London
An unclear path to Algerian terrorism
In fall 2007 I was a junior at London South Collegiate Institute, known then simply as South Secondary. That year, a classmate made local headlines when his plans for a school shooting, and allegedly a hit list, went public. Shock ... Read More »
Orser criticizes Ombudsman
Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin, who is investigating an alleged secret meeting of the Fontana 8, is receiving a frosty reception from some members of the London city council. Marin’s team of investigators arrived Wednesday to investigate the legality of a ... Read More »
Missing student sought by police
Police are asking for help from the public in the search for Noah Kishinevsky, 19, a missing Western student. Kishinevsky, who lives in Saugeen-Maitland Hall, was last seen Saturday evening around 8 p.m. leaving Saugeen on his way to the ... Read More »
Floodwaters threaten city
Unusually warm weather and high precipitation led to swollen rivers and basement flooding across the city this week. Residents on Front Street and parts of High Street who are located in low-lying areas close to the Thames River were advised ... Read More »
Music to play once more at APK Live
Joyous news for fans of live music and alternative performances—London’s famous APK Live is reopening at a new venue on Clarence Street. Renowned for its craft beer and indie music, APK Live shut down in October after missed rent payments. ... Read More »
City council approves new water rate hike
London city council approved both a new water rate structure and a hike in water rates at a meeting Tuesday evening. In 2013, the rate for water will increase by seven per cent for water, and eight per cent for ... Read More »
Fontana charged with three criminal counts
The flames around Joe Fontana grew higher today, as a nearly two-month-long investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police culminated this afternoon in three charges against the London mayor. The announcement of the charges, including breach of trust of a ... Read More »
Movember moves to support mental health
The month of Movember has arrived, and this year Western is hoping the campaign sees substantial growth. Last year, during the Movember campaign—which raises awareness and funds for men’s health—Western was the top fundraising school in Canada, collecting approximately $60,343. ... Read More »
Sandy overblown and blown over in London
Compared to ‘Snowmageddon,’ it really wasn’t so bad. Though fears ran high about ‘Frankenstorm,’ the actual damage caused was relatively low—at least in London. While New York was hammered by incredibly high winds and experienced flooding, the worst London residents ... Read More »
Frankenstorm haunts London residents
It’s going to be a wet and windy couple of days for London residents. The remnants of Hurricane Sandy—dubbed ‘Frankenstorm’—are due to pass through Southern Ontario early this week. The adverse weather promises to bring heavy rain and winds that ... Read More »
Methadone not linked to crime
More evidence has recently arisen indicating the stigma surrounding methadone clinics may be overblown. A recent study conducted by the University of Maryland suggests crime rates in areas near methadone clinics are not significantly higher than elsewhere. In fact, the ... Read More »
London downtown core on the upswing
London’s downtown is looking up, according to new census figures showing the population of the area is growing five times faster than the rest of the city. “It’s probably a number of factors largely related to demographics,” Sean Galloway, manager ... Read More »
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