At least seven bullets were fired in two London shootings -- only 10 km apart -- in less than two hours Wednesday night.
The first sounds of gunfire rang out about 7 p.m. near Kipps Lane and Arbour Glen Cres.
"There was an altercation between two groups of males," said Const. Dennis Rivest, a police spokesperson.
Someone from one of the groups fired four shots into the side of a vehicle before several males fled the scene, Rivest said.
Fri Apr 29
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Fanshawe insists downtown deal still in motion
Fanshawe College officials are rebuffing rumours their plans to build a much-vaunted campus in downtown London could be in peril.
Amid renewed focus on the rejuvenation of downtown, Fanshawe officials said Thursday they are inching closer to completing a $20-million deal with city hall to put down roots in the core.
"We're moving closer and closer to reaching a conclusion," Bernice Hull, Fanshawe's vice-president of administration, said, adding they are "very" close to finishing the deal.
Fri Apr 29
Amid renewed focus on the rejuvenation of downtown, Fanshawe officials said Thursday they are inching closer to completing a $20-million deal with city hall to put down roots in the core.
"We're moving closer and closer to reaching a conclusion," Bernice Hull, Fanshawe's vice-president of administration, said, adding they are "very" close to finishing the deal.
Fri Apr 29
Firefighters campout for a good cause
It hasn't been ideal camping weather for six London firefighters spending three days on the Covent Garden Market roof.
They've endured more than 48 hours of continuous rain, powerful winds and cold weather in an effort to raise money for muscular dystrophy.
But the firefighters aren't scared of a little discomfort -- especially when it's for a good cause.
All money raised will be used to improve the quality of life for people living with neuromuscular disorders.
Fri Apr 29
They've endured more than 48 hours of continuous rain, powerful winds and cold weather in an effort to raise money for muscular dystrophy.
But the firefighters aren't scared of a little discomfort -- especially when it's for a good cause.
All money raised will be used to improve the quality of life for people living with neuromuscular disorders.
Fri Apr 29
Surgeons donate $1.5 M
Orthopedic surgeons at The University of Western Ontario's medical school will give $1.5 million dollars for research and education to honour the first orthopedic chair at Western, Dr. J.C. Kennedy.
The donation will be matched by the university to create a $3 million endowed chair July 1 that officials hope will enable Western to better recruit and retain top talent.
Fri Apr 29
The donation will be matched by the university to create a $3 million endowed chair July 1 that officials hope will enable Western to better recruit and retain top talent.
Fri Apr 29
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Gas prices hit record high
With London gas prices hitting a record $1.38/litre on Thursday, drivers are facing a lose/lose scenario, says an energy analyst.
Spencer Knipping, an advisor to the Ontario Ministry of Energy, said gas prices will only come down if frightened consumers tighten their belts, causing a sharp slide in the economy.
Thurs Apr 28
Spencer Knipping, an advisor to the Ontario Ministry of Energy, said gas prices will only come down if frightened consumers tighten their belts, causing a sharp slide in the economy.
Thurs Apr 28
Shooting victim in serious condition
A man was taken to hospital in serious condition after a shooting Wednesday night in north London, police said.
Police went to a house on Aldersbrook Rd. and Gainsborough Rd. shortly before 9 p.m. and found a male with gunshot wounds.
The shooting occurred at another location a short distance away, and the man fled to a nearby residence that called 911, police said.
The man's injuries aren't life threatening, police said.
Thurs Apr 28
Police went to a house on Aldersbrook Rd. and Gainsborough Rd. shortly before 9 p.m. and found a male with gunshot wounds.
The shooting occurred at another location a short distance away, and the man fled to a nearby residence that called 911, police said.
The man's injuries aren't life threatening, police said.
Thurs Apr 28
Senior killed in collison
An 80-year-old woman is dead after a two-car crash on Northville Rd. Wednesday night.
The woman was making a left hand turn into a driveway when it's alleged her vehicle was struck from behind by a northbound vehicle shortly before 5 p.m., police said.
She was taken by ambulance to the Strathroy Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The driver of the other vehicle, a male, was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating but no charges yet.
Thurs Apr 28
The woman was making a left hand turn into a driveway when it's alleged her vehicle was struck from behind by a northbound vehicle shortly before 5 p.m., police said.
She was taken by ambulance to the Strathroy Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The driver of the other vehicle, a male, was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating but no charges yet.
Thurs Apr 28
Several tornadoes may have hit
Environment Canada is investigating the possibility several tornadoes hit Southwestern Ontario Wednesday when a line of severe thunderstorms raced across the area.
According to a statement issued Thursday morning, a tornado may have touched down in Oxford County in Blandford-Blenheim Township at 3:05 p.m.
Police reported trees down and debris in that area.
Ten minutes later, a tornado may have landed near Ayr. There is no confirmed damage from it, Environment Canada said.
Thurs Apr 28
According to a statement issued Thursday morning, a tornado may have touched down in Oxford County in Blandford-Blenheim Township at 3:05 p.m.
Police reported trees down and debris in that area.
Ten minutes later, a tornado may have landed near Ayr. There is no confirmed damage from it, Environment Canada said.
Thurs Apr 28
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Kipps Lane shooting update
London police were investigating a report of shots heard in the Kipp's Lane-Arbour Glen Cres. area of the city about 7 p.m. Wednesday night.
Witnesses said they heard what sounded like four gunshots near a townhouse complex, apparently from men in two cars, one of which was left behind and had a bullet hole in its door.
Police said it appears no one was hurt but they remained on the scene overnight as the investigation continued.
Wed Apr 27
Witnesses said they heard what sounded like four gunshots near a townhouse complex, apparently from men in two cars, one of which was left behind and had a bullet hole in its door.
Police said it appears no one was hurt but they remained on the scene overnight as the investigation continued.
Wed Apr 27
Shooting in Kipps
Just two days after the apparent murder suicide, shots riddle an alley just beside the parking lot at Macs Milk. More to come
Wed Apr 27
Wed Apr 27
Kipps homicide first of 2011
Police say the two deaths at Kipps Lane apartment building Monday were a murder-suicide.
Constance Fuhrman, 43, was found dead in her 10th floor apartment.
Her estranged husband, Kenneth Fuhrman of Thorndale was found on the grass outside and appeared to have fallen from an upper apartment.
He was taken to LHSC, where he was pronounced dead.
Constance Fuhrman's death is being treated as a homicide and Kenneth is the lone suspect.
Kenneth Fuhrman's death is being treated as a suicide.
Wed Apr 27
Constance Fuhrman, 43, was found dead in her 10th floor apartment.
Her estranged husband, Kenneth Fuhrman of Thorndale was found on the grass outside and appeared to have fallen from an upper apartment.
He was taken to LHSC, where he was pronounced dead.
Constance Fuhrman's death is being treated as a homicide and Kenneth is the lone suspect.
Kenneth Fuhrman's death is being treated as a suicide.
Wed Apr 27
Needle left in patient's arm
Frail with age and recovering from pneumonia, an 86-year-old London woman was sent home from a London hospital by staff who didn't remove an intravenous needle from her arm, the woman's daughter says.
The needle was full of blood and her bruised arm covered in tape when Helen Bonner was discharged from University Hospital's emergency department last week by a doctor or a nurse.
Wed Apr 27
The needle was full of blood and her bruised arm covered in tape when Helen Bonner was discharged from University Hospital's emergency department last week by a doctor or a nurse.
Wed Apr 27
Murder suspect released
The Ingersoll babysitter accused of the second-degree murder of five-month-old Brookelyn Hopkins was released on bail Tuesday morning.
Melissa Garland, who has been under house arrest since last August, appeared at the Oxford County Court House shackled and wearing a grey sweater and a ponytail.
A ban prevents the publication of any evidence heard at the bail hearing.
Garland was originally charged last August with failing to provide the necessities of life and criminal negligence, causing the death to the infant.
Wed Apr 27
Melissa Garland, who has been under house arrest since last August, appeared at the Oxford County Court House shackled and wearing a grey sweater and a ponytail.
A ban prevents the publication of any evidence heard at the bail hearing.
Garland was originally charged last August with failing to provide the necessities of life and criminal negligence, causing the death to the infant.
Wed Apr 27
Autopsy today
London police are still at a northeast highrise -- the scene of apparent murder-suicide.
Police have cordoned off a section of the 10th-floor at 621 Kipps Lane since first responding to a 911 call that a man had fallen off upper floor balcony Monday night.
Police haven't released causes of death for either, but started an autopsy on the woman Tuesday and expect to begin an autopsy on the man Wednesday.
Wed Apr 27
Police have cordoned off a section of the 10th-floor at 621 Kipps Lane since first responding to a 911 call that a man had fallen off upper floor balcony Monday night.
Police haven't released causes of death for either, but started an autopsy on the woman Tuesday and expect to begin an autopsy on the man Wednesday.
Wed Apr 27
Attack not a hate crime
A former London Silverback football player was granted a conditional discharge for assaulting a con man who happened to be gay.
Superior Court Justice John Desotti said Alex Myros' assault on Brandon Wright wasn't a gay bashing.
"I do not consider this to be a hate crime offence. This is not an attack on an individual because of his sexuality," the judge said.
Instead, Desotti said Myros assault was a reaction that he was being "potentially defrauded, potentially misled."
Wed Apr 27
Superior Court Justice John Desotti said Alex Myros' assault on Brandon Wright wasn't a gay bashing.
"I do not consider this to be a hate crime offence. This is not an attack on an individual because of his sexuality," the judge said.
Instead, Desotti said Myros assault was a reaction that he was being "potentially defrauded, potentially misled."
Wed Apr 27
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Police probe Kipps Lane death
London Police are still on the scene at a Kipps Lane apartment building where two people died Monday night.
An officer is stationed outside of unit 1005 on the 10th floor of the high-rise building Tuesday morning.
Police first responded to 621 Kipps Lane about 5:50 p.m. after receiving a 911 call that a male had fallen from an upper apartment, a news release issued late Monday night said.
Officers found a male suffering "trauma consistent with a fall,"
Tues Apr 26
An officer is stationed outside of unit 1005 on the 10th floor of the high-rise building Tuesday morning.
Police first responded to 621 Kipps Lane about 5:50 p.m. after receiving a 911 call that a male had fallen from an upper apartment, a news release issued late Monday night said.
Officers found a male suffering "trauma consistent with a fall,"
Tues Apr 26
Monday, April 25, 2011
Carmichael runs for MP
A Toronto man who strangled his son to death in a London, Ont., hotel room and found not guilty by reason of insanity is running as an independent candidate in Huntsville, Ont.
David Carmichael says he's trying to raise public awareness about anti-depressants and the hold he says big pharmaceutical companies have on government.
Carmichael, 52, is taking his pitch for office to voters in Parry Sound-Muskoka, the riding held in the last Parliament by federal Industry Minister Tony Clement.
Mon Apr 25
David Carmichael says he's trying to raise public awareness about anti-depressants and the hold he says big pharmaceutical companies have on government.
Carmichael, 52, is taking his pitch for office to voters in Parry Sound-Muskoka, the riding held in the last Parliament by federal Industry Minister Tony Clement.
Mon Apr 25
Bordello relocates to hotel
A high-end London escort agency on Commissioners Rd. E. has apparently moved shop.
The large sign displaying the house number where Fantasy World Escorts operates came down over the weekend, and the agency's website says operations have been moved to a south London hotel.
"This week we will be in a discreet hotel . . . and it will be business as usual," the agency's website said Monday.
Jason MacQueen, says he served the tenant with eviction papers.
Mon Apr 25
The large sign displaying the house number where Fantasy World Escorts operates came down over the weekend, and the agency's website says operations have been moved to a south London hotel.
"This week we will be in a discreet hotel . . . and it will be business as usual," the agency's website said Monday.
Jason MacQueen, says he served the tenant with eviction papers.
Mon Apr 25
Business owners angry over disruptive construction
Some downtown London businesses are fuming over “arrogant” construction contractors they say are blocking customer access in a project taking twice as long as planned.
The city says the contractors on a stretch of York St. near Richmond St. aren’t breaking any bylaws, and the work is a temporary inconvenience for a long-term benefit.
But business owners are still frustrated over blocked sidewalks and laneways affecting their bottom lines.
Mon Apr 25
The city says the contractors on a stretch of York St. near Richmond St. aren’t breaking any bylaws, and the work is a temporary inconvenience for a long-term benefit.
But business owners are still frustrated over blocked sidewalks and laneways affecting their bottom lines.
Mon Apr 25
Amber alert issued
Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing three-year-old girl from Sault Ste. Marie who is believed to have been abducted by her mother.
Leila Elizabeth May has blond hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a green sweatshirt, pink rain jacket, pink rain boots with rabbit faces, and Spiderman socks and underwear, Ontario Provincial Police said.
She is believed to be in with her mother, Kristi Ann Barsanti, 21, who police describe as standing 5-foot-2 .
Mon Apr 25
Leila Elizabeth May has blond hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a green sweatshirt, pink rain jacket, pink rain boots with rabbit faces, and Spiderman socks and underwear, Ontario Provincial Police said.
She is believed to be in with her mother, Kristi Ann Barsanti, 21, who police describe as standing 5-foot-2 .
Mon Apr 25
Young Voters encouraged
A political science student helps with election campaigns.
Now he wants to spread voting to others as lead organizer of the city’s Vote Mob.
“Less than 40% of young people voted in the last election — it’s embarrassing, it’s inexcusable,” Hunter said.
They sing, they chant, they party and they hold up signs vowing to vote in the May 2 federal election.
Hunter has planned the London event for Saturday in Victoria Park.
Mon Apr 25
Now he wants to spread voting to others as lead organizer of the city’s Vote Mob.
“Less than 40% of young people voted in the last election — it’s embarrassing, it’s inexcusable,” Hunter said.
They sing, they chant, they party and they hold up signs vowing to vote in the May 2 federal election.
Hunter has planned the London event for Saturday in Victoria Park.
Mon Apr 25
Heavy rain in forecast
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the London region at 5 a.m. Monday calling for as much as 40 mm of rain.
An intensifying low pressure system over the southern plains of the U.S. will track slowly towards the Great Lakes regions tonight, the advisory said.
Rain is expected to start in Southwestern Ontario this afternoon.
Mon Apr 25
An intensifying low pressure system over the southern plains of the U.S. will track slowly towards the Great Lakes regions tonight, the advisory said.
Rain is expected to start in Southwestern Ontario this afternoon.
Mon Apr 25
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Voting is encouraged
With little more than a week to go before the federal election, some Londoners have their mind firmly made up.
They’re not voting, no matter what.
“I’d only vote if there was a place to mark none-of-the-above,” said one woman as she headed into a south London mall.
Many say they have no intention of casting a ballot.
Dislike of politics, dislike of the leaders and just plain lack of interest were often cited as reasons.
Sun Apr 24
They’re not voting, no matter what.
“I’d only vote if there was a place to mark none-of-the-above,” said one woman as she headed into a south London mall.
Many say they have no intention of casting a ballot.
Dislike of politics, dislike of the leaders and just plain lack of interest were often cited as reasons.
Sun Apr 24
Man beaten, stabbed
A 21-year-old was attacked by eight other men Saturday as he walked through the Wheable Adult Education Centre parking lot.
London police said the victim was beaten, stabbed, and then robbed of his backpack.
He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The attack by the unknown eight men happened about 11 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to call London police at 519-661-5670.
Sun Apr 24
London police said the victim was beaten, stabbed, and then robbed of his backpack.
He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The attack by the unknown eight men happened about 11 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to call London police at 519-661-5670.
Sun Apr 24
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Break-in suspect inside
A Londoner returning home early Thursday not only found his home had been broken into, but also could hear the suspect still inside. Police surrounded the home in the area of Cheapside St. and Thornton Ave. and arrested a male. A 24-year-old Londoner is facing charges of breaking and entering and possession of break-in tools.
Sat Apr 23
Sat Apr 23
New City Hall part of mayor's vision
Building a new city hall is a key part of Mayor Joe Fontana’s vision to keep revitalizing downtown London.
With a summit on the downtown’s future looming next week, Fontana is pitching the pricey project — a source of debate for years — as a catalyst to trigger millions in private development in the core.
“This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” he said.
Fontana says council must decide by this summer its plans for city hall — and he’s prepared for criticism of his idea.
Sat Apr 23
With a summit on the downtown’s future looming next week, Fontana is pitching the pricey project — a source of debate for years — as a catalyst to trigger millions in private development in the core.
“This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” he said.
Fontana says council must decide by this summer its plans for city hall — and he’s prepared for criticism of his idea.
Sat Apr 23
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Self proclaimed traffic cop causes collision
An idiot is being blamed for a two-car collision on Thursday.
"good Samaritan, gone wrong,", a white car trying to turn in to the Harvey's restaurant from the southbound lanes, but was stymied by a long line of northbound traffic stopped on Wharncliffe Road.
A northbound driver paused in the left lane to allow the white car to turn into the restaurant.
Unfortunately, no one checked the curb lane.
“This is another example of stupid people, thinking they’re traffic police, idiots”
Thurs Apr 21
"good Samaritan, gone wrong,", a white car trying to turn in to the Harvey's restaurant from the southbound lanes, but was stymied by a long line of northbound traffic stopped on Wharncliffe Road.
A northbound driver paused in the left lane to allow the white car to turn into the restaurant.
Unfortunately, no one checked the curb lane.
“This is another example of stupid people, thinking they’re traffic police, idiots”
Thurs Apr 21
School board sued over students death
The family of a London area teenager who died nearly three years ago has filed a $2.45 million lawsuit against the TVDSB.
Jordan Gallant was 17 and a student at West Elgin Secondary school when he took his own life, May 14, 2008.
Gallant submitted an essay in which he expressed sorrow over a breakup and stated he wanted to kill himself.
The boy's teacher was negligent for not informing her supervisors or her student's family about the disturbing essay.
Thurs Apr 21
Jordan Gallant was 17 and a student at West Elgin Secondary school when he took his own life, May 14, 2008.
Gallant submitted an essay in which he expressed sorrow over a breakup and stated he wanted to kill himself.
The boy's teacher was negligent for not informing her supervisors or her student's family about the disturbing essay.
Thurs Apr 21
Teen charged in fatal collision
Police have charged a female youth in a fatal crash near Palmerston that killed a Wellesley teen.
The crash happened on March 20 when 17-year-old Lyndal Huber and two 15-year-old male passengers were driving west on Line 92 south east of Palmerston.
The male driver was pronounced dead on the scene, and the two passengers weren't injured, police said.
A female youth from the Harriston area is charged with careless driving.
Thurs Apr 21
The crash happened on March 20 when 17-year-old Lyndal Huber and two 15-year-old male passengers were driving west on Line 92 south east of Palmerston.
The male driver was pronounced dead on the scene, and the two passengers weren't injured, police said.
A female youth from the Harriston area is charged with careless driving.
Thurs Apr 21
Baby Joseph is going home.
The Maraachli family is bringing their 14-month-old son back to their Windsor home Thursday after the infant, who suffers from a progressive neurological disease, underwent a tracheotomy on March 21 at a St. Louis, Mo., hospital.
The tracheotomy, which created an opening into Joseph's windpipe through an incision in his neck, was a success, Dr. Robert Wilmott, chief of pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon and Saint Louis University School of Medicine, said in a release.
Thurs Apr 21
The tracheotomy, which created an opening into Joseph's windpipe through an incision in his neck, was a success, Dr. Robert Wilmott, chief of pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon and Saint Louis University School of Medicine, said in a release.
Thurs Apr 21
Cat burglred
A St. Thomas theft gives a new meaning to the term cat burglar.
A 22-year-old man faces charges after a cat was stolen from a St. Thomas animal rescue shelter on Wednesday.
Thankfully, the furry feline didn't use up any of its nine lives, and was returned to the shelter in good health, police said.
A St. Thomas man is charged with theft.
Thurs Apr 21
A 22-year-old man faces charges after a cat was stolen from a St. Thomas animal rescue shelter on Wednesday.
Thankfully, the furry feline didn't use up any of its nine lives, and was returned to the shelter in good health, police said.
A St. Thomas man is charged with theft.
Thurs Apr 21
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Online buzz over Harper diss
A UWO student has written an anti-Stephen Harper folk song that's quickly grabbed thousands of viewers online.
The catchy song by 19-year-old Clara Madrenas < Harper F---ed The Kids, a play on Frank Turner's Thatcher F---ed The Kids < has generated 4,000 views since the simple video of her singing the tune was uploaded Tuesday. "We created a song to get people riled up," she said. The video's viewership started skyrocketing when it was linked by an anti-Harper website. Wed Apr 20
The catchy song by 19-year-old Clara Madrenas < Harper F---ed The Kids, a play on Frank Turner's Thatcher F---ed The Kids < has generated 4,000 views since the simple video of her singing the tune was uploaded Tuesday. "We created a song to get people riled up," she said. The video's viewership started skyrocketing when it was linked by an anti-Harper website. Wed Apr 20
Toyota shutdowns expected
Slowdowns at area Toyota plants have been extended until June due to the ongoing parts shortage following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Employees at the Woodstock facility were notified yesterday that the plant will be shut down between May 23-27.
Production will also be halted on Monday and Fridays, with cars only being built on the day shift Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
More slowdowns are anticipated.
Wed Apr 20
Employees at the Woodstock facility were notified yesterday that the plant will be shut down between May 23-27.
Production will also be halted on Monday and Fridays, with cars only being built on the day shift Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
More slowdowns are anticipated.
Wed Apr 20
London holding Canadian baseball HOF ceremony
A made-in-London event will now be part of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's induction ceremony.
A fund raising event featuring 2011 inductee Tom Henke, the legendary Blue Jays pitcher, along with hall of famer Fergie Jenkins and Montreal Expos star Steve Rogers, will be held in London on the Friday of induction weekend.
It has honoured some of the biggest names in Canadian baseball history - including last year, when Roberto Alomar was inducted.
Wed Apr 20
A fund raising event featuring 2011 inductee Tom Henke, the legendary Blue Jays pitcher, along with hall of famer Fergie Jenkins and Montreal Expos star Steve Rogers, will be held in London on the Friday of induction weekend.
It has honoured some of the biggest names in Canadian baseball history - including last year, when Roberto Alomar was inducted.
Wed Apr 20
Flu toll hits 17
The death toll from the flu climbed to 17, the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported Wednesday.
Last season, eight flu deaths were reported in the city and county.
The latest reported death comes as the health unit advised that flu activity is continuing to decline in the London area and provincially.
There have been no institutional outbreaks and only one new hospitalization was reported in the previous week. Since the start of the flu season in September, 158 people have been hospitalized.
Wed Apr 20
Last season, eight flu deaths were reported in the city and county.
The latest reported death comes as the health unit advised that flu activity is continuing to decline in the London area and provincially.
There have been no institutional outbreaks and only one new hospitalization was reported in the previous week. Since the start of the flu season in September, 158 people have been hospitalized.
Wed Apr 20
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Husband's ashes stolen
Thieves broke into the apartment of a 91-year-old London woman and stole her most treasured item: her husband's ashes.
The widow, whose husband died in 2001, was hoping to be reunited with her partner of 53 years when she dies and is buried with his ashes.
The woman was in the hospital recovering from surgery when the break-in happened at her apartment in a seniors' residence, and her daughter said she can't bear to break the news to her mom.
Tues Apr 19
The widow, whose husband died in 2001, was hoping to be reunited with her partner of 53 years when she dies and is buried with his ashes.
The woman was in the hospital recovering from surgery when the break-in happened at her apartment in a seniors' residence, and her daughter said she can't bear to break the news to her mom.
Tues Apr 19
Sexual predator guilty again
Gregory Last was found guilty again for a brutal sexual assault of a London woman on her 19th birthday.
Last, 27, was convicted Tuesday morning by Superior Court Justice Lynne Leitch a month after hearing how Last met the woman on an afternoon in September 2003, hooked up with her in a London nightclub, convinced her to come into his residence, then sexually assaulted her for hours
The woman, now 26, cannot be named by court order.
Tues Apr 19
Last, 27, was convicted Tuesday morning by Superior Court Justice Lynne Leitch a month after hearing how Last met the woman on an afternoon in September 2003, hooked up with her in a London nightclub, convinced her to come into his residence, then sexually assaulted her for hours
The woman, now 26, cannot be named by court order.
Tues Apr 19
Diamond Air Craft scales down loan request
Diamond Aircraft is asking Industry Canada to give it about $8 million immediately so its laid-off workers can be recalled.
Mayor Joe Fontana, who's been directly involved in the plane maker's high-profile push for a $35 million federal loan, detailed the new request he says should be much easier to grant.
"This revised request, in my opinion, should be something easier for the government to deal with”
Diamond originally wanted a $35 million loan to kick start production of a new jet.
Tues Apr 19
Mayor Joe Fontana, who's been directly involved in the plane maker's high-profile push for a $35 million federal loan, detailed the new request he says should be much easier to grant.
"This revised request, in my opinion, should be something easier for the government to deal with”
Diamond originally wanted a $35 million loan to kick start production of a new jet.
Tues Apr 19
Londoner facing child porn charges
54-year-old London man faces child pornography charges.
The charges stem from a cyber crime unit investigation that led to the search of a London home.
Tim Whittal is faces multiple charges, including producing child pornography, possession of child pornography and contacting a minor for criminal purposes.
Tues Apr 19
The charges stem from a cyber crime unit investigation that led to the search of a London home.
Tim Whittal is faces multiple charges, including producing child pornography, possession of child pornography and contacting a minor for criminal purposes.
Tues Apr 19
Half-naked woman with bird in car arrested
Police in Kitchener, Ont., say officers arrested a woman Sunday who was driving while only partially dressed and with a pet bird flying loose in her car.
At 3:16 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police said the 58-year-old woman was driving down a street while continuously blowing her horn. Concerned for the driver's well-being, police tried to pull the car over. But police say the car hit a city bus and then another vehicle before officers were able to arrest the driver.
Tues Apr 19
At 3:16 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police said the 58-year-old woman was driving down a street while continuously blowing her horn. Concerned for the driver's well-being, police tried to pull the car over. But police say the car hit a city bus and then another vehicle before officers were able to arrest the driver.
Tues Apr 19
Monday, April 18, 2011
Personal records missing
Personal information for about 4,500 children who have been clients of speech therapy and hearing programs offered at the University of Western Ontario is missing, the university says.
The missing records include names, addresses, phone numbers, genders, birth dates, doctor information, school and child-care information and, in 142 cases, OHIP numbers of clients who took part in two programs between 1999 and 2010.
UWO announced it was missing a USB memory stick containing client records.
Mon Apr 18
The missing records include names, addresses, phone numbers, genders, birth dates, doctor information, school and child-care information and, in 142 cases, OHIP numbers of clients who took part in two programs between 1999 and 2010.
UWO announced it was missing a USB memory stick containing client records.
Mon Apr 18
London gets a spring clean up
A few snow flurries notwithstanding, London’s looking much cleaner and greener than it did just a few days ago.
Nearly 3,000 bags of litter were picked up during Saturday’s 16th annual London Clean & Green event that drew Londoners to roadsides and other public spaces across the city.
The city works with several groups to run the annual post-winter clean-up: Joe Kool’s, Amway, Try Recycling, London police, Pillar Nonprofit Network and the London-Middlesex Housing Corp.
Mon Apr 18
Nearly 3,000 bags of litter were picked up during Saturday’s 16th annual London Clean & Green event that drew Londoners to roadsides and other public spaces across the city.
The city works with several groups to run the annual post-winter clean-up: Joe Kool’s, Amway, Try Recycling, London police, Pillar Nonprofit Network and the London-Middlesex Housing Corp.
Mon Apr 18
Passover ‘a festival of freedom’
The Jewish celebration of Passover — the “cradle of Judaism” — begins Tuesday and London families will be taking part in the eight-day festival. Passover, which commemorates the story of the Jewish exodus in which Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt
After weeks of preparing their homes and cleaning them to make sure there is no leavened bread anywhere, families will sit down together on Tuesday for Passover Seder, a ritual asking of questions and answers that begins the holiday.
Mon Apr 18
After weeks of preparing their homes and cleaning them to make sure there is no leavened bread anywhere, families will sit down together on Tuesday for Passover Seder, a ritual asking of questions and answers that begins the holiday.
Mon Apr 18
Student safety focus as provincial parents' group meets
Student safety was a focus for a provincial parents' group that held its annual meeting in London on the weekend.
The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations -- akin to a PTA -- marked its 95th anniversary with a conference that examined the new-age pressures facing children, notably overall school safety in all grades.
"A lot of our members are here to be sure our children are in an environment that's safe," said group president Corinne Wolsey of Kincardine.
Mon Apr 18
The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations -- akin to a PTA -- marked its 95th anniversary with a conference that examined the new-age pressures facing children, notably overall school safety in all grades.
"A lot of our members are here to be sure our children are in an environment that's safe," said group president Corinne Wolsey of Kincardine.
Mon Apr 18
Sunday, April 17, 2011
One dead after collision
A man is dead after a motorcycle crash sent him and another person to hospital in Sarnia this weekend.
Police continued on Sunday their investigation into the single-vehicle crash, which occurred at the intersection of Finch Dr. and Cobblestone St. The time of the crash was not made public by police.
On Sunday, police said the man who was driving the motorcycle had died as a result of the crash.
Sun Apr 17
Police continued on Sunday their investigation into the single-vehicle crash, which occurred at the intersection of Finch Dr. and Cobblestone St. The time of the crash was not made public by police.
On Sunday, police said the man who was driving the motorcycle had died as a result of the crash.
Sun Apr 17
Perth County Stand off
Perth County OPP are urging rural residents west of St. Marys to stay indoors as they deal with an armed man barricaded inside a home.
Police were called to the home, on Line 4, west of St. Mary’s, at around 5 p.m. Saturday.
Officers at the scene Sunday morning are describing the standoff as a "stalemate." An ambulance appears to be on standby near the scene."
When officers arrived to investigate an incident at the home, a man barricaded himself inside.
Sun Apr 17
Police were called to the home, on Line 4, west of St. Mary’s, at around 5 p.m. Saturday.
Officers at the scene Sunday morning are describing the standoff as a "stalemate." An ambulance appears to be on standby near the scene."
When officers arrived to investigate an incident at the home, a man barricaded himself inside.
Sun Apr 17
K9 helps nab suspect
A police dog helped London cops nab a suspect in a Saturday night break-in at an east-end home.
Police say homeowners returned to their Huron St. home at about 11 p.m. Saturday to find a break-in underway. They contacted police.
Officers, working with their dog, tracked down a suspect.
Robert Girardin, 22, of London is charged with breaking and entering and failing to comply with a judicial recognizance.
Sun Apr 17
Police say homeowners returned to their Huron St. home at about 11 p.m. Saturday to find a break-in underway. They contacted police.
Officers, working with their dog, tracked down a suspect.
Robert Girardin, 22, of London is charged with breaking and entering and failing to comply with a judicial recognizance.
Sun Apr 17
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Two teens stabbed in school fight
An online fight that spilled into a real-life battle outside a London high school underscores the growing reality of social media’s role in sparking violence, police say.
Two teens were hospitalized with knife wounds, London police say, after they attacked an armed 17-year-old at South Secondary School in response to a squabble that started between the former classmates on the social-networking website.
Sat Apr 16
Two teens were hospitalized with knife wounds, London police say, after they attacked an armed 17-year-old at South Secondary School in response to a squabble that started between the former classmates on the social-networking website.
Sat Apr 16
Priest charged with sexual assault
Ontario Provincial Police in Lambton have charged a former priest with three counts of sexual assault.
Gabriele DelBianco is charged for incidents that occurred between 1983 and 1986, said the London diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, which issued an apology Friday. The diocese said it has received claims from six women regarding sexual misconduct that occurred while they were minors.
The diocese said DelBianco was sent in 1994 for evaluation at a residential facility an decided to leave the priesthood in 1996.”
Sat Apr 16
Gabriele DelBianco is charged for incidents that occurred between 1983 and 1986, said the London diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, which issued an apology Friday. The diocese said it has received claims from six women regarding sexual misconduct that occurred while they were minors.
The diocese said DelBianco was sent in 1994 for evaluation at a residential facility an decided to leave the priesthood in 1996.”
Sat Apr 16
Marc Emery to stay in US prison
Marc Emery is staying put in a U.S. prison.
Former Londoner Marc Emery has been denied a prison transfer back to Canada and will likely serve his entire sentence in the U.S.
His Vancouver lawyer, said the Canadian consulate advised Emery, 53, on Friday that he was denied a transfer to Canada by U.S. authorities due to the "seriousness of the offence" and "law enforcement concerns."
Emery is eligible to reapply for a transfer to a Canadian prison in two years.
Sat Apr 16
Former Londoner Marc Emery has been denied a prison transfer back to Canada and will likely serve his entire sentence in the U.S.
His Vancouver lawyer, said the Canadian consulate advised Emery, 53, on Friday that he was denied a transfer to Canada by U.S. authorities due to the "seriousness of the offence" and "law enforcement concerns."
Emery is eligible to reapply for a transfer to a Canadian prison in two years.
Sat Apr 16
Friday, April 15, 2011
No Children's Festival in 2011
There will be no London International Children's Festival this year.
"Festival operations are closed," states an announcement posted on the organization's website.
The site says the decision was made "as a result of changing business, fiscal entertainment and community landscape that no longer makes the Children's Festival a viable option for London and surrounding area."
Once a four-day party, the festival scaled back to three days in recent years.
Fri Apr 15
"Festival operations are closed," states an announcement posted on the organization's website.
The site says the decision was made "as a result of changing business, fiscal entertainment and community landscape that no longer makes the Children's Festival a viable option for London and surrounding area."
Once a four-day party, the festival scaled back to three days in recent years.
Fri Apr 15
Clinton area death probed
Police were tight-lipped Friday morning about a death investigation in Huron County.
In a news release asking for public assistance, Huron OPP said officers with its crime unit were probing a death that occurred on London Road north of Clinton and was reported at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
"At this time police do not feel foul play is involved," the release stated.
Fri Apr 15
In a news release asking for public assistance, Huron OPP said officers with its crime unit were probing a death that occurred on London Road north of Clinton and was reported at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
"At this time police do not feel foul play is involved," the release stated.
Fri Apr 15
Heavy rain in forecast
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for 15 to 30 millimeters of rain across Southwestern Ontario, including London.
The forecast predicts a low pressure system currently over Eastern Kansas will move slowly northeastward.
The rain is expected to begin overnight over Southwestern Ontario and reach Toronto early Saturday morning.
Brisk southeast winds will accompany the rain.
Fri Apr 15
The forecast predicts a low pressure system currently over Eastern Kansas will move slowly northeastward.
The rain is expected to begin overnight over Southwestern Ontario and reach Toronto early Saturday morning.
Brisk southeast winds will accompany the rain.
Fri Apr 15
Thursday, April 14, 2011
170,000 contraband cigarettes seized
A routine vehicle stop in Southwold Township led to the seizure of 170,000 contraband cigarettes.
OPP pulled over the vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation and searched it. Officers found 17 cases of contraband tobacco.
A 63-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both from Quebec, face charges under the Excise Act for possession of a tobacco not properly stamped.
If convicted, both men could face fines of up to $42,500 or five years in prison.
More charges are pending.
Thurs Apr 14
OPP pulled over the vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation and searched it. Officers found 17 cases of contraband tobacco.
A 63-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both from Quebec, face charges under the Excise Act for possession of a tobacco not properly stamped.
If convicted, both men could face fines of up to $42,500 or five years in prison.
More charges are pending.
Thurs Apr 14
two men charged in crash.
Later Wednesday, the man whose home was rammed with the pickup truck went to hospital and said he was struck by the pickup. He was treated for minor injuries and released from hospital.
The man with stab wounds, identified as John Walker, 52, of London, remains in hospital in critical condition.
Jessie Edwards, 37, of London, is charged with aggravated assault.
Walker is charged with assault with a weapon, dangerous operation of a vehicle, taking a motor vehicle without consent and property damage.
Thurs Apr 14
The man with stab wounds, identified as John Walker, 52, of London, remains in hospital in critical condition.
Jessie Edwards, 37, of London, is charged with aggravated assault.
Walker is charged with assault with a weapon, dangerous operation of a vehicle, taking a motor vehicle without consent and property damage.
Thurs Apr 14
List of New TVDSB guidelines
New guidelines:
Avoid homework on scheduled holidays. Avoid homework on days of significance.
Kindergarten: Families are encouraged to engage in early learning activities. Teachers may provide resources to support home-based activities.
Primary Grades 1-3: Homework should not exceed 20 minutes per evening
Junior Grades 4-6: Homework should not exceed 40 minutes per evening
Intermediate Grades 7-8: Homework should not exceed 60 minutes per evening
Secondary Grades 9-12: Homework should on average not exceed 90-120 minutes per evening.
Thursday April 14
Avoid homework on scheduled holidays. Avoid homework on days of significance.
Kindergarten: Families are encouraged to engage in early learning activities. Teachers may provide resources to support home-based activities.
Primary Grades 1-3: Homework should not exceed 20 minutes per evening
Junior Grades 4-6: Homework should not exceed 40 minutes per evening
Intermediate Grades 7-8: Homework should not exceed 60 minutes per evening
Secondary Grades 9-12: Homework should on average not exceed 90-120 minutes per evening.
Thursday April 14
New homework guidelines for Thames Valley schools
The Thames Valley District School Board is implementing new homework guidelines that could give students a break from work over the holidays.
A document posted on the Thames Valley District School Board website from the Program Services department outlines the new procedures that set homework time limits for students depending on their grade. The guidelines, set to take effect next fall, were written in response to questions and concerns regarding “the nature and use of homework” in schools.
Thursday April 14
A document posted on the Thames Valley District School Board website from the Program Services department outlines the new procedures that set homework time limits for students depending on their grade. The guidelines, set to take effect next fall, were written in response to questions and concerns regarding “the nature and use of homework” in schools.
Thursday April 14
“20 minute London makeover” tomorrow
The City of London wants to give London a “makeover” just in time for spring cleaning season.
The city is calling on local businesses to join the sixth annual city-wide “20 minute London makeover” tomorrow at 2 p.m.
The goal,for business owners and staff to clean up outside of their businesses for 20 minutes on Friday.
The “20 minute London makeover” is organized by London Clean & Green, a partnership of more than 40 local businesses dedicated improving the environment
Thursday April 14
The city is calling on local businesses to join the sixth annual city-wide “20 minute London makeover” tomorrow at 2 p.m.
The goal,for business owners and staff to clean up outside of their businesses for 20 minutes on Friday.
The “20 minute London makeover” is organized by London Clean & Green, a partnership of more than 40 local businesses dedicated improving the environment
Thursday April 14
UWO cracks Playboy party list
Parents may cringe, but many students are cheering.
The University of Western Ontario has cracked a Top-10 list, but not necessarily one school officials would want.
UWO, one of Ontario’s largest schools, has been named North America’s fourth-best party school by Playboy magazine.
Playboy’s UWO salute — in the adult magazine’s May issue — was taken with a special sense of pride at the school’s largest student residence, Saugeen Maitland Hall.
Thursday April 14
The University of Western Ontario has cracked a Top-10 list, but not necessarily one school officials would want.
UWO, one of Ontario’s largest schools, has been named North America’s fourth-best party school by Playboy magazine.
Playboy’s UWO salute — in the adult magazine’s May issue — was taken with a special sense of pride at the school’s largest student residence, Saugeen Maitland Hall.
Thursday April 14
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Youth arrested threats uttered
A young man is in custody and police are investigating after a teacher was reportedly threatened at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic high school.
Police had few details to release about the incident, which happened at around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
They did say a youth is in custody and that the incident involved "the threat of a weapon."
It's unclear whether the male who was arrested was a student at the school.
Wednesday April 13
Police had few details to release about the incident, which happened at around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
They did say a youth is in custody and that the incident involved "the threat of a weapon."
It's unclear whether the male who was arrested was a student at the school.
Wednesday April 13
Toronto terror suspect framed, defence argues
A Toronto man charged with terror-related offences was set up by a man he thought was a friend, the suspect's lawyer said Wednesday.
Mohamed Hersi, 25, is charged with participating in a terror group and counselling to participate in a terror group.
Hersi's lawyer, Anser Farooq, said that's where the story takes divergent paths: His client says he was going to Cairo to study; the government agent claims Hersi was headed to Somali to join the dreaded terror group al-Shabaab.
Wednesday April 13
Mohamed Hersi, 25, is charged with participating in a terror group and counselling to participate in a terror group.
Hersi's lawyer, Anser Farooq, said that's where the story takes divergent paths: His client says he was going to Cairo to study; the government agent claims Hersi was headed to Somali to join the dreaded terror group al-Shabaab.
Wednesday April 13
London Food Bank spring food drive now underway
The London Food Bank's spring food drive kicks off Friday and with an election looming, organizers hope Londoners still show their generosity.
Last year, 63,150 pounds of non-perishable food and non-food items were donated. Sixty per cent of that was given to other social services agencies, such as The Salvation Army.
About 3,000 families a month use the food bank.
The food bank saw its busiest month March 2010, when 3,477 families turned to it for help.
Wednesday April 13
Last year, 63,150 pounds of non-perishable food and non-food items were donated. Sixty per cent of that was given to other social services agencies, such as The Salvation Army.
About 3,000 families a month use the food bank.
The food bank saw its busiest month March 2010, when 3,477 families turned to it for help.
Wednesday April 13
Two men arrested in assault and robbery of taxi driver.
Two men were arrested Tuesday after an Aboutown Taxi driver was beaten unconscious over the weekend.
Police said the cabbie picked up two men near Dundas and Richmond streets about 3:30 a.m. Saturday and drove them to Windermere Rd. and Doon Dr.
One man tried to pay the fare with a debit card, but it was declined.
The driver was then robbed of a large amount of money.
William Fiddy, 21 and Adam Piasecki, 22, are charged with robbery.
Wednesday April 13
Police said the cabbie picked up two men near Dundas and Richmond streets about 3:30 a.m. Saturday and drove them to Windermere Rd. and Doon Dr.
One man tried to pay the fare with a debit card, but it was declined.
The driver was then robbed of a large amount of money.
William Fiddy, 21 and Adam Piasecki, 22, are charged with robbery.
Wednesday April 13
401 corridor development
The mayor told reporters Wednesday a company called PenEquity Realty Corp. is "moving through the process" to finalize a "significant development plan" where the highway meets that major east-west road.
But Fontana, who has pushed the development of lands along the 401 as a key piece of his vision for London's economic development, is optimistic about the possibilities.
"It is going to be an incredible signature piece," he said. "This is going to be a significant development on our (401) corridor."
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But Fontana, who has pushed the development of lands along the 401 as a key piece of his vision for London's economic development, is optimistic about the possibilities.
"It is going to be an incredible signature piece," he said. "This is going to be a significant development on our (401) corridor."
Wednesday April 13 13.
Downtown Fanshawe deal misses deadline
Council's own deadline to hammer out a deal with Fanshawe College over its proposed downtown campus has passed without a pact - but Joe Fontana is cautioning against alarm.
The mayor since that while negotiations with the college mav hit a snag, it's not fatal to the project to which city council has pledged $20 million.
"It's a little hiccup, but not a problem," Fontana said Wednesday, Fanshawe has found the heritage renovation costs much higher than anticipated.
The mayor since that while negotiations with the college mav hit a snag, it's not fatal to the project to which city council has pledged $20 million.
"It's a little hiccup, but not a problem," Fontana said Wednesday, Fanshawe has found the heritage renovation costs much higher than anticipated.
Wednesday April 13
Man stabbed after collision
A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a bizarre set of events that included a stabbing and car crash.
Around 6:45 am a man stabbed in the area of Quebec and Oxford streets.
The injured man got into a pickup truck and left the area.
Eight minutes later, cops got another call about a crash at Frances and Egerton streets.
A pickup matching the description of the Quebec and Oxford vehicle had struck a red car and fled the scene.
Around 6:45 am a man stabbed in the area of Quebec and Oxford streets.
The injured man got into a pickup truck and left the area.
Eight minutes later, cops got another call about a crash at Frances and Egerton streets.
A pickup matching the description of the Quebec and Oxford vehicle had struck a red car and fled the scene.
Wednesday April 13
An NHL team in London? It’s worth a look
Mayor Joe Fontana says.
A new study says London could support a big-league team.
“If other people are talking about the city of London — we’ve obviously got the population and the sporting fans, we’ve got space,” he said. “We’d love to look at it.”
The 43-page study, from the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation at UT, counts London among six Canadian cities that could support the NHL, with Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton.
A new study says London could support a big-league team.
“If other people are talking about the city of London — we’ve obviously got the population and the sporting fans, we’ve got space,” he said. “We’d love to look at it.”
The 43-page study, from the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation at UT, counts London among six Canadian cities that could support the NHL, with Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton.
Wednesday, April 13
Abduction-murder law wanted
An "abduction-murder" law with a mandatory life sentence and no chance of parole would reduce the number of tragic cases where children are kidnapped and killed.
"Tori Stafford didn't need to die," said Robert Geurts, a former Crown attorney and a defence lawyer for 10 years.
Stafford was killed in April 2009.
Terri-Lynne McClintic, 20, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received a mandatory life sentence in December, but under the current legislation, McClintic will be eligible for parole in 25 years.
Turbulence for Diamond Aircraft
A $35-million federal loan is just the first hurdle the London-made D-Jet would have to clear before it takes to the skies.
Although Diamond Aircraft has three prototypes, one of which has flown over London, it may take two years before the aircraft is certified and sold to customers, and it’s entering a segment of the aviation market littered with the wreckage of personal jet projects that never got off the ground, industry experts say.
Although Diamond Aircraft has three prototypes, one of which has flown over London, it may take two years before the aircraft is certified and sold to customers, and it’s entering a segment of the aviation market littered with the wreckage of personal jet projects that never got off the ground, industry experts say.
Police H.Q. Asbestos removal to cost an extra $1M
Despite shelling out $34 million to revamp London police headquarters just four years ago, it appears the city isn’t finished paying yet.
In a report to council’s finance committee, police are asking for nearly $1 million over two years — $399,000 in 2011 and $592,000 in 2012 — to remove all remaining asbestos from sections of the Dundas St. building untouched by the renovation.
The asbestos removal wasn’t included in the initial renovation price tag, there wasn’t enough money for it, said Deputy Chief Ian Peer.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Poison to perform at 2011 Rock the Park
Rock the Park organizers have confirmed that Bret Michaels and his band Poison will be opening this year’s concert series.
Scheduling had to be changed for some bands because of conflicts, but confirmed for this year’s event is Poision on Thursday evening, Meat Loaf, Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult and Bad Company’s Brian Howe on Friday evening and Stone Temple Pilots, Our Lady Peace, Sloan and Bleeker Ridge on Saturday evening.
The concert series runs July 21 to 23 in Harris Park.
Spring crackdown starts
London police are kicking off their annual spring crackdown on rowdy students.
Project LEARN (Liquor Enforcement and Reduction in Noise) starts Wednesday and ends April 30.
During the crackdown, police increase patrols in student housing areas around Fanshawe College, the University of Western Ontario and Richmond Row night spots where students gather.
Project LEARN (Liquor Enforcement and Reduction in Noise) starts Wednesday and ends April 30.
During the crackdown, police increase patrols in student housing areas around Fanshawe College, the University of Western Ontario and Richmond Row night spots where students gather.
$1-million grant awarded
A London researcher is the first in Canada to get a renewed government grant that will help change policies for mental health patients.
Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, the assistant director at the Lawson Health Research Institute, gets $1 million to further study the relationship between poverty and societal inclusion for people who have lived with mental illness.
Forchuk is the first researcher ever to have a Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) grant renewed.
Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, the assistant director at the Lawson Health Research Institute, gets $1 million to further study the relationship between poverty and societal inclusion for people who have lived with mental illness.
Forchuk is the first researcher ever to have a Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) grant renewed.
Child porn charges laid
A 15-year-old boy faces child porn charges after a month-long investigation in London.
London police say they searched a London home on Friday and charged the teen after a cyber crime investigation that began in early March.
The boy is charged with four counts of possession of child pornography, three counts of making available child pornography and one count of accessing child pornography.
The arrest was made possible by a grant from the ministry of community safety and correctional services and the attorney general.
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