
Isha Bhargava
Reporter
Isha Bhargava is a multiplatform reporter for CBC News and has worked for its Ontario newsrooms in Toronto and London. She loves telling current affairs and human interest stories. You can reach her at isha.bhargava@cbc.ca
Latest from Isha Bhargava

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.
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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.
Canada -London |
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.
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City staff recommend return of loan program to help low-income Londoners buy a home
City of London staff are recommending the relaunch of a program that provided lower-income families with a forgivable loan to put a down payment on a first-time home, which they believe will help ease the rental market in region.
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1 dead, over 40 sick as legionnaires' outbreak spreads in southeast London, Ont.
One person has died and over 40 people have become ill in a legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont., says the Middlesex-London Health Unit. It's working with the province to investigate the source of the second outbreak in the city since last summer.
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'Devastating' arson at historic St. Thomas building renews calls for bail reform
Some residents and businesses in St. Thomas, Ont., say they're disheartened to see a historic building in their neighbourhood destroyed in an alleged arson over the weekend. The incident has pushed officials to renew calls for bail reform after police arrested a repeat offender for the crime.
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These students are bringing diversity to children's literature, one book at a time
A group of Western University students are writing a series of children's books through a multicultural lens with the goal of increasing diversity in children's media. The students behind Kids Health Shelf explain why this matters.
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All-girls tackle football team in London takes the field, chasing 2nd provincial championship
The U19 London WOLFPAAC all-girls full-tackle football team is vying to secure its second provincial championship at the Ontario Women's Football League's (OWFL) semi-finals against Kingston on Saturday.
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Weather impacts a turtle's sex and other facts to note during turtle nesting season
It's turtle nesting season across the Thames River watershed, and conservationists are working to protect endangered species. Here's what you need to know about their efforts and what to do if you spot a turtle on the road.
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Westland Gallery bids adieu to its current home as owner searches for the ideal buyer
The owner of Wortley Village's beloved Westland Gallery is selling its current location in the heart of the south London neighbourhood, but Al Stewart has strict instructions for the century-old building's new owner: Preserve its heritage and give back to the community.
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