A London Transit bus driver was beaten after a car rear-ended his bus downtown Monday.
A car crashed into a bus at Dundas and Wellington streets around 2:30 p.m.
The driver of the car got out of his car, got on the bus and attacked the bus driver and demanded money, police said.
The driver had minor injuries.
While in custody, the suspect threatened an officer.
A 28-year-old London man, Terry Philip, faces multiple charges, including assault and uttering death threats.
Tues May 31
Up to the minute news and information for London Ontario Canada and surrounding regions.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Man dead, police hurt in collisions
A London police officer, at the scene of a fatal crash in west London, was struck early Saturday by a driver who’s now facing alcohol-related charges.
The chain-reaction played out over about two hours early Saturday on Col. Talbot Rd. near the on-ramps to Highway 401 and Highway 401, police say.
The first collision happened just minutes after midnight at the intersection of Col. Talbot and Decker Dr., a crash so severe police say both vehicles landed off the road.
A 74-year-old man from St. Thomas — his name hasn’t yet been made public, pending notification of family — died at the scene, police say.
John Ewart, 51, of Dutton is facing a raft of charges, including impaired driving causing death.
Sun May 29
The chain-reaction played out over about two hours early Saturday on Col. Talbot Rd. near the on-ramps to Highway 401 and Highway 401, police say.
The first collision happened just minutes after midnight at the intersection of Col. Talbot and Decker Dr., a crash so severe police say both vehicles landed off the road.
A 74-year-old man from St. Thomas — his name hasn’t yet been made public, pending notification of family — died at the scene, police say.
John Ewart, 51, of Dutton is facing a raft of charges, including impaired driving causing death.
Sun May 29
Man robbed in downtown attack
A man was beaten up and robbed by a group of five people in downtown London early Saturday, city police say.
The man was walking south near the intersection of Richmond and Kent streets at about 3:30 a.m. when he was approached by five men, one of whom started a conversation with the victim.
A second man, however, grabbed the victim’s “property,” police say, and one man struck him in the face before the group ran off.
The victim’s injuries are described as minor.
Sun May 29
The man was walking south near the intersection of Richmond and Kent streets at about 3:30 a.m. when he was approached by five men, one of whom started a conversation with the victim.
A second man, however, grabbed the victim’s “property,” police say, and one man struck him in the face before the group ran off.
The victim’s injuries are described as minor.
Sun May 29
Young girl hit by car
A four-year-old girl is in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Sarnia this weekend.
Police in that city say the youngster ran into the path of a vehicle heading east on Kathleen Ave. at about 5 p.m. Saturday.
Citizens at the scene were able to free her from under the vehicle, police say. She was sent to Bluewater hospital, then transferred to a London hospital due to a serious leg injury.
The 48-year-old driver, police say, was determined to not be at fault.
Sun May 29
Police in that city say the youngster ran into the path of a vehicle heading east on Kathleen Ave. at about 5 p.m. Saturday.
Citizens at the scene were able to free her from under the vehicle, police say. She was sent to Bluewater hospital, then transferred to a London hospital due to a serious leg injury.
The 48-year-old driver, police say, was determined to not be at fault.
Sun May 29
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Man faces firearms charges
A London man has been charged with several firearm offences after a search warrant on Pawnee Crescent last Friday afternoon.
William Marr, 53, faces charges with respect to possession and storage of the seized firearms.
Wed May 25
William Marr, 53, faces charges with respect to possession and storage of the seized firearms.
Wed May 25
Monday, May 23, 2011
Phone booth robbed
London police are looking for a suspect after a cell phone kiosk in Masonville Mall was robbed at gunpoint Sunday.
A lone male approached staff at the Virgin Mobile kiosk in the mall around 12:30 p.m. and brandished a handgun in his waist, police said.
He fled after getting an undisclosed amount of merchandise.
Nobody was hurt, police said.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, five-foot-five, 150 lbs, wearing aviator style sunglasses, a long sleeve black shirt with red and white stripes and dark jeans.
Mon May 23
A lone male approached staff at the Virgin Mobile kiosk in the mall around 12:30 p.m. and brandished a handgun in his waist, police said.
He fled after getting an undisclosed amount of merchandise.
Nobody was hurt, police said.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, five-foot-five, 150 lbs, wearing aviator style sunglasses, a long sleeve black shirt with red and white stripes and dark jeans.
Mon May 23
Police looking for flasher
London police are looking for a suspect who exposed himself to a young girl in the White Hills area Saturday.
A man parked in an older model, black car near Blackacres Blvd. and Edgehill Rd. asked a girl to look into his car, then showed her his genitals around 6:30 p.m., police say.
The male is described as being in his 40s, overweight with dark skin, black hair and a black goatee.
Anyone with information should call police at 519-661-5670.
Mon May 23
A man parked in an older model, black car near Blackacres Blvd. and Edgehill Rd. asked a girl to look into his car, then showed her his genitals around 6:30 p.m., police say.
The male is described as being in his 40s, overweight with dark skin, black hair and a black goatee.
Anyone with information should call police at 519-661-5670.
Mon May 23
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Second-degree murder charges laid
A London man has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his wife.
Daniel Jimenez-Acosta, 42, is charged in the Wednesday slaying of Patricia Pasheco-Hernandez, 41, police said Thursday.
She was found dead at the couple's home at 64 Adswood Rd. in the Westminster Park area shortly before noon.
Neighbours say the couple have three children.
Sat May 21
Daniel Jimenez-Acosta, 42, is charged in the Wednesday slaying of Patricia Pasheco-Hernandez, 41, police said Thursday.
She was found dead at the couple's home at 64 Adswood Rd. in the Westminster Park area shortly before noon.
Neighbours say the couple have three children.
Sat May 21
Friday, May 20, 2011
One big street fiesta
Dundas St. will be home to more than cars this summer.
Packed with live music, vendors, activities for kids and local artists, Dundas will be turned into one big street party over four weekends this summer between Wellington and Ridout streets for Car Free Festival.
And the love will be spread to four neighbourhoods - Old East Village, Old South, Kipps Lane and Summerside - which will each have their own Car Free Festival during a weekend this summer.
Fri May 20
Packed with live music, vendors, activities for kids and local artists, Dundas will be turned into one big street party over four weekends this summer between Wellington and Ridout streets for Car Free Festival.
And the love will be spread to four neighbourhoods - Old East Village, Old South, Kipps Lane and Summerside - which will each have their own Car Free Festival during a weekend this summer.
Fri May 20
Police investigate gun fire
London police are investigating after a bullet hole was found through a home on Spiritwood Court Thursday. Police were called to the area at 6:15 a.m. When they arrived, residents inside the home told investigators they awoke about 3 a.m. to knocking at their door. Moments later, they heard a noise they thought was a firecracker and saw two people running away. When they awoke again in the morning, they found a bullet hole in their door and called police.
Fri May 20
Fri May 20
Weapons seized, three arrested
Three men face a slew of weapons charges after they were arrested at the corner of Wellington Rd. and Horton St. Thursday night.
Sources say police were called just after 11 p.m. after someone reported suspicious people in the area and later seized several weapons, including a rifle.
Three men were arrested and face several charges for weapons offences.
Fri May 20
Sources say police were called just after 11 p.m. after someone reported suspicious people in the area and later seized several weapons, including a rifle.
Three men were arrested and face several charges for weapons offences.
Fri May 20
Couples relationship unstable
The woman found dead in a southeast London home wanted to end her relationship with her husband, sources close to the family say.
It's also alleged that Patricia Pacheco-Hernandez and Daniel Jimenez-Acosta had been arguing in the days leading up to Pacheco-Hernandez's death.
London police found the 41-year-old mother of three dead in the two-story Adswood Rd. townhouse she shared with her husband after a neighbour's frantic 911 call Wednesday.
Fri May 20
It's also alleged that Patricia Pacheco-Hernandez and Daniel Jimenez-Acosta had been arguing in the days leading up to Pacheco-Hernandez's death.
London police found the 41-year-old mother of three dead in the two-story Adswood Rd. townhouse she shared with her husband after a neighbour's frantic 911 call Wednesday.
Fri May 20
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Russian droids roam City Hall
Mayor Joe Fontana liked his robot so much he named him, not surprisingly "Joe," took him for a spin and offered to plunk down $5,000 to buy one on the spot.
Two robots, looking a little like modern-day R2D2s, spent Thursday rolling around the second floor of City Hall as their Russian manufacturers made a pitch to Fontana and city staff for them to start making the 'bots in London.
Thurs May 19
Two robots, looking a little like modern-day R2D2s, spent Thursday rolling around the second floor of City Hall as their Russian manufacturers made a pitch to Fontana and city staff for them to start making the 'bots in London.
Thurs May 19
Victim asks public for help
Two men who beat another so badly he's in hospital are on the loose and St. Thomas police are asking for the public's help to find them.
The two men entered a Wellington St residence about 6 p.m. Wednesday and severely beat the resident.
The resident was taken to St. Thomas General Hospital then transferred to London Health Sciences Centre.
One of the men may have been of Hispanic descent. They were seen fleeing the area in a green van, police said.
Thursday May 19
The two men entered a Wellington St residence about 6 p.m. Wednesday and severely beat the resident.
The resident was taken to St. Thomas General Hospital then transferred to London Health Sciences Centre.
One of the men may have been of Hispanic descent. They were seen fleeing the area in a green van, police said.
Thursday May 19
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Man arrested in suspicious death
London police have arrested a man after a woman's body was found in a townhouse in the city's south end.
Police are investigating a "suspicious death" at 64 Adswood Rd. after being called this afternoon.
Police but confirmed the two people knew each other. Neighbours said the couple had three children.
Neighbour John Bowden, who lives across the street, saw police bring a man out of the house in handcuffs about 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 18
Police are investigating a "suspicious death" at 64 Adswood Rd. after being called this afternoon.
Police but confirmed the two people knew each other. Neighbours said the couple had three children.
Neighbour John Bowden, who lives across the street, saw police bring a man out of the house in handcuffs about 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 18
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
SIU investigates death
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a senior citizen fractured a bone while being arrested by London police.
The 71-year-old woman was injured when police arrested her on Grosvenor St. Monday, said Frank Phillips, a spokesperson with the Special Investigations Unit.
London police went to a residence on Grosvenor St. for an investigation about 7 p.m. When officers arrived they dealt with two people in the home.
The 71-year-old woman was taken to University Hospital, where she was treated.
It’s not known why the woman was arrested.
The SIU investigates reports involving police, where there’s been a death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.
Tues May 17
The 71-year-old woman was injured when police arrested her on Grosvenor St. Monday, said Frank Phillips, a spokesperson with the Special Investigations Unit.
London police went to a residence on Grosvenor St. for an investigation about 7 p.m. When officers arrived they dealt with two people in the home.
The 71-year-old woman was taken to University Hospital, where she was treated.
It’s not known why the woman was arrested.
The SIU investigates reports involving police, where there’s been a death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.
Tues May 17
45K missing from Wildcats
Woodstock police won’t confirm they’re investigating missing money within the Woodstock Wildcats Girls Hockey Association.
"In an effort to protect the integrity of any potential investigation that may result, the Woodstock police service will not be making any further comment at this time," police said in a release Monday afternoon.
Police said they were contacted Monday by the association’s executive, who reported “financial inconsistencies” within the organization.
QMI Agency has learned that $45,000 has gone missing at the organization, and that there may have been other financial issues in the last two years as well.
Tues May 17
"In an effort to protect the integrity of any potential investigation that may result, the Woodstock police service will not be making any further comment at this time," police said in a release Monday afternoon.
Police said they were contacted Monday by the association’s executive, who reported “financial inconsistencies” within the organization.
QMI Agency has learned that $45,000 has gone missing at the organization, and that there may have been other financial issues in the last two years as well.
Tues May 17
Would be robber foiled
A would-be, middle-aged female bank robber warned she had explosives and demanded cash, but got away with nothing Monday afternoon.
The woman walked into the Bank of Montreal at 457 Wharncliffe Rd about 1:50 p.m., London police said.
The woman said she had explosives but when she was denied cash, fled.
Police said no one was hurt, no cash was taken and it appears there were no explosives.
They're looking for white female, about 50 to 60 years old, 5'3" tall with a slim build.
Tues May 17
The woman walked into the Bank of Montreal at 457 Wharncliffe Rd about 1:50 p.m., London police said.
The woman said she had explosives but when she was denied cash, fled.
Police said no one was hurt, no cash was taken and it appears there were no explosives.
They're looking for white female, about 50 to 60 years old, 5'3" tall with a slim build.
Tues May 17
Rain could last until June
Just wait until June.
That’s when the rain may finally abate and we’ll get a stretch of sun and warmth, Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson says.
He described the past few days as a “triple whammy” of cold, windy and wet.
“(Monday) was the real insult to injury of not getting out of the single digits” in temperature, he said. Ordinarily, this time of year is shirtsleeves weather.
Tues May 17
That’s when the rain may finally abate and we’ll get a stretch of sun and warmth, Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson says.
He described the past few days as a “triple whammy” of cold, windy and wet.
“(Monday) was the real insult to injury of not getting out of the single digits” in temperature, he said. Ordinarily, this time of year is shirtsleeves weather.
Tues May 17
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Man charged after chase
A motorist faces charges after a chase through downtown London. Two police officers were in a marked van at Wellington and Horton streets about 4 p.m. Saturday when they saw a car weave through lanes at high speed heading east on Horton. The driver refused to stop and turned north on Colborne St.,going through two red lights. Police broke off the chase. A few minutes later, police spotted the vehicle parked on Dundas St. A 22-year old London man is charged with dangerous driving, failure to stop for police, theft under $5,000 and breaching probation order.
Sun May 15
Sun May 15
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Body recovered from river
A man's body was discovered in the Ausable River Friday afternoon.
Lambton OPP were called to the river near Lazy Lane, east of Port Franks, about 2:30 p.m. after someone reported a body in the river.
Police and the Northville fire department pulled it out.
The man's body was sent to London for an autopsy, which police said, will be done in the next few days.
Police said the investigation is in the early stages and they'll release more information when they have it.
Sat May 14
Lambton OPP were called to the river near Lazy Lane, east of Port Franks, about 2:30 p.m. after someone reported a body in the river.
Police and the Northville fire department pulled it out.
The man's body was sent to London for an autopsy, which police said, will be done in the next few days.
Police said the investigation is in the early stages and they'll release more information when they have it.
Sat May 14
Friday, May 13, 2011
CIty hall wants feedback
City hall expects 150 Londoners to attend Saturday when it holds a first-ever conference aimed at improving citizen engagement in civic politics.
The so-called community engagement task force will use the citizen input to help craft a policy guiding how the public is notified on issues and how feedback is collected.
'(It's) not just communicating with people but how do we interact with people? How does decision-making get done here?' said Elaine Gamble, the city's communications director.
Fri the 13
The so-called community engagement task force will use the citizen input to help craft a policy guiding how the public is notified on issues and how feedback is collected.
'(It's) not just communicating with people but how do we interact with people? How does decision-making get done here?' said Elaine Gamble, the city's communications director.
Fri the 13
UWO helps NASA crew
Researchers at Western are doing their part to keep the crew safe aboard the space shuttle Endeavour after it launches Monday.
Before NASA astronauts step outside their spacecraft at the International Space Station, they'll rely on data from the Canadian Meteor Orbit Radar, based at the University of Western Ontario, to determine it's safe to do so.
UWO scientists use a series of smart cameras, a radar system and computer modeling, to provide real-time data.
Fri the 13th
Before NASA astronauts step outside their spacecraft at the International Space Station, they'll rely on data from the Canadian Meteor Orbit Radar, based at the University of Western Ontario, to determine it's safe to do so.
UWO scientists use a series of smart cameras, a radar system and computer modeling, to provide real-time data.
Fri the 13th
College lands aviation program
For the first time, Fanshawe College will offer students an aviation technician program starting this September.
Aviation Maintenance students will be learn to service and repair Radar, navigation systems, communications and radios and black boxes - which are actually orange - aboard helicopters and small planes that have already arrived at the college's new Transportation Technologies, building, the program head said.
The program, which can accept about 40 students, is among 10 transportation technology programs at the campus.
Fri the 13th
Aviation Maintenance students will be learn to service and repair Radar, navigation systems, communications and radios and black boxes - which are actually orange - aboard helicopters and small planes that have already arrived at the college's new Transportation Technologies, building, the program head said.
The program, which can accept about 40 students, is among 10 transportation technology programs at the campus.
Fri the 13th
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Collision sends driver to hospital
A SUV lies upside down after a collision on Second St. at Oxford St. on Tuesday in London.
Police said the northbound SUV was struck by a westbound car that ran through a red light, flipping the vehicle onto its roof shortly after 3 p.m.
The driver of the SUV was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tues May 10
Police said the northbound SUV was struck by a westbound car that ran through a red light, flipping the vehicle onto its roof shortly after 3 p.m.
The driver of the SUV was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tues May 10
Microsoft buys skype for $8.5B
Microsoft confirmed today that it has indeed bought Skype from an investor group led by Silver Lake for $8.5bn.
The software giant said the buyout of Luxembourg-based Skype's technology would "enhance" Microsoft's current portfolio of real-time communications products and services.
In a statement Microsoft emphasised that its "long-standing focus and investment" in Lync, Outlook, Messenger, Hotmail and Xbox Live would continue despite the acquisition.
Skype will be slotted into Microsoft as a new business division.
Tues Apr 10
The software giant said the buyout of Luxembourg-based Skype's technology would "enhance" Microsoft's current portfolio of real-time communications products and services.
In a statement Microsoft emphasised that its "long-standing focus and investment" in Lync, Outlook, Messenger, Hotmail and Xbox Live would continue despite the acquisition.
Skype will be slotted into Microsoft as a new business division.
Tues Apr 10
Concil labels London as "campassionate" city
Politicians voted Monday night to designate London a "compassionate city" -- making it the second city in the world to do so.
A nationwide effort dubbed Canadians For Compassion, led by Londoner Jannet Ann Nordemann, reached its first goal with London council voting to adopt the title first formally accepted by Seattle.
The designation essentially means city hall will work with community organizations to discuss ways to make London more compassionate and develop projects to demonstrate that compassion.
Tues May 10
A nationwide effort dubbed Canadians For Compassion, led by Londoner Jannet Ann Nordemann, reached its first goal with London council voting to adopt the title first formally accepted by Seattle.
The designation essentially means city hall will work with community organizations to discuss ways to make London more compassionate and develop projects to demonstrate that compassion.
Tues May 10
Playground takeover
A secluded area in the Limberlost public-housing complex has become a haven for drug dealers and users, residents say.
Last week, playground equipment was taken down by the city of due to safety violations.
Now that it's gone, it's a hangout for illegal activity.
"I'm very upset. They sit here, they drink, they do their crack," said resident Lawrence Grimoldby.
Tues May 10
Last week, playground equipment was taken down by the city of due to safety violations.
Now that it's gone, it's a hangout for illegal activity.
"I'm very upset. They sit here, they drink, they do their crack," said resident Lawrence Grimoldby.
Tues May 10
City agrees on $20M for Fanshawe
City council voted Monday to raise the curtain on a new star in downtown London, but not all the early reviews are positive.
By a 10-5 vote, politicians approved granting up to $20 million for Fanshawe College's downtown School of Applied and Performance Arts, which is projected to eventually bring 1,000 students to the core.
The project has been billed as a key step to further revitalize downtown, though not everyone joined Joe Fontana in a figurative standing ovation Monday.
Tues May 10
By a 10-5 vote, politicians approved granting up to $20 million for Fanshawe College's downtown School of Applied and Performance Arts, which is projected to eventually bring 1,000 students to the core.
The project has been billed as a key step to further revitalize downtown, though not everyone joined Joe Fontana in a figurative standing ovation Monday.
Tues May 10
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Taliban release video capture of Canadian
A Canadian man says he has been treated humanely while being held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan, a newly released video shows.
Colin Mackenzie Rutherford, 27, is seen sitting in front of a canvas background in the undated video, posted online Sunday. He is wearing a grey coat and green pants, and sits with his hands on his knees.
He confirms his name, his father's name and age as 26 in the video, indicating it was likely shot before his birthday on Dec. 21.
Colin Mackenzie Rutherford, 27, is seen sitting in front of a canvas background in the undated video, posted online Sunday. He is wearing a grey coat and green pants, and sits with his hands on his knees.
He confirms his name, his father's name and age as 26 in the video, indicating it was likely shot before his birthday on Dec. 21.
Man charged with child porn
A 51-year-old London man faces child pornography charges after an investigation by the city police cyber crime unit.
Stephen Cornish is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography, four counts of making available child pornography and one count of accessing child pornography, London police said Saturday.
Sun May 8
Stephen Cornish is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography, four counts of making available child pornography and one count of accessing child pornography, London police said Saturday.
Sun May 8
London mom to hit big at Rogers Centre
On Mother’s Day she’ll be honoured with the best seats in the Rogers Centre and a central role in the fight against breast cancer — but pity the fan who crosses her path with a chi-chi snack or a glass of wine.
Joanne Lubansky Johns of London has spent a lifetime caring for people, as a mother, friend and nurse, but when it comes to baseball, the 57-year-old is a traditionalist, and that means hot dogs, peanuts and an ice-cold beer.
Sun May 8
Joanne Lubansky Johns of London has spent a lifetime caring for people, as a mother, friend and nurse, but when it comes to baseball, the 57-year-old is a traditionalist, and that means hot dogs, peanuts and an ice-cold beer.
Sun May 8
Missing woman found dead
Police divers have found the body of a missing Leamington woman in a car in Lake Erie.
Family members reported Maria Correia, 50, was missing Wednesday after she failed to return from shopping for groceries.
The OPP marine and underwater units found her body in Wheatley Harbour, about 10 kilometres west of Leamington, Friday.
Essex OPP said Saturday they had no evidence of foul play.
A post mortem was scheduled at a Windsor hospital Saturday.
Sun May 8
Family members reported Maria Correia, 50, was missing Wednesday after she failed to return from shopping for groceries.
The OPP marine and underwater units found her body in Wheatley Harbour, about 10 kilometres west of Leamington, Friday.
Essex OPP said Saturday they had no evidence of foul play.
A post mortem was scheduled at a Windsor hospital Saturday.
Sun May 8
Man beaten for laptop
London police have arrested one man and are looking for another after a Saturday morning assault over a laptop.
A 44-year-old man was walking at about 8:15 Saturday morning when two men approached him.
The two men cornered him in a doorway and tried to take his laptop.
The man refused and the two began to punch and kick him in the face and ribs until he let go of the laptop.
A 19-year-old London man was charged with robbery.
Police are looking for a white male, 20 to 23 years old, 5’7” tall and weighing about 174 lbs.
Sun May 8
A 44-year-old man was walking at about 8:15 Saturday morning when two men approached him.
The two men cornered him in a doorway and tried to take his laptop.
The man refused and the two began to punch and kick him in the face and ribs until he let go of the laptop.
A 19-year-old London man was charged with robbery.
Police are looking for a white male, 20 to 23 years old, 5’7” tall and weighing about 174 lbs.
Sun May 8
Friday, May 6, 2011
Failed mom jailed 2 years
Sara Whittington, 36, was jailed today for two years less a day for the disappearance of her infant daughter, Abbygail Dice in September, 2007.
Superior Court Justice Peter Hockin said Whittington had caused "great harm" to her family, the baby's father's family and the community by not admitting to where she disposed the body of the baby.
Whittington was convicted of offering an indignity to a body after a trial.
Whittington told Hockin she "failed (Abbygail ) as a mother."
Fri Apr 6
Superior Court Justice Peter Hockin said Whittington had caused "great harm" to her family, the baby's father's family and the community by not admitting to where she disposed the body of the baby.
Whittington was convicted of offering an indignity to a body after a trial.
Whittington told Hockin she "failed (Abbygail ) as a mother."
Fri Apr 6
Unemployment rate steady
The London area unemployment rate held steady at 8.3% in April while Canada's jobless rate fell to 7.6%.
In the London-St. Thomas area the number of people employed grew by 800 last month but that was offset by another 1,000 people entering the labour force.
Statistics Canada said the national economy gained 58,300 jobs.
BMO Capital Markets called the April jobs numbers "a show of strength which should dampen some budding concerns that the North American economy was losing serious steam."
Fri Apr 6
In the London-St. Thomas area the number of people employed grew by 800 last month but that was offset by another 1,000 people entering the labour force.
Statistics Canada said the national economy gained 58,300 jobs.
BMO Capital Markets called the April jobs numbers "a show of strength which should dampen some budding concerns that the North American economy was losing serious steam."
Fri Apr 6
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Standoff started with traffic violation
A three-hour standoff with a man who locked himself inside an SUV in Wortley Village Wednesday started after the suspect cut off an OPP cruiser on Wharncliffe Rd.
Officers followed the man to Craig St. where they pulled over the vehicle.
“He basically refused to speak to the officers, so they called for city police to attend to assist with dealing with this male,” said Const. Bob Hogan, a police spokesperson.
Police noticed the SUV had what appeared to be bulletproof windows.
Thurs May 5
Officers followed the man to Craig St. where they pulled over the vehicle.
“He basically refused to speak to the officers, so they called for city police to attend to assist with dealing with this male,” said Const. Bob Hogan, a police spokesperson.
Police noticed the SUV had what appeared to be bulletproof windows.
Thurs May 5
Man stabbed in back
Two BMX riding suspects stabbed a male in east London early Thursday morning.
A male and a female were walking on Hale St. near Trafalgar St. around 1:30 a.m. when two men approached them on BMX bikes.
One of the riders attacked the male, while the second rider stabbed the male in the back with a pocketknife, police said.
The male was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
They are described as white, between 20 and 25 years old, with thin builds.
Thurs May 5
A male and a female were walking on Hale St. near Trafalgar St. around 1:30 a.m. when two men approached them on BMX bikes.
One of the riders attacked the male, while the second rider stabbed the male in the back with a pocketknife, police said.
The male was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
They are described as white, between 20 and 25 years old, with thin builds.
Thurs May 5
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Man stabbed during fight
A male was sent to hospital after getting stabbed in an early morning dustup Tuesday in downtown London.
An altercation between two groups of males around 2 a.m. led to a fight, police said.
A male was stabbed and taken to hospital in serious condition, police said.
He remains in hospital where his condition has been upgraded to stable.
A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both London residents, are charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.
Wed May 4
An altercation between two groups of males around 2 a.m. led to a fight, police said.
A male was stabbed and taken to hospital in serious condition, police said.
He remains in hospital where his condition has been upgraded to stable.
A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both London residents, are charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.
Wed May 4
100-million Gateway project planned
A $100-million "gateway" project will mark London's Highway 401 entrance.
More than 60 acres of land -- from the Costco store, south of Hwy. 401 on Wellington Road to Dingman Road -- will be home to a 500,000 square foot retail and commercial plaza.
"It is an exciting development, we want to bring London to Hwy. 401," said David Johnston, president of PenEquity. Realty Corp. in Toronto who is developing the project.
Wed May 4
More than 60 acres of land -- from the Costco store, south of Hwy. 401 on Wellington Road to Dingman Road -- will be home to a 500,000 square foot retail and commercial plaza.
"It is an exciting development, we want to bring London to Hwy. 401," said David Johnston, president of PenEquity. Realty Corp. in Toronto who is developing the project.
Wed May 4
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tombstone uncovered in backyard
The owners of a Major St. home in London uncovered a tombstone in their backyard while doing some spring gardening.
The homeowners, who moved into the house last year, were digging up shrubs and trees on their east end property Monday afternoon when they made the discovery.
They immediately called police.
Police are investigating where the gravestone came from and how it ended up in the backyard.
The tombstone is inscribed with "Varga" and "Emrick 1898 Husband" and "Karoline 1896 -- 1969"
Tues May 3
The homeowners, who moved into the house last year, were digging up shrubs and trees on their east end property Monday afternoon when they made the discovery.
They immediately called police.
Police are investigating where the gravestone came from and how it ended up in the backyard.
The tombstone is inscribed with "Varga" and "Emrick 1898 Husband" and "Karoline 1896 -- 1969"
Tues May 3
Election results
*London--Fanshawe
Liberal Roger Caranci 4,893
Conservative Jim Chahbar 14,300
NDP-New Democratic Party Irene Mathyssen 21,689
Green Party Matthew Peloza 1,201
CHP Canada G.J. Rancourt 535
Polls reporting: 197/197
Voter turnout: 42,618 of 74,338 registered electors (57.3%)
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*London North Centre
NDP-New Democratic Party German Gutierrez 13,007
Green Party Mary Ann Hodge 2,235
Liberal Glen Pearson 17,765
Conservative Susan Truppe 19,484
Animal Alliance/Environment Voters AnnaMaria Valastro 236
Polls reporting: 247/247
Voter turnout: 52,727 of 88,624 registered electors (59.5%)
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*Elgin--Middlesex--London
CAP Will Arlow 150
Green Party John Fisher 1,529
CHP Canada Carl Hiemstra 582
Conservative Joe Preston 28,958
NDP-New Democratic Party Fred Sinclair 12,436
Liberal Graham Warwick 6,812
Polls reporting: 247/247
Voter turnout: 50,467 of 80,796 registered electors (62.5%)
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*London West
Green Party Brad Arthur Corbett 1,688
Liberal Doug Ferguson 16,652
NDP-New Democratic Party Peter Ferguson 16,109
Conservative Ed Holder 27,673
United Party Rod Morley 66
Polls reporting: 279/279
Voter turnout: 62,188 of 92,572 registered electors (67.2%)
Tues May 3
Liberal Roger Caranci 4,893
Conservative Jim Chahbar 14,300
NDP-New Democratic Party Irene Mathyssen 21,689
Green Party Matthew Peloza 1,201
CHP Canada G.J. Rancourt 535
Polls reporting: 197/197
Voter turnout: 42,618 of 74,338 registered electors (57.3%)
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*London North Centre
NDP-New Democratic Party German Gutierrez 13,007
Green Party Mary Ann Hodge 2,235
Liberal Glen Pearson 17,765
Conservative Susan Truppe 19,484
Animal Alliance/Environment Voters AnnaMaria Valastro 236
Polls reporting: 247/247
Voter turnout: 52,727 of 88,624 registered electors (59.5%)
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*Elgin--Middlesex--London
CAP Will Arlow 150
Green Party John Fisher 1,529
CHP Canada Carl Hiemstra 582
Conservative Joe Preston 28,958
NDP-New Democratic Party Fred Sinclair 12,436
Liberal Graham Warwick 6,812
Polls reporting: 247/247
Voter turnout: 50,467 of 80,796 registered electors (62.5%)
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*London West
Green Party Brad Arthur Corbett 1,688
Liberal Doug Ferguson 16,652
NDP-New Democratic Party Peter Ferguson 16,109
Conservative Ed Holder 27,673
United Party Rod Morley 66
Polls reporting: 279/279
Voter turnout: 62,188 of 92,572 registered electors (67.2%)
Tues May 3
Man wanted in connection to robbery
A person was taken to hospital with cuts after a knife-point robbery in London Monday.
The individual was on Gammage St. shortly after 9 p.m. when a suspect with a knife demanded their wallet, police said.
The two struggled and the suspect fled after his eye was injured in the fight.
Police are looking for a suspect who is described as white male in his early 20's, 5'10, short brown hair, with a thin face and thin build.
Tues May 3
The individual was on Gammage St. shortly after 9 p.m. when a suspect with a knife demanded their wallet, police said.
The two struggled and the suspect fled after his eye was injured in the fight.
Police are looking for a suspect who is described as white male in his early 20's, 5'10, short brown hair, with a thin face and thin build.
Tues May 3
Monday, May 2, 2011
Election Primer
To vote: Most voting-age citizens will have been mailed a registration card telling them where to vote. If you didn’t get one, or aren’t sure of your riding, you can call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or any of the London returning offices in the city’s four ridings:
* London-North-Centre: 519-951-7127
* London-Fanshawe: 519-457-2839
* London West: 519-473-8862
* Elgin-Middlesex-London: 519-631-3190
Voting hours: Polls open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 9:30 p.m.
Mon May 2
* London-North-Centre: 519-951-7127
* London-Fanshawe: 519-457-2839
* London West: 519-473-8862
* Elgin-Middlesex-London: 519-631-3190
Voting hours: Polls open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 9:30 p.m.
Mon May 2
ATV rams cop cruiser
A St. Marys man faces charges after allegedly ramming a cruiser with all-terrain vehicle in an attempt to evade police.
Officers tried to pull over an ATV on Perth Rd. 130 after observing the driver operate the vehicle in an “unsafe manner,” Perth OPP said.
When the officer tried to get out of the cruiser the ATV rammed the driver’s side door, police said.
Police arrested the suspect at his residence.
A 27-year-old man faces multiple charges.
Mon May 2
Officers tried to pull over an ATV on Perth Rd. 130 after observing the driver operate the vehicle in an “unsafe manner,” Perth OPP said.
When the officer tried to get out of the cruiser the ATV rammed the driver’s side door, police said.
Police arrested the suspect at his residence.
A 27-year-old man faces multiple charges.
Mon May 2
London man accused of speading HIV
Police are looking for more complainants after an HIV positive London man was charged with aggravated sexual assault. The incident took place in February 2010.
Daniel Gracie, 33, is accused of sexually assaulting a female who is now infected with HIV, police said.
Gracie knew he was HIV positive at the time of the alleged assault and may have had unprotected sex with other women after learning about his condition in 2002, police said.
Gracie is in police custody.
Mon May 2
Daniel Gracie, 33, is accused of sexually assaulting a female who is now infected with HIV, police said.
Gracie knew he was HIV positive at the time of the alleged assault and may have had unprotected sex with other women after learning about his condition in 2002, police said.
Gracie is in police custody.
Mon May 2
Armed man robs church
A drunken man wielding a stick stormed into a London church service and demanded cash on Sunday.
Shortly before 4 p.m., two parishioners at a downtown church asked a man who was drinking on the steps to leave the property. The man attacked the two men, ripping the shirt of one and throwing a piece of concrete at the other, police said.
Armed with a wooden stick and a brick, the man went into the church and interrupted the service, demanding money.
Mon May 2
Shortly before 4 p.m., two parishioners at a downtown church asked a man who was drinking on the steps to leave the property. The man attacked the two men, ripping the shirt of one and throwing a piece of concrete at the other, police said.
Armed with a wooden stick and a brick, the man went into the church and interrupted the service, demanding money.
Mon May 2
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Osama Bin Laden dead
Osama Bin Laden killed by a U.S. asset, in mansion outside Islamabad the capitol of Pakistan. President Obama to issue statement.
Sun May 1
Sun May 1
Delinquents assault London man
A London man was assaulted with a skateboard and shot with a pellet gun outside his home early Sunday morning.
The victim said he heard a group of males yelling and making noises outside, police said.
The man ask the teens to be quiet, and they went after him, assaulting him with a skateboard, and shooting at him five or six times with a pellet gun, police said.
The suspects were described as being white males, between 16 and 19 years old.
Sun May 1
The victim said he heard a group of males yelling and making noises outside, police said.
The man ask the teens to be quiet, and they went after him, assaulting him with a skateboard, and shooting at him five or six times with a pellet gun, police said.
The suspects were described as being white males, between 16 and 19 years old.
Sun May 1
Another senior dead in collision
An 85-year-old man died Saturday night, after a crash at Wonderland and Medway roads.
Middlesex OPP had not yet released the identity of the elderly man who had been driving south on Wonderland when his car approached a stop sign at Medway, then "entered the intersection and collided with an eastbound (car)," according to a Sunday morning news release.
Paramedics took the man to hospital, where he later died, police said.
Sun May 1
Middlesex OPP had not yet released the identity of the elderly man who had been driving south on Wonderland when his car approached a stop sign at Medway, then "entered the intersection and collided with an eastbound (car)," according to a Sunday morning news release.
Paramedics took the man to hospital, where he later died, police said.
Sun May 1
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