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• Post #4494944

  City committee green lights multiple new plans to respond to homelessness Members of London's Community and Protective Services (CAPS) committee unanimously passed three separate motions on Monday that will pave the way for how the city responds to homelessness in the coming months. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/caps-meeting-winter-response-shelters-reserve-fund-9.7302608?cmp=rss

• Post #4494929

  5 candidates for Ontario Liberal Party leadership take part in 1st debate Monday Ontario Liberal leadership candidates took to the stage for the first debate in their race to lead the third-place party, with the early focus on whether it is important to have a seat. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/five-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-candidates-first-debate-9.7302154?cmp=rss

• Post #4487257

  Unifor, General Motors to begin contract negotiation talks today Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, is set to begin contract negotiations with General Motors today. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/unifor-gm-contract-negotiation-ontario-9.7301448?cmp=rss

• Post #4483826

  Nurses say they're working short-staffed at London hospitals, even with sickest patients Staffing shortages at the region's largest hospital has meant even the sickest patients are getting less treatment and monitoring than they should be, a London intensive care nurse warns. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/nursing-shortage-critical-london-health-sciences-centre-9.7299745?cmp=rss

• Post #4466255

  Life after West Nile virus: Ontario families call for more awareness at height of mosquito season With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus. While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death. Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus be... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-families-west-nile-awareness-9.7299525?cmp=rss

• Post #4463735

  Adult summer camps offer grown-ups a chance to get away from it all Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/adult-summer-camps-friendship-fun-getaway-9.7299315?cmp=rss

• Post #4441524

  London's proposed winter emergency response: More spaces, but also more money London city staff are proposing a shift in how the city provides emergency winter spaces for people who sleep outside, a plan that comes with more beds and warming spaces but also with a higher price tag. Last year London sp https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/winter-response-9.7299937?cmp=rss

• Post #4436020

  As more EVs hit the road, will we have the mechanics to keep them running? In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the challenge of training enough mechanics to service the growing fleet of EVs; see how a stationary battery can be integrated into public spaces; and check out a drone show as an animal-friendly alternative to fireworks. https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/what-on-earth-ev-mechanics-9.7298006?cmp=rss

• Post #4433721

  Similar concerns, but different approaches for London's Ward 14 election candidates With incumbent Steven Hillier not seeking re-election, Ward 14 voters are choosing between two candidates who agree on many of the city's biggest challenges but propose different solutions on homelessness, property taxes and municipal spending. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/similar-concerns-but-different-approaches-for-london-s-ward-14-election-candidates-9.7297123?cmp=rss

• Post #4433381

  Suspects sought, 1 injured in Thames Centre home invasion and vehicle fire One person was injured and several suspects are being sought in connection with a home invasion at a property in Thames Centre, just outside London, Ontario Provincial Police say. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/suspects-sought-1-injured-in-thames-centre-home-invasion-and-vehicle-fire-9.7299020?cmp=rss

• Post #4423930

  'Flooded, absolutely flooded,' Ontario winemaker says after extreme rain hammers Niagara towns and vineyards Some vintners in Ontario's popular winemaking area were in cleanup mode on Wednesday, days after major rainfalls swept through the Niagara Region and caused severe flooding. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ontario-niagara-wine-flood-state-of-emergency-9.7298256?cmp=rss

• Post #4412198

  'We're still standing': Jamaican Londoners celebrate Independence Day as island rebuilds from hurricane While Jamaica's Independence Day marks the severance of the island's ties to Great Britain and its beginnings as a sovereign nation, London's Jamaican community says this year feels different after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts o... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/we-re-still-standing-jamaican-londoners-celebrate-independence-day-as-island-rebuilds-from-hurri...

• Post #4411979

  What you need to know about London's flood mapping update The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is updating its map which outlines flood risk for areas close to the Thames River. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/flood-map-london-9.7297153?cmp=rss

• Post #4399820

  Ontario PCs launch review of public agencies amid spending controversy The Ontario government is putting several large public agencies under the microscope, launching reviews that will look at efficiency and productivity. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/public-agency-review-spending-controversy-9.7297143?cmp=rss

• Post #4399263

  Canada’s shoplifting rate is on the rise as Toronto police lay thousands of charges A Toronto police division says it has laid thousands of charges against shoplifters over the last two years as a recent Stats Can report shows shoplifting rates rising for five years in a row. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canada-toronto-shoplifting-rates-on-the-rise-2025-9.7297563?cmp=rss

• Post #2542879

  How 3 GTA cities are managing Ontario’s e-scooter pilot program It’s been six years since the province introduced its e-scooter pilot program, and depending on the municipality, that program has had mixed success. CBC News checked in with three municipalities about how they’re handling e-scooter use. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-e-scooter-pilot-program-9.7197181?cmp=rss

• Post #2542878

  AI transcriber for use by Ontario doctors 'hallucinated,' generated errors, auditor finds Artificial intelligence note-taking tools intended for use by Ontario doctors provided incorrect and incomplete information or demonstrated "hallucinations," and were not evaluated adequately, the province’s auditor general says in a new report. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ai-scribe-system-hallucinations-9.7197049?cmp=rss

• Post #2542877

  Stratford launches legal challenge to Ontario's strong mayor powers, councillor calls it 'undemocratic' The City of Stratford has launched a legal challenge to the Ontario government's strong mayor power legislation. In court documents, the city questions whether the law violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/stratford-legal-challenge-strong-mayor-legislation-9.7197036?cmp=rss

• Post #2542876

  Hospital 'funding crisis' impacting patient care at LHSC, other health centres: report Inadequate funding has led to longer wait times and multi-year deficits at a majority of Ontario hospitals, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/hospital-funding-crisis-impacting-patient-care-at-lhsc-other-health-centres-report-9.7197347?cmp=rss

• Post #2542875

  ‘It’s like reliving your nightmare’: Repeated crashes spark safety concerns on Wharncliffe Road Tenants, business owners and city officials are raising concerns about traffic design and pedestrian safety near Wharncliffe Road and Byron Avenue, after another vehicle slammed into a south London commercial building. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/wharncliffe-building-crash-2026-9.7197409?cmp=rss

• Post #2542874

  Police close road, shut schools for weapons investigation in south London London police shut down Baseline Road between West Street and McGregor Avenue at about 9 a.m. Wednesday for a weapons investigation. Nearby schools have been placed in a hold and secure, and the public is being asked to avoid the area. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/police-close-road-shut-schools-for-weapons-investigation-in-south-london-9.7197827?cmp=rss

• Post #2542873

  Carney tells Artemis II astronauts their mission around the moon inspired a country Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to Ottawa Wednesday telling them their recent trip around the moon has served as an inspiration for the whole country. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/artemis-two-crew-in-ottawa-montreal-9.7197853?cmp=rss

• Post #2542872

  Curious about London's history? Try a walk in Gibbons Park Forest City Facts is one of many initiatives designed to celebrate London's 200th birthday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/200-london-facts-9.7198067?cmp=rss

• Post #2542871

  Ontario to inspect all career colleges offering truck driving within 6 weeks, following scathing audit All Ontario career colleges that offer commercial truck driver training will have been inspected by the end of next month, the province's minister of colleges and universities said Wednesday. The action comes after a scathing audit of the transport trucking industry reve... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-inspecting-truck-driver-colleges-auditor-general-report-9.7198579?c...

• Post #2542870

  Residents say they 'saved paradise' but deputy mayor predicts an OLT appeal Residents of a west-London neighbourhood are claiming victory after council took the rare step on Tuesday of voting down a staff-recommended developer's plan to build a care home and apartment building on a residential street. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/responsible-development-london-9.7198042?cmp=rss

• Post #2542869

  Weak tornado, microburst confirmed north of London after weekend storms Severe thunderstorms that rolled through the London area on Saturday spawned Canada's first recorded microburst and tornado of the year, according to tornado researchers at Western University. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/weak-tornado-microburst-confirmed-north-of-london-after-weekend-storms-9.7198443?cmp=rss

• Post #2542868

  No charges laid after student on fire at Wingham, Ont., high school Huron County OPP will not being laying charges in a fire at a Wingham, Ont., high school that left a student critically injured last month. Police say they've concluded their investigation and found no additional individuals involved. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/no-charges-laid-after-student-on-fire-at-wingham-ont-high-school-9.7198572?cmp=rss

• Post #2542867

  Ontario spent nearly $200K in plane-related costs for returned private jet, documents show The Ontario government has released documents related to the purchase and subsequent sale of a $28.9-million private jet. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-ford-private-jet-cost-9.7198743?cmp=rss

• Post #2542866

  Byron says bye-bye to Canada Day fireworks. How rising costs impact London celebrations There will be no fireworks at Byron's annual Canada Day celebrations this year. The event's chairperson cites increasing costs and decreasing donations as the reason for the change, which other local Canada Day event organizers say is a common challenge. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/byron-canada-day-fireworks-cancelled-9.7198382?cmp=rss

• Post #2542865

  Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they're still looking for guidance on how to impleme... https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ontario-ticket-resale-cap-enforcement-crackdown-9.7198412?c...