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Sudanese Canadians say barriers to filing federal paperwork are harming efforts to get loved ones safe refuge
Some Sudanese Canadians are calling out Ottawa for rejecting their applications to privately sponsor loved ones fleeing conflict without making it clear what's missing in their paperwork or how they can fix any errors. A federal spokesperson says all refused applications get thorough correspondence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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Halal food bank expands in London to meet 'exponential' need, help resettle newcomers
A halal food bank in London has expanded to a larger location to better serve a growing number of people in need of food, essential items and employment support.
Local politicians decry delays from railway companies to fix train crossings
Another southwestern Ontario mayor is expressing frustration about the delays in getting railway companies to fix deteriorating train crossings in his municipality. Strathroy-Caradoc's Mayor Colin Grantham says after months of asking Canadian National (CN) Rail to fix a train crossing on Caradoc Street, the company has indicated it'll do repairs at the end of August.
St. Thomas homeowners out thousands warn of driveway paving scam
Homeowners in St. Thomas are warning others of an alleged driveway paving scam that's cost them thousands of dollars in unfinished repairs. Homeowners CBC News spoke to say a group of men with thick Scottish accents knocked on their doors claiming to work for a reputable paving company.
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A train crossing in the Railway City has been in disrepair for months. Why isn't it fixed yet?
St. Thomas residents and the city's mayor say a train crossing that's falling apart is damaging vehicles, and they're frustrated at the lack of communication from CN Rail about fixing it.
Federal judge deems Ottawa's refusal of Jordan's Principle funds to renovate mouldy home 'unreasonable'
A federal court has overturned and granted a judicial review of Indigenous Services of Canada's (ISC) decision to deny an Oneida Nation of the Thames woman funding to renovate her mould-contaminated home, which she says has caused her granddaughters' asthma symptoms to worsen.
A year after daughter's death, London dad urges action as Ontario reports rise in intimate partner violence
Families affected by intimate partner violence and politicians say there's urgency to declaring it an epidemic in Ontario amid reports of a rising number of cases. "What happened to my daughter is exactly what happens to a lot of these women where they still don't feel protected," says the London dad of a teen victim of domestic violence.
Richmond Tavern bartender remembered as a 'fixture' in London's music scene
Musicians and loved ones are mourning the death of a beloved drummer and downtown London bartender, who they say was part of the backbone of the city's nightlife and music scene.
New exhibit in St. Thomas explores legacy of global icon — Jumbo the elephant
A new exhibit called Jumbomania at the Elgin County Heritage Centre explores Jumbo's life, how he became a global icon that's still well-known today, and the mysterious circumstances leading to his tragic death 140 years ago.
London Knights' owner named Team Canada's head coach at 2026 World Juniors championship
Dale Hunter, the long-time owner of the London Knights and three-time Memorial Cup winner, has been named head coach of Canada's national junior hockey team at an international championship next year, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.