22 h. ago Sport Notes: London Nationals win Game 1; Shaedon Sharpe tops Raps

A collection of news and notes from across the London-area sports scene:

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51 h. ago Hitmen suffer setback in chase for first place with loss to Oil Kings

The Calgary Hitmen saw their five-game win streak snapped in an 8-4 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, The Western Hockey League Battle of Alberta started with Marshall Finnie putting Edmonton on the board early. Ethan Moore responded with a power-play goal for the Hitmen. However, Lucas Sawchyn’s goal gave […]

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4 d. ago Rental report: London lags national five per cent decrease in rents

Rents across the country dropped for a fifth straight month in February, going down by about five per cent and reaching levels not seen since the summer of 2023.

Society

5 d. ago Top Canadian Grocer Says Sales of US Products ‘Rapidly’ Dropping

Canada’s second-biggest supermarket company said a boycott of US goods is quickly taking hold in reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats of “economic force” to make the country the 51st US state.

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6 d. ago Hitmen hold off Oil Kings, climb into tie for first in conference; home playoff dates set

The surging Calgary Hitmen are now tied for first place in the WHL’s Eastern Conference following a 3-2 win over the host Edmonton Oil Kings on Wednesday. The game remained scoreless until the second period, when Calgary’s Hunter Aura broke the deadlock with a one-timer from the point for his seventh goal of the season. […]

Culture

7 d. ago Toronto Raptors just pulled off something not seen in NBA for over 3 decades

For most folks taking in the Toronto Raptors-Washington Wizards contest last night, they might not have even realized they were witnessing NBA history.In a mid-March game between two of the teams with the worst records in the NBA, it wasn't exactly set up to be one for the ages.But on their way to the 119-104 win, the Raptors set a single-game franchise record for 73 rebounds on the night.While the Raptors have been in the league since 1995, the historic nature of their performance dates back a little further.As per Stathead, it's actually the best single-game performance by any NBA team since 1992 in a non-overtime game. Facing off against the Charlotte Hornets on March 7, 1992, the New York Knicks picked up 75 rebounds in a 107-78 rout, led by 20 from Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing.Four Toronto players picked up at least 10 boards on the night, with Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, AJ Lawson, and Orlando Robinson all registering in double digits. It was the first time in franchise history...

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9 d. ago London Knights win 50th game of season with lopsided victory in Sarnia

The London Knights clobbered the Sarnia Sting 9-0 Sunday, giving London 50 victories on the year for the seventh time in their history – all with Dale Hunter as head coach.

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9 d. ago Canucks Schedule: Elias Pettersson shows why he’s ‘key’ to power play

What does it mean for the power play during the stretch drive, where every game is a must win in the team's quest to return to the playoffs?

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2 w. ago Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clearly signalled his view today that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted to keep his word on any agreement to end his attack on Ukraine. Trudeau expressed unwavering support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the Ukrainian president’s explosive meeting Friday with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. […]

Politics

2 w. ago Trudeau’s attendance at London summit for Ukraine peace ‘about solidarity,’ says political scientist

'Canada's biggest interest is to be not forgotten,' political scientist

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2 w. ago Trudeau off to security summit in London, as Trump’s Ukraine comments rile Europeans

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to London this morning ahead of a European defence summit tomorrow seeking to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine. The summit was announced earlier in the week to involve European leaders, but takes on a new focus with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy […]

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2 w. ago Trudeau off to defence summit in London, as Trump’s Ukraine comments rile Europeans

Summit to take on a new focus with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in attendance

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2 w. ago Trudeau attending European defence summit for Ukraine in London

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to London this weekend to attend a European defence summit seeking to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine. The summit was announced earlier in the week to involve European leaders but will now take place after an explosive meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump […]

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2 w. ago Coach Brandon Prust eyes playoff push with 'intense' London Nationals squad

The London Nationals will find out in these final five important regular-season games if all that off-ice training made a difference.

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3 w. ago Sport Notes: London Lightning struggle; Jocelyn Amos eyes NCAA heights

A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene

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3 w. ago Team Canada's win was not just a win, in a game which was not just a game: 9 Things

It wasn’t just a game. Whether it is a giddy nationalism after a huge win on a world stage, or a game well worth grumbling over on a grey February afternoon, hockey is a big part of who we are as Canadians And do not think for a minute that the key Canadian players on […]

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3 w. ago SIMMONS: The overtime torch is passed from Sidney Crosby to Connor McDavid

It was a win for Canada and also for the game that differentiates us more from than anything else from our American neighbours

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3 w. ago Sport Notes: Western University men's hockey; London Lightning; Szeryk sisters

A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene The Western men’s hockey team is one win away from its first Ontario university playoff series win in five years. Zach Power scored a decisive third-period tally and goaltender Matteo Drobac turned aside 27 shots in a tight 2-1 victory over the […]

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