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Southwestern Ontario farmers at risk if U.S. tariffs materialize, experts say
Some in southwestern Ontario's agri-food sector say they're increasingly concerned over the looming threat of wide-reaching tariffs wrought by American President Donald Trump.
London councillors approve task force to reconsider how much they're paid
London City Council voted to establish a task force to review the rules around how councillors are paid, their compensation and their workload on Tuesday.
Coldsnap forces many into warming centres, but lack of overnight spaces worries advocates
As a coldsnap continues to grip the London region, Environment Canada and the Middlesex-London Health Unit are warning the public of dangerously low temperatures, high winds and the hazards that come with cold weather. That weather is driving many to seek shelter.
Mother of man who drowned in St. Thomas calls for life-jacket loan program
To make sure her son's spirit lives on, and to prevent others from drowning as he did, a Port Stanley woman started a movement to introduce a life-jacket loaner program at two prominent bodies of water in Elgin County.
Exercise, weight loss and 10 other ways to avoid dementia, according to London scientists
A team of researchers in London have channeled the power of research into creating a straightforward list of low-cost and self-driven steps anyone can take to reduce their risk of dementia, through steps like moving more, losing weight and controlling blood pressure.
Computer whiz, 10, breathes new life into old devices to keep them from landfill
A London boy with a self-taught talent for repairing discarded computers is getting help from people in his neighbourhood who are donating to encourage his passion.
How a London, Ont., funeral director is destigmatizing death through conversation
A London, Ont. funeral director is on a quest to de-stigmatize death by speaking about it as much as he can, to as many people as possible.
Growing food for those in need from a downtown office? Cheap and easy, says London charity
In downtown London, an urban farming project is sprouting hope, with trays of microgreens grown in a simple office space providing fresh, nutritious food to those facing food insecurity, while offering valuable job skills to adults with disabilities
Fires, vandalism put Palace Theatre at risk, theatre officials say
Leaders and volunteers at a beloved east London theatre are on edge following a start to the winter that's included a number of fires being lit in their entryway, a burglary, and damage to the front of the historic building.
Why blood donors are rallying Londoners to join them amid high demand
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is asking Londoners to consider being extra generous this winter, as the need for donations rises and the number of people donating struggles to keep up with demand.