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Lightning members recall their mothers being victims of domestic abuse

On the outside, they seem like a group of pretty tough cookies, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a much softer side to the London Lightning stars. They’re using their fame to draw attention to...

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Fewer students are choosing to go to Catholic high schools

London-area Catholic kids are increasingly jumping to the public board for high school, a new report shows.

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It's unclear why London mayor Joe Fontana is not attending a conference for...

Joe Fontana has backed out of a meeting in Ottawa of Canada’s urban mayors, and the city councillor sent in his place says he doesn’t know why the embattled politician isn’t there.

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A new Walmart store in London will officially open on Friday

London's newest Walmart will officially open in a former Zellers store on Friday.

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London Kiwanis Club's Baby Book Bag project helps first-time parents

Three or four times a year, a gaggle of senior Kiwanians descend on a small warehouse in London's east end to stuff infant books, CDs and information into book bags destined for young parents.

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Perth man faces child sex charges

A 55-year-old West Perth man is facing several child sex charges after an investigation by Perth County OPP.

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How often — and why — cops are called to London high schools

When police in half a dozen cars pulled up to London high school last month to arrest eight girls for criminal harassment, it wasn’t the first time they’d been there.

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London's CEVA Logistics to put 180 out of work

About 180 workers at CEVA Logistics in London are losing their jobs after the company lost out on a key contract with defence giant General Dynamics Land Systems.

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London tax preparer who helped clients avoid paying taxes given four-month...

A London tax preparer, imprisoned more than a decade ago on scores of income-tax charges, was jailed again Thursday for failing to file tax returns.

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Roman Catholic Diocese of London claims a man has been impersonating a...

A man accused by the London's Roman Catholic diocese of impersonating a priest insists he is one.

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Lebanese nurse who immigarated to London wins award for work at University...

A London nurse who came from Lebanon via Dubai to tend to the city’s most critical patients has earned a prestigious award from an agency that brings internationally trained nurses to Ontario.

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Thames River gets Cs and Ds

Most of the 28 watersheds in the Thames River system are holding their own, but not excelling, according to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority report cards issued Thursday.

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Richard Ivey School of Business architect speaks at Building London lecture...

When designing his buildings, architect Siamak Hariri says he strives for the intangible.

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Martinrea workers accept contract, ending fear of shutdown at Ingersoll Cami...

Workers at London’s Martinrea auto parts plant, and more importantly Cami Automotive in Ingersoll, are staying on the job.

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London-Middlesex politicians clash with public health officials over soaring...

With public outrage growing, the local health board ordered health brass Thursday to stand down and not impede an independent review of soaring costs.

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Account set up to help Sarnia girl

An official bank account to fundraise for Sarnia’s Jaylynn Graham was set up Friday at RBC Royal Bank.

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GILLESPIE: In our bottom-line world, the fight to save little Lorne Avenue...

You can forget the complex funding formulas. And you can ignore the confusing chatter about accommodation grants, operational costs, renewal fees and growth projections.

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St. Thomas police arrest an Ingersoll man for child luring after tracking him...

An investigation by St. Thomas police that began last April culminated Friday when a 53-year-old Ingersoll man was arrested for child luring.

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Moonshadowed

He’s one of the last men to walk on the moon, a geologist, retired U.S. astronaut, university prof and former U.S. senator. Dr. Harrison Schmitt was in London for the Canadian Space Summit conference....

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Jeremy Wiebe, reported missing earlier in the week, now charged in London...

A 31-year-old man, listed as missing by London police just days ago, is charged with robbery after a TD Canada Trust branch was held up in the city Thursday.

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