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The City of London is calling and wants to know what you think

If your phone rings with a number you don't recognize, it could be the City of London calling. This year's resident satisfaction survey is taking place until Oct. 6.

Rogers Communications to buy out Bell's share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell's 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate.

Perth County crash sends motorcycle driver to hospital

A motorcycle driver has serious injuries after a crash in Perth County. It happened around 8 p.m. in the area of Highway 8 between Perth Road 179 and Perth Road 168.

Pets stolen in break and enter returned to owner

South Bruce OPP were able to reunite an owner and their pets after they were taken from their home.

UNIFOR and GM reach tentative deal in Ingersoll

A tentative agreement has been reached between Unifor and workers at CAMi Assemby in Ingersoll. Details of the tentative agreement will be released to union members first at a ratification meeting scheduled to take place Sunday.

Norfolk County man facing drug trafficking charge

Officers responded to a location along Highway 3 in Simcoe around 12:08 p.m. Monday, where they arrested the driver of a vehicle on “sufficient grounds related to drug trafficking offences.”

City to consult with 'blindsided' Old East Village BIA about proposal to redevelop 3 municipal parking lots into housing

A council committee recommends temporarily parking a proposal to redevelop three municipal lots in the Old East Village until a pair of stakeholder groups have been properly consulted.

London poised to increase hotel tax to fund more tourism initiatives

London might soon increase the municipal tax charged on each night spent in a hotel room or short-term accommodation (Airbnb, Bed & Breakfasts, etc.).