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More pets are being surrendered to London shelters as cost of living goes up
Local shelters are reporting a steep increase in the number of pets winding up in their care, and affordability is one of the main factors.
White Oaks Park residents say litter is turning it into a 'dump' and wants city to step in
Residents near White Oaks Park in south London have been noticing an increase in garbage in their neighbourhood. They're doing their best to stay on top of it, but are wondering why the responsibility is falling on them.
'Bug burgers' made with Ontario crickets slide onto the menu at London cafe
A London cafe is upending burger norms with its slider trio that includes patties made of buffalo, elk and ostrich. But the one protein that's rarely seen on a menu, but has customers perking up with curiosity, is the cricket burger.
The Black Londoners Project uncovers lost histories of freedom seekers who settled here
Researchers at Western University have been working since 2023 to trace the histories of Black freedom seekers who came to London after escaping enslavement. Now they’ve launched an online map and database to share these stories with the public.
Stratford's Lake Victoria is draining quickly as crews work to remove dam blockage
Lake Victoria in downtown Stratford has been draining since the RT Orr Dam was stuck open by debris from last week's storm, says the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.
New London-based project to provide jobs to people with criminal records
The Fair Chances Employment Pipeline Project was started by the London-area branch of the John Howard Society in partnership with Goodwill Industries, which will be employing the project’s participants.
Life jackets can save lives at the beach, and Grand Bend offers free rentals
As part of National Drowning Prevention Week, Lambton Shores took the opportunity to remind the public that life-jackets are available to rent for free at Grand Bend Beach, and experts are stressing that they really can save lives.
Small town food banks struggle to keep up as demand hits new highs
Food banks in smaller communities like St. Thomas are doing their best to keep everyone fed, but it’s becoming more of a struggle than ever as demands soars and donations dwindle.
'Torchy' and other pets the faces of what rat poison can do in new London bus ads
A new series of ads has appeared on London city buses displaying photos of household pets killed by rat poison, and urging people to stop using it.
Neighbours shocked after dad and son charged with manufacturing and smuggling guns
Residents of a suburban cul-de-sac in east London, Ont., say they were shocked when heavily-armed police officers in tactical gear descended on their quiet street and later laid drug manufacturing and smuggling charges against a father and son who had lived on the street for years.