Norman De Bono
London Free Press
London, ON, Canada
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Coming to a London neighbourhood near you: Infill battles
There’s a battle brewing in London neighbourhoods, a showdown pitting residents against city hall, and the fabric of communities is at stake. → Read More
City hall showdown looms as councillors debate break for exotic zoo
Like an alligator lurking in a southern swamp, the Reptilia Zoo debate is back again. → Read More
COVID protester slapped with $25K fine over 2020 anti-restrictions rally
The organizer of a St. Thomas protest against COVID-19 restrictions two years ago has been fined $25,000 after being found guilty of violating a provincial… → Read More
In the bag: London company comes up with winning recipe for chickpea chips
A snack chip offering the taste of the Mediterranean, made here in London, is ready to be enjoyed by a lot more foodies. → Read More
Hard-hit Children's Hospital calling for retirees to shore up staffing
In an unprecedented move, Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre is calling on retirees and LHSC staff who used to work in the pediatric hospital… → Read More
London home builders pay tribute to 'passionate ambassador'
Home builders in London have lost the man who built them. → Read More
All safe downtown as gas leak repaired, residents return home
Downtown is now safe, after a gas leak forced the evacuation of a core-area neighbourhood, Friday afternoon. → Read More
London nurses backing affordable housing project at old hospital site
London nurses are rallying to raise $150,000 to support the homeless in London. → Read More
Trudeau to make dental-care announcement in London
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a dental-care announcement Thursday in London. → Read More
Bikes worth $25K stolen from area shop accessed through roof
Article content Bicycles valued at $25,000 were stolen from a St. Thomas shop after thieves pried open a rooftop door to the business, police say. Two people were caught on camera opening the door to an electrical room, accessed on the roof of St. Thomas Cycles on Fifth Avenue, St. Thomas police said. Police didn’t say when the break-in occurred. → Read More
London's Children's Hospital cancelling surgeries amid patient surge
Health-care underfunding and a lack of front-line workers at London Health Sciences Centre have worsened the bed shortage that has led to the cancellation of… → Read More
Landslides and upsets: London city council ward-by-ward results
Mayor Josh Morgan will oversee a city council of 14 politicians – eight of whom are brand new to political office after a night of upsets, surprises and, of… → Read More
Canadian research points way to long-COVID blood test
Long COVID and the debilitating symptoms it brings on may soon be found by a simple blood test, thanks to scientists at a London, Ont. health research facility. → Read More
Where London grows, and how, looms large in civic election outcome: Activist
London is on track to add thousands of new homes to meet growing demand and local builders are urging incoming politicians to stay the course when it comes to… → Read More
Fire-hit Cargill chicken-processing plant eyes quick reopening
London’s Cargill chicken processing plant remained closed Tuesday but management is “optimistic” of opening this week after a fire over the holiday weekend. → Read More
Police vow to review arrest of woman charged with assaulting officer
London police say they will review an incident in which a woman charged with assaulting an officer is herself alleging she was beaten by police. → Read More
Humane society breaks ground on 'animal community centre'
When the Humane Society London and Middlesex was looking for support to build a new home, its executive director, Steve Ryall, saw Old Oak Properties had on… → Read More
Electric fireplace, heating systems manufacturer opening plant in London
London has landed a new manufacturing plant that will bring more than 100 jobs to the city. → Read More
Electronics stolen in brazen gunpoint robbery of delivery van: OPP
A brazen daylight robbery saw a man assaulted at gunpoint, and a truck filled with electronics taken, police say. → Read More
He tried to flee from police. Then his car broke down
A routine traffic stop turned into a car chase in Clinton and the arrest of a London man. → Read More