8 h. ago Rynor: Adventures in voting — long lineups, complaints, new friends

Voting is a privilege, which bears remembering when you're stuck in an interminable queue with other frustrated electors.

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17 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

22 h. ago Chaos at BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Terminal as traffic backed up onto Highway 1

BC Ferries says travellers should let traffic controllers know if they have a reservation as they may be turned away otherwise due to the heavy traffic volume.

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23 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.

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29 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

38 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

38 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

39 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

45 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 […]

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45 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 […]

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46 h. ago Borrowers left waiting for more relief after Bank of Canada holds

The benchmark prime rate stuck at 4.95%

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47 h. ago BC Ferries warning passengers of a busy Easter long weekend ahead

BC Ferries is encouraging customers to plan ahead, particularly those travelling on the busy Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay-Langdale routes.

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48 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 […]

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49 h. ago Watchdog clears London police in senior's fatal balcony plunge

Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared London police of wrongdoing in the death of a senior who jumped from the balcony of his apartment six days before Christmas. Two police officers were sent to an apartment building near Southdale Road and Pomeroy Lane in southwest London on Dec. 19 shortly after 1 p.m. to apprehend a […]

Events

50 h. ago HBC wants to hold ab auction for its art and artifacts, including its royal charter

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts. The collapsing department store chain known as Canada’s oldest company said it’s applying to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to sell […]

Culture

52 h. ago Hudson's Bay location in Ontario would be torn down for huge 11

An Ontario mall anchored by a recently shuttered Hudson's Bay location will be totally demolished to make way for an enormous new community with 11 towers.Pre-application plans revealed in April highlight plans to redevelop a portion of the Burlington Centre mall lands at 777 Guelph Line, just the latest in a series of planned and active mall redevelopments reshaping the region's retail landscape.A numbered corporation has submitted plans that would see the mall's former Hudson's Bay location and an Active Green + Ross service centre razed and replaced by a collection of high-rise towers centred around a new public park.Google Street ViewThe Turner Fleischer Architects-designed community would create its own localized skyline on the north side of Prospect Street at Dynes Road, with the proposed buildings ranging in height from 23 up to 37 storeys.A whopping 3,476 residential units are planned across the site, along with almost 7,280 square metres of new retail space.Concept plans in...

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54 h. ago HBC wants to hold auction for its art and artifacts including its royal charter

Hudson’s Bay Co. wants to hold a dedicated art auction for the sale of its most historically significant art and artifacts including its royal charter as part of its restructuring under court protection from creditors. The retailer says, subject to court approval, it wants to hold the auction apart from the broader sale and investment […]

Culture

63 h. ago We asked London candidates: What's the top issue for voters?

Candidates running in three London ridings in the federal election met with voters at an informal gathering Wednesday at Goodwill Industries on Horton Street. Organized by the London Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the London St. Thomas Association of Realtors, the event also offered an opportunity for London’s business community to speak with candidates […]

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67 h. ago Q+A: With politicians driving London's bus system, what happens now?

The new and councillor-run London Transit Commission (LTC) held its first meeting Wednesday, focused on staff bringing the seven politicians up to speed on operations and budgets.

Politics

67 h. ago Hudson’s Bay Company to Launch Separate Auction for Art and Historical Artifacts

Auction aims to involve participants committed to ensuring the Company’s most significant art and artifacts remain preserved for the benefit of future generations TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay Company ULC (Hudson’s Bay or the Company), as part of its ongoing restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), today announced that subject to court approval, it […]

Economics