5 h. ago B.C.'s lack of a plan to trim deficit spooks ratings agencies

S&P and Moody’s faulted the NDP for piling up deficits and debt with no end in sight

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7 h. ago Do you know this man? Suspect in Abbotsford sex assault depicted in sketch

The assault happened shortly before 7 p.m. on March 24, as a woman was walking alone on a path at Mill Lake Park, between Ashley Way and Alta Avenue.

Events

7 h. ago Five people charged, two firearms seized in GTA human trafficking probe

Five people face charges and two firearms were seized as a result of a human trafficking investigation dubbed Project Aserale. Durham Regional Police say London Police started an investigation in 2023 that involved a male suspect in Pickering – and Durham cops took over the probe in 2024. As part of the investigation, officers executed […]

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9 h. ago Questions swirl over Mark Carney’s father’s role in NWT Indian school

Robert J. Carney was principal of the Joseph Burr Tyrrell school, formerly the Fort Smith Federal Day School, in the Northwest Territories

Society

10 h. ago London's three NDP MPPs all get critic roles at Queen's Park

London’s three New Democrat MPPs have been named to opposition critic roles, including the party’s chief enforcer at Queen's Park.  

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10 h. ago 'London First': How messaging feeds into ideas for a better city

London's tourism sector is brainstorming about a first-choice city. It's not alone. This is a follow to Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

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10 h. ago Queen of the Ring biopic shows how hard pro wrestler Mildred Burke fought for respect

Vancouver's Emily Bett Rickards was pumped-up to play the groundbreaking and rule-changing female pro wrestler Mildred Burke.

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11 h. ago Billionaire tycoon personally launches new Toronto flight to European capital

Travelling across the pond is going to be even easier for Toronto residents this summer, as a new direct flight service between Pearson Airport and the country known for its bangers and mash, Sunday roast, and fish and chips has officially launched. After pausing its service between the two cities for over a decade, Virgin Atlantic has launched a brand-new direct route between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson Airport. Known for its mild and pleasant summers, London draws over 20 million visitors from all over the world every year, thanks to its plethora of attractions, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park, as well as its renowned museums and lively pubs. This past Sunday, the airline officially launched its daily flights between Toronto and London, and on board one of the first flights at Pearson Airport was Virgin Group founder and billionaire Sir Richard Branson, who has a reported net worth of $2.8 billion (USD).   &n...

Economics

11 h. ago Canadian Pet Population Survey Highlights the Importance of Access to Veterinary Care

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The latest findings from the 2024 Canadian Pet Population Survey reveal significant insights into the pet ownership landscape in Canada. Conducted by Léger, a leading Canadian research and analytics firm, the survey underscores the critical role of access to veterinary care in supporting the health and well-being of […]

Economics

12 h. ago Prince Andrew’s damaged reputation led to links with Chinese man accused of spying, documents show

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s semi-secret immigration court on Friday released further documents suggesting that Prince Andrew became entangled with a suspected Chinese spy because he was desperate to rebuild his reputation after a disastrous 2019 interview with the BBC. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission released the witness statement of royal aide Dominic Hampshire, who helped […]

Events

12 h. ago OHL playoffs: 5 things we learned from the London Knights' first

LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette breaks down five things that became clear during the London Knights' first-round sweep of the Owen Sound Attack.

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12 h. ago WrestleMania 13 classic between Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin worthy of Hall of Fame status

For the first time in WWE history, a match will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as an “Immortal Moment”: The legendary match between Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart and Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13. This match is widely regarded as one of the greatest in WWE history and it played a pivotal role […]

Culture

13 h. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 205: Examining the turmoil at London Transit

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton about the abrupt takeover of London Transit by city council, and what the future may hold

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13 h. ago Cowboys Park improvements struck wrong chord with Blues Festival organizers

It was in early February that Calgary International Blues festival producer Cindy McLeod received a map from the city detailing significant changes coming to Cowboys Park. The annual outdoor music festival was to run from July 31 to Aug. 3 at the venue on the west edge of downtown — the same location where it […]

Culture

13 h. ago ‘This was sprung on us’: Festival organizers feel bulldozed by Cowboys Park transformation

It was in early February that Calgary International Blues festival producer Cindy McLeod received a map from the city detailing significant changes coming to Cowboys Park. The annual outdoor music festival was to run from July 31 to Aug. 3 at the venue on the west edge of downtown — the same location where it […]

Culture

13 h. ago Here's when you could see Toronto's cherry blossoms in full bloom for 2025

After a few false starts, there's no denying now that spring has officially sprung in Toronto, and with it comes the return of one of the city's most spectacular sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom in High Park.It's been a rollercoaster few weeks for Toronto, weather-wise, after blustry lows, an ice storm, biblical levels of rain fall and, to cap it all off, a summerlike Thursday with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius. Not that I'm complaining — not about that last part, at least — but I couldn't help wondering how the dramatic temperature swings would affect the city's most-anticipated plant life.But according to the latest update from Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, High Park's cherry blossoms appear to be utterly unfazed by the unpredictable weather.Steve says that, even in spite of nearly every type of weather imaginable being unleashed on the city within a seven-day span, the buds are continuing to grow, and have off...

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14 h. ago Sheldon Smithens to host live auctions for Heritage Park Roadshow

Sheldon Smithens, star of Canadian Pickers, will be bringing his talents to Heritage Park in April to host live auctions for the Heritage Park Roadshow. In addition to auctions, the roadshow will also feature rare antiques on display and expert appraisals. This family-friendly event invites thrifting enthusiasts, collectors and reality TV fans alike to partake. […]

Transport

15 h. ago London jobless rate improves, but U.S. tariffs toll hasn't yet hit

The London region’s unemployment rate improved in March as the local economy added 2,200 new jobs, a strong showing that doesn’t yet reflect the impact of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. The region’s jobless rate now sits at 5.9 per cent, down from February’s 6.6 per cent, Statistics Canada reported Friday. Including […]

Economics

15 h. ago U.K. police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assault

LONDON — British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian. London’s Metropolitan Police force said Brand, 50, faces one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two of sexual […]

Events

15 h. ago Middle Eastern grocer/bakery adds cafe: '50% Arab, 50% Canadian'

A Middle Eastern grocery store and bakery has added a café – filling a gap in the London food scene for the Muslim community while introducing its cuisine to others, its owner says. Walking into Viola Gourmet is like diving into a Middle Eastern folktale, with the business resembling a chapter from the book 1001 […]

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