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Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses the floor to Liberals
17+ hour, 20+ min ago (227+ words) Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor from the Conservative Party of Canada to the Liberal Party of Canada, giving the governing party more support in a minority Parliament. Gladu, the MP for Sarnia-Lambton, made the move as Prime Minister Mark…...
OPP address video of elderly man in Norwich Township
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (215+ words) Ontario Provincial Police say a video being shared online showing officers at a home in Norwich Township is connected to a court order involving the care of an elderly man. Police were called to the home Friday. They say officers…...
Spring conditions can raise contamination risks for private wells in southwestern Ontario, experts say
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (401+ words) When snow melts and heavy rain hits, groundwater can shift. That can carry bacteria and other contaminants into wells. "In the spring, we get snowmelt and flooding" and that can bring new contaminants into the groundwater," said Claire Robinson, a…...
The Politics of Feminism and Fibre Arts
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (529+ words) Knitting, crochet, sewing and other such fibre arts are often framed as quiet, domestic activities associated with older women. However, that perception does not reflect the history or complexity of fibre-based work. Historically, knitting was a respected skilled trade. In…...
Three dead and two injured in Norwich Township collision
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (125+ words) Three people killed and two with life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a transport truck and an SUV in Norwich Township. Oxford OPP, along with fire and paramedic services, responded at approximately 3 p. m. Tuesday to a crash at the intersection of…...
A Taste for life fundraiser returns to support HIV/AIDS programs
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (185+ words) A long-running fundraiser supporting people affected by HIV and AIDS is returning to London this month. A Taste for Life, now in its 22nd year, asks people to dine at one of 15 participating restaurants, knowing part of their dinner bill will…...
Exploring animal rehabilitation with Salthaven
1+ week, 4+ day ago (375+ words) Animal Rehabilitation is such an important part of the animal community, not only does it benefit the animals but it can also bring personal well being and a newfound passion into your life. Salthaven one of the many animal rehabilitation…...
Federal government investing $28. 9 million into clean energy projects
1+ week, 5+ day ago (114+ words) Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources announces $28. 9 million to fund carbon capture and renewable energy projects. Tim Hodgson, Natural Resources Minister, made the announcement Friday morning in Markham, Ontario. Hodgson says the investments in 12 projects across Canada will help…...
London home builders call for tax relief to improve affordability
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (317+ words) Home builders in London are asking the federal government to remove GST and HST on new homes, saying it could lower costs for buyers and help get the market moving again. London Home Builders" Association CEO Jared Zaifman said right…...
Fanshawe Arts students explore thrills and chills with latest exhibition "PHOBIA
2+ week, 3+ day ago (751+ words) Fanshawe Fine Art second-year students have wrapped up their latest exhibit at the TAP Centre for Creativity. The collection of works was based on fears. Each artist chose a phobia to depict. Aaron Alfaro & Thalassophobia (Credit: Emily Kim/XFM News)…...