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CMHA Thames Valley to open new HART hub location in London with 60 beds in spring
The Ontario government announced Monday that it will open 18 new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) hubs across the province, including one in London, by April 1. The London hub will be operated by Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley.
Volunteer-run 'Kilimanjaro' hockey club puts young Black kids on the ice with free lessons
A volunteer-run hockey club in London offers free ice skating and hockey lessons to encourage young kids from the Black community to participate and excel in ice sports.
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London, Ont., publishers design crossword puzzle book highlighting Black icons and their influence
London, Ont., publishers LaToya Olayemi and Bryce Gregory designed a crossword puzzle book focusing on Black icons from across the world and their contributions to society. The book hit the shelves in October and has since sold more than 100 copies on Amazon.
These Ontario doulas scammed by Kaitlyn Braun are 'building their own village' for support
Almost a year after Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced to house arrest for fraudulently receiving pregnancy-care services from doulas, many of the Brantford woman's victims have created an Ontario-wide community network of support for people in the profession.
Temporary overnight beds hurriedly open in east London as homeless agencies call for help
In a sudden move that came late Tuesday evening, city officials opened a temporary overnight warming space in east London as frigid temperatures continued.
Pinball players rejoice in the game's surging popularity at provincial championship in London, Ont.
The top 16 women pinball players from across Ontario gathered at London's Forked River Brewing Company on Sunday to compete in the provincial women's championship tournament.
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Blind rock climber from London, Ont., reaches new heights with plans to compete at 2028 Paralympics
Terry and Patti Hoddinott hope to represent Team Canada in para rock climbing during the sport's debut at the next Paralympics. Terry is a blind athlete and is guided by Patti, who serves as his caller and helps him with each move.
'It was more than just a business' says family after closing longstanding hair salon at Masonville Mall
Niki Delis and her family have ran Hair Effects on the ground floor of the mall since 1985 and over the years, have made countless memories and developed a loyal staff and client base. That journey came to an end last week as they became one of the latest mom-and-pop businesses to permanently close their doors due to financial pressures resulting from rent hikes and sales that haven't bounced back since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario teen with brain cancer heading to Florida to access treatment unavailable in Canada
A London, Ont., teenager with brain cancer and her family will have to travel to the United States to receive a cutting-edge form of radiation therapy that's not yet available anywhere iCanada.
Ark Aid calls on Londoners to raise $5M to keep 24/7 shelter spaces open all year
The Ark Aid Mission is turning to people in London, Ont., to help achieve its goal of raising $5 million that would provide consistent funding for a 24/7 rest space, more beds and meals to the unhoused. The agency is asking the community for a $50 donation every month that would help fund 200 resting spaces and 584,000 meals throughout 2025.