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Vigil for Afzaal family hears Islamophobia promises made by province and feds still unfulfilled

Two years after four members of the Afzaal Family were killed in an apparently deliberate attack, words haven’t always translated into action.

'Widespread smoke' prompts special air quality statement

As wildfires continue to burn in Northern Ontario and Quebec, a special air quality statement has been issued for London and surrounding areas.

'We are trying to get to Grand Bend': G2 driver charged after travelling 60 km/h over the speed limit

An 18 year old from Kitchener, Ont. is facing stunt driving charges after OPP clocked them allegedly speeding 150 km/h because they were 'trying to get to Grand Bend.'

Animal welfare advocates target Reptilia during demonstration at city hall

A demonstration was held outside city hall Tuesday afternoon by animal welfare advocates. They called on city staff to enforce London’s Animal Control By-law that prohibits the display of exotic species.

Injuries reported following tractor-trailer rollover on Highway 401

Middlesex OPP have revealed that an accident has closed part of Highway 401 at Westchester Bourne in Thames Centre.

London Pride plans to apply for funding as feds offer $1.5M for increasing security costs

London Pride is one of several organizations that plans to apply for funding this month as the federal government announced Fierté Canada Pride will receive $1.5 million to support anti-hate measures for Pride festivals.

Downtown Kincardine picking up pieces after early morning vandalism; one person in custody

Eleven Kincardine, Ont. businesses are left picking up their front windows off the sidewalk Tuesday after an early morning vandalism spree.

Resident cries fowl after St. Thomas City Council 'chickens out' on backyard hen project

With a brand new coop in her backyard, Kay Vaughan is crying fowl, after city council in St. Thomas, Ont. closed the door on allowing backyard hens. 'They chickened out,' said Vaughan.