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London area still sizzling with temperatures soaring throughout the week

Sunny, hot and dry conditions remain in southwestern Ontario — reaching highs around 30 C for the rest of the week.

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after crash at Victoria Hospital

An investigation is currently underway after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of London, Ont.’s Victoria Hospital on Tuesday night.

London police close part of the south entrance to LHSC Victoria Hospital in London, Ont. for an investigation after reports that a pedestrian was struck on May 30, 2023. (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London)

West London, Ont. house fire causes $100K in damage, snarls evening traffic

Damage is estimated at $100,000 and the whereabouts of a pet cat remains unknown after a fire broke out on a back deck of a west London home on Tuesday evening.

The London Fire Department responded to a house fire at 142 Wharncliffe Rd. N. on May 30, 2023. (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London)

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VIDEO | 'He did a buck 40 down the shoulder': Driver charged after speeding down shoulder of Highway 401

A 20-year-old driver from Petrolia is facing multiple offences after Elgin County OPP received multiple complaints of a vehicle speeding down the shoulder of Highway 401.

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VIDEO | Communities in mourning as OPP officer and respected school bus driver killed in crash

Messages of support continue to come in following the death of an OPP officer and a school bus driver. Both were killed in a crash when their vehicles collided at Oxford Road 33 and Highway 59 northwest of Woodstock.

Adelaide Street North among top five 'worst roads' in western Ontario: CAA

One of London, Ont.’s streets has made the Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA) top five worst roads list for western Ontario in 2023.

Taking steps to ensure paratransit buses are service dog friendly

As Liza Worsfold prepared to board a paratransit bus Tuesday afternoon, the driver didn’t hesitate to take the lead of Helix, her service dog. However, Worsfold said she's recently been told by drivers that they can't hold the dog's leash.

Sattler bill aims to prevent sexual assault, harassment in bars

A private members bill re-introduced in provincial parliament Tuesday aims to protect patrons and staff at licenced establishments from sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Grand Bend, Ont. boy opens cotton candy business, finds sweet success

Fin Pearson-Ross is becoming known for his cotton candy business along the Grand Bend strip, and the 11-year-old entrepreneur shows no signs of slowing down.

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'For God's sake, stop burning': N.S. premier bans all activity in forests, urges residents to abide by burn ban

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has banned all activity in forests as of Tuesday, and says the wildfire damage is “extensive” and “heartbreaking.”

'We're going to rebuild': Indigenous communities look to recover from devastating wildfires

The East Prairie Métis Settlement is one of several Indigenous communities that were hard-hit by the recent wildfires in Alberta. As the wildfire season rages on, residents and community officials are looking among the ruins, pondering how they’ll recover from all the losses.

North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea

North Korea's attempt to put the country's first spy satellite into space failed Wednesday in a setback to leader Kim Jong Un's push to boost his military capabilities as tensions with the United States and South Korea rise.

Police identify engaged couple shot dead after dispute with landlord near Hamilton

A young couple shot and killed after a dispute with their landlord near Hamilton have been identified by police.

B.C. teacher who singled out students over their breasts, bathroom-use suspended for 5 days

A B.C. high school teacher is facing a five-day suspension and course requirement after making multiple students feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about their bodies—and it’s not the first time he’s been disciplined in the past decade.