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News of the day: OHL draft preview, Community Living strike's toll and more. ..
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (112+ words) Two local players, including one whose dad won the Memorial Cup with a legendary London Knights squad, headline the homegrown talent set to be selected this weekend. An ongoing strike that started on May 25 has left people like Sharon Finucci…...
Food affordability, waste drive discussion at Middlesex County event
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (392+ words) Leaders, farmers and food agencies explore ways to improve access and reduce waste. The Middlesex-London Food Policy Council hosted an event in Thorndale on Thursday, bringing together local leaders and organizations to discuss challenges facing the region's food system. Joe…...
As OHL draft landscape changes, London Knights beef up U. S. scouting staff
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (634+ words) The Ontario Hockey League draft has become a full-fledged North American entity now. At least that's the way the London Knights " the world leaders in producing NHL talent " view it heading into the priority selection, which starts Friday night in…...
Five places to catch the World Cup in London
1+ day, 45+ min ago (916+ words) From Irish pubs to late-night restaurants, local venues prepare for soccer's biggest tournament. Looking for a spot to watch the World Cup in London? From a tucked-away Irish pub to a South Indian restaurant planning late-night service, these five local…...
Fanshawe touts truck driver training program after scathing audit report
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (526+ words) Report found private schools delivered fewer than required training hours. Cutting corners on training hours. Falsified training records. Or no records at all. If you're considering a career as a commercial truck driver, think carefully about where you get your…...
Western honours London lawyer behind landmark Russian doping probe
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (347+ words) A London lawyer whose work exposed one of the largest doping scandals in sports history received an honorary degree from Western University on Tuesday, recognizing a career that has taken him from local courtrooms to the centre of international sport....
OHL U18 draft: London Knights select scoring centre, two local players
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (326+ words) The London Knights stayed at home for two of their three picks in the Ontario Hockey League's under-18 draft Monday evening. The club selected Burlington Eagles "AAA' centre Cam Godard of Oakville with the 14th overall selection, then took Elgin-Middlesex goaltender…...
Downtown advocates mount pitch to bring Carfax to London core
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (682+ words) Coun. David Ferreira calls keeping up to 800 jobs downtown a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Downtown London supporters are rallying to bring Carfax Canada to the city core. Mayor Josh Morgan is meeting Wednesday with city staff, a downtown councillor and a merchants…...
World Cup fever is set to hit London with packed bars, public watch parties
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (603+ words) From watch parties to packed pubs, London is preparing for one of Canada's biggest soccer summers. With Canada set to play on home soil during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, soccer organizations, pubs and businesses across London are preparing for what…...
For owners of a dwindling dog breed, a call for pet lovers to join their ranks
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (573+ words) Enthusiasts of a rare Scottish terrier are appealing to the public to consider becoming owners and breeders of the breed, which has a dwindling population. With fewer than 250 puppies born worldwide each year, the low birthrate of Dandie Dinmont terriers…...