51 m. ago LIVE: OHL playoffs Round 2 – London Knights vs. Erie Otters, Game 2

The London Knights play host to the Erie Otters at Canada Life Place on Saturday night for Game 2 of their second-round OHL playoff series.

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88 m. ago Federal election: Protest held at Conservative candidate's campaign office

An estimated crowd of roughly 200 protested on Saturday at the campaign office of Elgin-St. Thomas-London South Conservative candidate Andrew Lawton, who has drawn fire for past comments he addressed earlier in the campaign. Photos by LFP’s Dale Carruthers

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2 h. ago Photo essay: It's spring whitewater season again on the Ottawa River

Spring has arrived at Bate Island, and with it, the Ottawa River’s legendary whitewater playground has roared to life. As snowmelt swells the river, waves and standing waves form along the shoreline, drawing hardcore paddling enthusiasts from near and far. Outfitted in neoprene, dry-suits, life jackets and helmets, these experienced surfers and kayakers embrace the […]

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6 h. ago U.K. lawmakers approve rescue of British Steel in emergency parliamentary session

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break on Saturday to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch. Prime Minister Keir Starmer summoned lawmakers for the unusual Saturday sitting, only the sixth since the Second World War, to back a bill primarily aimed at […]

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8 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: Why choose wine? It's all about the complexity

What distinguishes wine from other alcohols is that it is culturally, agriculturally, and creatively far more complex.

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9 h. ago Woman, 24, dead after crash that led to wild police chase across region

A 24-year-old woman is dead, and two men are in custody, after a crash in a First Nations community southwest of London that resulted in a multi-county flight from police involving several stolen vehicles. Police were called to a crash on Jubilee Road, near Dodem Way, in Muncee-Delaware Nation at about 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Middlesex […]

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9 h. ago London Knights make four picks in first three rounds of OHL Priority Selection

The first three rounds of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection were held on Apr. 11.

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19 h. ago Toronto bakery closing permanently as owner moves to Australia

A much-loved bakery from a prolific Toronto baker is closing down permanently this spring as its owner prepares to embark on a journey across the International Date Line.Toronto baker Jean Blacklock has been something of a household name in Toronto for some years now, running the sensational Prairie Girl Bakery for a decade before ultimately closing it down in 2021.As the city reeled from the loss of the widely adored cupcakes, Jean was hard at work with her new-and-improved online concept, Sticky Bakery, which, on top of the cupcakes, serves decadent delights from cakes to cinnamon buns, opening their storefront on St. Clair West in November of 2024.Suffice it to say, in the years that Sticky Bakery operated as an online bakery and in the months since opening the brick-and-mortar, it has become a sensation, regularly selling out of their goodies within hours of opening.Despite Jean's prolific history on Toronto's pastry scene, along with Sticky Bakery's unwavering popular...

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19 h. ago Growing Concerns: Easter lilies, hydrangeas offer early colours of spring

With Easter next weekend, here are some plants we are seeing now in stores.

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19 h. ago Huge festival bringing over 100 music and comedy stars to Toronto next month

Toronto music and comedy fans are in for a treat this spring because a massive festival is coming to town with some huge stars.The 42nd edition of Departure Festival is bringing more than 100 artists from across the city, Canada and the world together from May 6 to 11.Whether you're looking to dance all night to great music or laugh it up with some of the biggest stand-ups in the world, there's a show for you to discover at the 40+ venues across Toronto. And tickets and passes are on sale now."We're showcasing over 100 emerging and established artists across music and comedy, giving Toronto fans plenty to discover," said Pat Murphy, Festival Director."Whether it's the next chart-topping musician or a comedian destined for the big stage, it's a great time to support Canadian talent and catch future stars on their way up." The Departure Festival Music Pass grants you access to over 100 showcase artists, including Toronto's own Jade Hilton, Priyana, Rochester, Charlie Houston, Sea...

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19 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Mushroom pizza turnovers easy and delicious

There can be little argument that pizza is one of the most universally loved foods.

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21 h. ago Mother of newborn baby left on London doorstep located: Police

The mother of a newborn baby boy left on the front porch of a London home has been identified and located, London police said Friday evening

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25 h. ago NYC champagne bar to manage Trump tariffs with smaller pours

The flutes might soon be a little less full at one New York City champagne bar, thanks to sweeping U.S. tariffs on European imports that include French wine and champagne. Herve Rousseau, the owner of Flute Bar, said he’s considering pouring about 10% less per glass for French bottles to avoid raising prices, and he […]

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26 h. ago Residents grow frustrated as northeast Calgary lot used for illegal dumping

'You have to drive by all this garbage,' said Shirley Silbernagel, who works in the area. 'It looks like we're a dump.'

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26 h. ago Beyond Oil Expands into Three European Territories as Part of New Distribution Agreement With Royalty Trade and Receives Payment for First Shipment

New Distribution Agreement Further Expands Beyond Oil’s European Footprint as Part of Its Global Growth Strategy; Company Received Payment for First Shipment of 5.4T VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated […]

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27 h. ago How this Toronto coffee shop invented the city's most viral drink

One caffeinated creation from a Toronto cafe has been breaking the internet (locally, at least) over the past few weeks, but its owners tell me that its conception was actually a happy accident.Toronto has had its fair share of viral food moments over the years, from ketchup and mustard-flavoured ice cream to delightfully jiggly cat-shaped pudding, but few — in recent memory, at least — have sunk their teeth into the city quite the way that Forget Me Not Cafe's Banana Bread Matcha Latte has.A recent explosion across the TikTok and Instagram feeds of many (if not all) Toronto residents has left many yearning to try the creamy, pastel-coloured concoction.Pairing ceremonial-grade matcha with housemade sweet cream, a hefty dose of banana flavouring and a single banana chip for garnish, the flavours of the drink are designed to complement one another in perfect synchronicity.    View this post on Instagram        &nb...

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27 h. ago Winnipeg set to celebrate spring by cleaning up streets, parks and more

City crews are set to begin working on Winnipeg's streets, sidewalks, bridges, public parks, and beyond as of Sunday

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28 h. ago Lots of goals (and lots of fights) define London Knights playoff run so far

Set the tone. It’s a famous phrase in hockey and the London Knights have lived up to it in their first five playoff games this spring.

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28 h. ago Greenpeace protests American arms sales to Israel by pouring red dye in U.S. Embassy pond in London, U.K.

The Metropolitan Police said the six people had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage

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29 h. ago Iconic grizzly "The Boss" emerges from hibernation in Bow Valley spring ritual

The first spring sightings of famed alpha male grizzly The Boss is being seen as a reminder that the season of bear awareness in the Rockies has arrived. Parks Canada has confirmed the massive grizzly — also known as Bear 122 — was captured in a trail camera photo in the lower Bow Valley on […]

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