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E-scooter, e-bike injuries becoming more common, and severe, area hospitals say
London's hospitals are facing an uptick in both the frequency and severity of injuries involving electric scooters and bikes as the machines become more affordable and popular over time, according to both a doctor and an injury prevention specialist in the region.
Aylmer art students recognized by community for creating their own cultural mosaic
A high school in a rural southwestern Ontario town is the birthplace of an art instillation meant to instill Canadian pride and display the country's cultural mosaic in action.
Meet the people working at dizzying heights to lift London out of a housing crisis
As all levels of government work to lift Canada out of a housing crisis, and more attention turns to building up rather than out, tradespeople working atop London's tallest building say they're happy to contribute to the city's housing supply.
2 cities, 2 buildings and 1 fugitive landlord leaves tenants in unlivable conditions
A wanted fugitive accused of being the ringleader of a grandparent scam has left tenants in two southwestern Ontario cities with a host of maintenance issues and no one to turn to for help.
Defence sector in southwestern Ontario hopeful new military spending comes here
Some in the London region's defence sector are reacting positively to Mark Carney's announcement that Canada will significantly boost military spending to meet its obligations and adapt to a new, uncertain reality where the United States is no longer seen as a reliable ally.
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Local police services welcome province's decision to return cops to schools
As the Ontario government moves to bring police officers back into schools, two local police services in southwestern Ontario reacted positively to the news.
Beware of giant hogweed, officials say as battle to kill dangerous weed drags on
One of Ontario's most dangerous invasive weeds is spreading across southwestern Ontario, prompting a warning from a local conservation authority, and extending an on-the-ground battle to destroy it.
Measles-infected baby dies in southwestern Ontario
Ontario's Ministry of Health has announced the first recorded death of a measles patient from the outbreak that started in October. The baby who died contracted the virus before birth from the mother, says the chief medical officer of health.
Almost 70% of London's public housing is in disrepair, and the price tag to fix it is $110M
London's stock of affordable public housing is largely in disrepair, according to a report penned by city bureaucrats that asks councillors to sign off on spending big to solve the problem.
Electric vehicles a growing trend in London despite overall EV sales slump
More Londoners than ever are choosing to transition to electric vehicle ownership despite a slump in overall EV sales across the market, according to data shared by London Hydro.