats -- the flying creatures -- while their high school deals with an infestation.

Society

10 h. ago Heathrow reopens and chaos eases. But critics say the airport’s shutdown exposes UK vulnerability

LONDON (AP) — London Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But thousands of passengers remained stuck, and airlines warned that severe disruption will last for days as they scramble to relocate planes and crews and get travelers to their destinations. Friday’s […]

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11 h. ago Heathrow Says It’s Fully Operational After Blackout Shutdown

London’s Heathrow airport said it’s open and fully operational following an unprecedented daylong blackout that brought travel to a standstill for hundreds of thousands of passengers at Europe’s busiest airport.

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12 h. ago Heathrow Blackout Exposes Weak Spot in Airport’s Power Supplies

London Heathrow’s unprecedented blackout on Friday has put the airport’s reliance on potentially vulnerable infrastructure into focus, at a time when the biggest UK hub is lobbying for an ambitious expansion plan.

Other

16 h. ago London Knights knock off Windsor in final regular season home game of 2024

The London Knights moved into second place in franchise history for most points in a single season as they defeated Windsor 6-2 on March 21.

Sport

17 h. ago Randy Boissonnault, who faced scrutiny over claims of Indigenous heritage, drops out of upcoming election

The Liberals will have to find a new candidate for the riding, which is one of the few in Alberta that the party hopes to win

Politics

17 h. ago Families search for child care after BrightPath in West Kelowna announces closure

Parents are being directed to BrightPath’s other location in Kelowna, but for many, the commute is simply not feasible..

Transport

18 h. ago WARMINGTON: Trashing Teslas when their cameras are recording not the smartest idea

Tesla's have seven cameras on board recording everything which has Hamilton's Police Chief reminding the culprit that they will help cops 'find' you.

Sport

19 h. ago Lethbridge brothers fund university scholarships for Indigenous students

Two brothers, both University of Lethbridge alumni, are stepping up to ensure Indigenous students are well equipped to take on the post-secondary world.

Society

20 h. ago Georgia lawmakers approve $300M in farm and timber tax breaks after Hurricane Helene

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers on Friday approved tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene that could be worth nearly $300 million. House members voted unanimously to send the bill to Gov. Brian Kemp for his approval. “This is a part of the Hurricane Helene recovery package that specifically addresses issues […]

Economics

20 h. ago North Carolina justices decide family can sue over unwanted COVID

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina mother and son can sue a public school system and a doctors’ group on allegations they gave the boy a COVID-19 vaccine without consent, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday, reversing a lower-court decision that declared a federal health emergency law blocked the litigation. A trial judge and […]

Events

20 h. ago London Knights beat Windsor Spitfires as both clubs eye playoffs

Denver Barkey looked like he never missed a shift.

Events

20 h. ago Student behaviour threatening safety, quality of education: Teachers' union

A London-area union has launched a petition to raise expectations of London-area students and allow educators to evaluate students honestly.

Other

20 h. ago Alberta school support workers' strikes end after all deals ratified

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

Society

20 h. ago No serious incidents at St. Patrick's parties in London: Police

London police and bylaw officers dished out more than two dozen tickets, but no major incidents were reported during St. Patrick’s celebrations.

Events

21 h. ago How student loan, nutrition programs will outlive U.S. Education Department

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that critical programs handled by the Education Department for student loans and nutrition would be transferred to other departments.

Economics

21 h. ago Verisk Nominates Christopher Perry and Sabra Purtill to the Company’s Board of Directors

Vincent Brooks and Wendy Lane set to retire from the Board of Directors Jersey City, N.J., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verisk, a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated to stand for election as directors Christopher J. Perry and Sabra R. Purtill. Perry is […]

Economics

21 h. ago Final Group of Striking Education Workers Vote for Settlement

CALGARY, Alberta — The last of nine groups of striking education workers voted to accept a settlement. CUPE 5040 members at the Parkland School Division voted 68% to accept their settlement. They will return to work on Monday. This marks the end of the largest strike in CUPE Alberta’s history. Details of the settlements will […]

Society