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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.
London's mayor urges being 'open' to Ontario plans for tougher encampment, drug use rules amid some pushback
London's mayor applauded Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent announcement of new legislation that's expected to crack down on homeless encampments, increase shelter funding and give police new tools to combat open drug use. However, three London councillors are among those opposed to use of the notwithstanding clause as part of any new legislation.
Drug treatment experts in London not surprised auditor general says Ontario's opioid plan lacking
Experts in harm-reduction and opioid addictions in London, Ont. say the auditor general's report that that found the province's opioid crisis strategy lacking in key areas tells them what they already know, but there is hope its findings lead to change.
Fanshawe College Partners with WSIB to revolutionize first responder training with $20M lab
Fanshawe College lauded a historic investment from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Friday, as the start of a new era in which the London college will use emerging technologies to transform mental health care — and resiliency — for first responders.
'A great big smile' vs. disappointment in southern Ontario where nuclear waste bid lost
A rural southwestern Ontario community embroiled in a years-long tug-of-war over its potential to host the largest nuclear waste storage facility in Canada will walk away with $10-million and an answer to a divisive question.
Feds open up another downtown London office for possible housing conversion
The federal government has opened up the opportunity to turn yet another government-owned office property into housing in downtown London — but this time, the building isn't vacant.
April trial date set for ex-Canadian world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault
Five players accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a London, Ont., gala celebrating their 2018 world junior hockey win will now stand trial beginning in April 2025, a judge ruled Tuesday.