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Convicted field party killer pleads guilty to weapons charge

The 23-year-old man convicted in the bush party shooting of a teenager was back in court again on Monday, this time pleading guilty to a weapons offence.

Grieving mother hopes to implement Life Jacket Loaner program in Elgin County

Ryan Davies and his friends were out for an early morning fishing trip in the man-made lake when the canoe tipped over. Two people were rescued, but Davies, 26, never resurfaced.

Jury shown police interview with accused charged in death of her mother

The jury at the manslaughter trial of a London woman charged in connection with the death of her mother in July of 2021, viewed forensic photos of the accused and a police interview conducted just hours after the incident.

Financial growing pains at city hall as property tax assessment growth slows to just 1.2 per cent

Property tax assessment growth in London has slipped to its lowest increase since 2017.

'Bitterly cold' wind chills expected on Tuesday

The squall action starts in midwestern Ontario as it moves in from Bruce and Grey counties — London likely won't see any squall action until Tuesday evening.

Youths allegedly assaulted after petting cat in Port Stanley

A man is facing charges in Elgin County after allegedly assaulting some youths on Saturday.

Armed robbery leads to charges for London man

Around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, police say a man went into a grocery store in the 1500-block of Adelaide Street North and placed a number of items inside a bag and left the store without paying.

St. Thomas police chief concerned about rise in assaults on officers

St. Thomas’ police chief is sounding the alarm over an apparent rise in the number of assaults on police officers.