13 h. ago Whiz kid who started at Western University at 15 graduates at top of class

A gifted 19-year-old student graduated at top of his class this week at Western University.

Society

4 d. ago It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy

Amid this year’s market turmoil, I’ve heard investors wonder if they should hit pause on 401(k) contributions until things settle down. Though this approach sounds tempting, it’s better to stick with your investment strategy instead of waiting for conditions to improve. Running the numbers To test how a “wait and see” approach would have fared […]

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5 d. ago Canada’s Davie Makes $1 Billion Deal for Texas Shipyard Gulf Copper

Canadian shipbuilder Chantier Davie Canada Inc. is planning to invest more than $1 billion to buy and upgrade Galveston, Texas-based Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corp. as part of its strategy to supply the US with icebreakers and other specialized ships.

Economics

7 d. ago $4.8M funding boost for historic SoHo supportive housing project

A building in London’s SoHo neighbourhood that was built in 1921 and once housed Western University medical students is getting a new lease on life as highly supportive housing units, with the help of an anonymous donor who pledged $4.8 million in capital funding and up to $1.1 million in matching funding in support of […]

Economics

7 d. ago Convocation central: London's arena district braces for two mega

Hockey jerseys out, grad gowns in. London’s downtown arena, home to the national champion London Knights junior hockey team, will become convocation central for not just one, but both of London’s post-secondary schools for the first time starting Monday. Thousands of graduates from Western University and Fanshawe College, and their guests, will converge on the […]

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1 week ago Man charged after rash of copper thefts across downtown London

A London man faces charges after a string of copper thefts from downtown over a five-month period.

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1 week ago Amazon planning $10B investment in North Carolina for data center and AI campus

HAMLET, N.C. (AP) — Amazon plans to invest $10 billion toward building a campus in North Carolina to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, bringing a massive shot in the arm to a region where many textile and apparel jobs dried up a generation ago. Amazon said Wednesday that its investment in rural […]

Economics

2 w. ago Man charged after business robbed while employee working late

A man in London faces several charges following a break-in at a downtown business earlier this week.

Economics

2 w. ago PHOTOS: Knights fans fill Dundas Place for Memorial Cup watch party

Hockey fans are gathering on Dundas Place downtown for a city hall-organized watch party during every London Knights game at the Memorial Cup

Sport

2 w. ago From Kyiv to Covent Garden Market: Ukrainian eatery opens downtown

A familiar Ukrainian eatery is expanding to a second location in downtown London.

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3 w. ago CN to Invest $290 Million in Saskatchewan to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $290 million CAD in Saskatchewan, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes major projects to support customer initiatives and our agriculture […]

Economics

3 w. ago CN to Invest $475 Million in Quebec to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $475 million CAD in Quebec, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in Quebec. This includes projects to improve the efficiency of CN’s operations at its Taschereau […]

Economics

3 w. ago Western University officials offer new details in bomb threat

Several buildings affiliated with Western University’s medical school were shut down Friday following a bomb threat against “multiple exam sites across Canada,” school officials say. The threat was “received” in Toronto and didn’t explicitly reference the London university, they noted, but Western’s Medical Sciences building was one of 17 places nationwide that were considered possible […]

Society

3 w. ago PHOTOS: Renovations at St. Paul’s Cathedral in downtown London

Renovations of St. Paul’s Cathedral in downtown London are ongoing amid a $1.5-million “Dreams & Visions” revitalization campaign

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3 w. ago CN to Invest $165 Million in Manitoba to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $165 million CAD in Manitoba, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province, including upgrade projects to improve operations of rail yards in […]

Economics

3 w. ago City politicians OK wrecking ball for historic London brewery buildings

Several historic buildings in downtown London soon could meet the wrecking ball as city politicians endorsed knocking them down for a new highrise. York Developments has applied to demolish six heritage-designated, yellow-brick buildings in the St. George and Ann streets neighbourhood that date to 1859 and were the former home of the Kent Brewery, the […]

Politics

3 w. ago CN to Invest $510 Million in Alberta to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

EDMONTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX : CNR) (NYSE : CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $510 million CAD in Alberta, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes projects to increase intermodal capacity in Edmonton, and continued […]

Economics

3 w. ago London teen charged after downtown stabbing, assault: Police

A London teen is charged after one man was stabbed and another was struck in the head after two groups clashed downtown, police say.

Events

3 w. ago Can’t get to Rimouski? Watch the London Knights on a big screen downtown

The road to the Memorial Cup may lead to Rimouski, Que., but London Knights fans who are unable to make the trip can still rally behind the team at downtown outdoor screenings. The Knights capped arguably the most dominant playoff run in Ontario Hockey League history, finishing 16-1 and clinching their sixth league title with […]

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3 w. ago Honda pulls back on EV strategy for now and will push hybrid sales

TOKYO (AP) — Honda said Tuesday electric vehicle sales were slowing in the U.S., prompting the Japanese automaker to scrap its previous goal for EVs to be 30% of its global vehicle sales by 2030. Instead of the initial plan to invest 10 trillion yen ($69 billion) in an electrification strategy through the fiscal year […]

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