3 h. ago Neighbours recall troubles at home where fire raged, woman was hurt

A skull mailbox, burned e-bikes, scooters and shacks in the backyard remained in the rubble Friday of an east London home destroyed by fire one day prior. Surrounded by yellow tape, police cruisers, and fire investigators, the home at 1884 Avalon St. – near the intersection of Clarke Road and Dundas Street – was known […]

Events

6 h. ago John Ivison: Liberal bus stops near the border and finds reason to be confident

There are probably few areas of Canada where Liberal fortunes have turned as dramatically as they have in Niagara Falls

Other

7 h. ago Woman killed after being struck by stray bullet waiting at Ontario bus stop

Hamilton Police said shots rang out on Thursday at around 7:30 p.m. near Upper James and South Bend Road.

Events

9 h. ago Covent Garden Market vendors sound optimistic note as spring arrives

Like a robin in the yard and NHL playoffs on TV, the opening of the outdoor farmers market at downtown London's Covent Garden Market is a sure sign of spring.

Other

11 h. ago Driver who repeatedly ran red lights dies in fiery Toronto crash: police

Vehicle slammed into a hydro pole after running two red lights and clipping another vehicle

Events

11 h. ago BMW driver dead after running two red lights, crashing into hydro pole: Toronto cops

No information about the driver was provided by police

Events

14 h. ago Woman, 60, fatally struck by vehicle at Sherwood Park Mall parking lot

Police say initial findings suggest the vehicle that struck the woman was caught on a median before the driver stepped hard on the gas, causing the vehicle to crash into the victim.

Transport

14 h. ago Driver killed after speeding through red lights, crashing into Toronto hydro pole: police

Toronto Police say a driver has died after a high-speed crash through two red lights and into a hydro pole early Friday.

Events

14 h. ago Italian race team Prema wants to take on American IndyCar racing

Americans won the first two Indy 500s in US-made cars. Then, in 1913, French driver Jules Goux took first in a Peugeot. As if to hammer home the European victory, during the hot race conditions he used champagne to rinse out his mouth. Plenty of foreign drivers have since had success in IndyCar racing, including […]

Transport

15 h. ago Fans await new buyer as beloved London eatery listed for sale

A celebrated London breakfast spot in London’s Woodfield neighbourhood is hitting the market as its owner looks to retire after more than 15 years running the eatery. The Bag Lady, a breakfast and lunch restaurant at Pall Mall and Maitland streets known for its vintage vibe and eclectic charm, is up for sale along with […]

Sport

23 h. ago London Knights advance to the OHL Western Conference Championship with overtime victory in Game 4

After an apparent overtime winning goal by Kasper Halttunen was called back Sam O'Reilly's goal just over four minutes later ended Game 4 and the Knights second round series.

Sport

23 h. ago London Knights oust the Erie Otters, improve playoff record to 8

Denver Barkey wouldn’t let the Knights get rattled. When Kasper Halttunen’s goal early in overtime was reversed for an offside entry after a marathon video review, the London captain made sure his teammates stayed focused. A few minutes later, Sam O’Reilly completed the sweep of the Otters with a tally 6:49 into the extra session […]

Sport

24 h. ago 'Public showing up' for London Food Bank spring drive: Leader

The London Food Bank is entering the all-important final weekend of its spring food drive, an annual campaign that’s coming amid relentless demand for assistance and trade war uncertainty.  Leading into the Easter weekend, food donations are up from the same point in the 2024 campaign, London Food Bank co-executive director Jane Roy said Thursday, […]

Politics

28 h. ago MANDEL: ‘System in shambles’ lets alleged careless driver who killed pedestrian walk

There will be no kind of justice for an elderly pedestrian hit and killed by a vehicle just over 18 months ago in Toronto. An alleged careless driver accused of killing the man has had his charges stayed because it took too long to get to trial in provincial offences court. And Justice of the […]

Transport

30 h. ago One person seriously injured in east London house fire: Police

A house fire Thursday afternoon in east London left one person with serious injuries and forced residents to vacate neighbouring homes, London police say. Emergency crews responded shortly after 3 p.m. to the fire in a home on Avalon Street, north of Clarke Road and Dundas Street, where paramedics took one person to hospital with […]

Events

30 h. ago Injured woman found on front lawn at house fire: Platoon chief

London firefighters found an injured woman outside a burning home when they arrived at a house fire in east London on Thursday afternoon, a platoon chief said. Emergency crews responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a “fully involved structure fire” at the home on Avalon Street, north of Clarke Road and Dundas Street, said Colin […]

Events

32 h. ago Calgary CTrain driver taken into custody after child struck, injured by train

Calgary police said the driver of a CTrain was taken into custody after an 11-year-old pedestrian was struck by a train at the Banff Trail Station on Thursday morning.

Transport

34 h. ago Video: 'New fear unlocked' after TransLink bus suffers coolant leak

The video, shared to r/Vancouver, was shared by user SpreadTerrible1664 on Wednesday evening and showed an orange liquid leaking from the ceiling of a TransLink bus, dropping onto a seat, pooling on the floor of the bus, before spilling out the back doors and into the street.

Other

34 h. ago Boat capsizes in Lake Erie, operator faces impaired charge: Police

A 24-year-old faces charges, including impaired operation, after a boat capsized near a boat launch in Port Stanley, Ontario Provincial police say. The boat overturned near the launch on Carlow Road in the beachside community about 40 kilometres south of London at about 5 p.m. on April 13, Elgin OPP said. Police, paramedics and Central […]

Events

35 h. ago Desjardins Group Donates $2.575 Million to Propel Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development at Concordia University

MONTREAL — In a constantly evolving society, where socioeconomic challenges are significant, Desjardins Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and education by making a major donation of $2.575 million to Concordia University. This financial support will drive innovation and professional development initiatives while strengthening a strategic partnership that promises significant benefits for Montreal […]

Economics