3 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

4 h. ago Canadian drivers can cash in on yet another car manufacturer class

Canadian Ford drivers could get compensated in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the popular car manufacturer.On April 2, law firm Charney Lawyers PC commenced a class-action lawsuit in British Columbia against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited on behalf of certain Canadians.The lawsuit alleges that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."If the lawsuit results in a settlement, Canadians who meet specific criteria could get paid.The allegationsAccording to the notice on Charney Lawyers' website, Ford introduced the 10R80 Transmission in 2017, and the company's Canadian counterpart has received several complaints from consumers."Numerous reports on internet forums and direct complaints to Ford highlight ongoing issues with shifting, jerking, and unintended downshifting at high speeds," states the site.Owners of the affected vehicles reported various problems, including unint...

Transport

4 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

6 h. ago Bitget Launches Bitget Onchain to Give CEX Users Early Access to Promising On

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, unveils Bitget Onchain — a groundbreaking innovation that bridges the best of CEX and DEX. By combining the speed, security, and simplicity of centralized platforms with direct access to emerging on-chain assets, Bitget Onchain redefines how users discover and […]

Other

7 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

8 h. ago How this café above a Vancouver hardware store became a must

The family run Northern Café, an East-meets-West diner, has become a destination with one- and two-hour lineups for lunch

Technology

9 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

10 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

10 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

35 h. ago ‘In a fight with one man’: Trump’s tariffs have autoworkers in Oshawa, Ont., on edge

For more than a century, Oshawa, Ont., has been the city of autoworkers. The decades-old Canadian Automotive Museum in the downtown core, murals depicting locally made vehicles and the city’s beloved Oshawa Generals hockey team, named after one of the auto giants, are all symbols of that glorious — and often treacherous — history. The […]

Society

54 h. ago Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to U.S. as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as Britain’s struggling auto industry begins to respond to the 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by President Donald Trump. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

Sport

56 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump Administration. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

Sport

65 h. ago Brews News: Will Mill Street lose it's 'cool' brewed in London?

When does a fabled craft beer become too big to be cool? Maybe when it rolls off the same line as the best-selling beers on the continent.

Other

2 d. ago Valley Line LRT west intersection closures to begin with 124 Street this month

After Edmonton council elected to speed up construction on the west leg of the Valley Line LRT, the first of several planned intersection closures will begin the week of April 21.

Other

2 d. ago Oil in Freefall Reorders Energy Landscape From US to Middle East

The plunge in oil prices over the past two days following the twin shocks of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the surprise boost in production from OPEC+ has altered the global energy landscape with stunning speed.

Other

3 d. ago Province touts speed of ‘BC Builds’ housing program after one year

British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14 months.

Other

3 d. 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 […]

Events

3 d. 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.  

Other

3 d. 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.

Other

3 d. 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