3 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

7 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

8 h. ago Shaquille O’Neal trashes Ben Simmons in NBA rant, ‘needs to be arrested’

Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back about how unimpressed he is by what he’s seeing on the hardwood nowadays. Shaq unleashed on an episode of The Big Podcast last week, where he spoke with guest, comedian Roy Wood Jr., about how the modern game is played and that today’s players “can’t play in any f***ing era.” […]

Other

8 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

8 h. ago Moringa Magic Reviews (2025 WARNING): What Buyers Discovered About Its Energy, Immunity & Weight Loss Benefits Will Shock You

RALEIGH, N.C., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a health market flooded with overhyped wellness fads and questionable herbal blends, Moringa Magic is exploding in popularity—and not just because of the hype. Real users are now claiming everything from drastic energy improvements to rapid fat loss and even complete digestive resets, all without extreme […]

Sport

9 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.

Other

10 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man faces four charges in connection with harassment, mischief at a Toronto home

A 34-year-old man wanted on charges of harassment, loiter/prowl at night, mischief and breach of probation in Toronto has been arrested. It’s alleged that between March 22 and April 3, the suspect showed up at the home of the victim in the Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue West area on several occasions. It’s further […]

Events

12 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

12 h. ago Man arrested after allegedly attempting to open plane door twice mid

Shadi Taiseer Alsaaydeh of Jordan is also accused of assaulting an airline staff member after he was escorted to a seat in the middle of the aircraft.

Other

13 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

14 h. ago American YouTuber arrested in India after trying to make contact with an isolated tribe

The 24-year-old stayed on the beach for about an hour. He later left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut as an offering

Technology

14 h. ago American man who left a Diet Coke can for a reclusive tribe on an island is arrested in India

Visitors are banned from traveling within 5 kilometres of the island, whose population has been isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years

Events

14 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

15 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 […]

Other

31 h. ago Man dead, another injured in shooting on Craig Henry Drive in Nepean

The homicide unit is investigating, but no one has been arrested, police said.

Events

31 h. ago Man dead, another injured after shooting on Craig Henry Drive in Nepean

The homicide unit is investigating, but no one has been arrested, police said.

Events

33 h. ago Moscow court sends U.S. citizen awaiting trial to psychiatric hospital

MOSCOW — A U.S. citizen awaiting trial in Moscow has been forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital, Russian state media reported Sunday. Joseph Tater, 46, was arrested in August 2024 after being accused of assaulting a police officer during a confrontation with staff at an upmarket hotel in the Russian capital. A Moscow court agreed […]

Science

37 h. ago Mi’kmaw man gets house arrest after failing to argue ‘aboriginal right to traffic in cannabis’

Darren Charles Marshall argued 'that he was exercising a treaty or aboriginal right to traffic in cannabis,' but the judge said 'there was no foundation to support such a conclusion.'

Other

37 h. ago Ottawa police face questions over Parliament Hill barricade after arrest

Ottawa police say they arrested a man without incident Saturday night after he barricaded himself inside Parliament Hill.

Events

37 h. ago Ottawa man who barricaded himself in Parliament Hill charged: police

Ottawa police say they arrested a man without incident Saturday night after he barricaded himself inside Parliament Hill.

Events