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Monday, March 7, 2011
India source of opiates
The drugs were from New Delhi, India.
They entered Canada from the U.S.
They were bound for another city, but never made it out of our area.
A joint police investigation led to charges against one man and nearly a pound of heroin, it put a dent in a drug trade that is rare in London.
"That's a great deal of end-value product off the street. Someone's lost a great deal of money as a result of us intercepting this."
Kid Rock to play at JLC
Kid Rock will play the John Labatt Centre on May 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The Detroit rock star's eighth studio album Born Free is a change for Kid Rock.
“The catalyst for this record was Detroit, and my thoughts on the world through the lens of Detroit. Watching everything go downhill over the past few years, the economy, the loss of jobs everywhere, I wanted to make a record that reflected the times but that still had soul."
The Detroit rock star's eighth studio album Born Free is a change for Kid Rock.
“The catalyst for this record was Detroit, and my thoughts on the world through the lens of Detroit. Watching everything go downhill over the past few years, the economy, the loss of jobs everywhere, I wanted to make a record that reflected the times but that still had soul."
Rescuers face harsh conditions.
MELBOURNE - Police divers are facing tougher conditions Monday as they search for the body of an eight-year-old who fell into a creek near Melbourne Saturday.
Colder temperatures have thickened the ice for the three Ontario Provincial Police divers from the OPP search and recovery unit in Gravenhurst.
The divers are working with Melbourne volunteer firefighters to scour Gentleman creek where Kayla Maybee went missing.
OPP Const. praised the divers and volunteers Monday for their work in harsh conditions.
Colder temperatures have thickened the ice for the three Ontario Provincial Police divers from the OPP search and recovery unit in Gravenhurst.
The divers are working with Melbourne volunteer firefighters to scour Gentleman creek where Kayla Maybee went missing.
OPP Const. praised the divers and volunteers Monday for their work in harsh conditions.
Crime of the week March 7 2011
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Gordon’s Gold Jewelry store at 760 Hyde Park Road. 2 Male suspects wearing hoods, entered the store, one armed with what was described as a handgun. A shot may have been fired before the suspects began smashing the display cases and grabbing merchandise. The Suspects fled with jewelry to an awaiting stolen vehicle. If you have any information please call crime stoppers at 1-800-265-4444 or visit www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
Fontana 100th day in office
Time seems to be flying at city hall for Joe Fontana -- and while the past three months haven't been head-spinning for London's mayor, they've certainly held their share of surprises.
There was unanimous council support for a tax-freeze budget, for example. And the relatively smooth push so far towards what Fontana calls "rightsizing" city hall.
The mayor, who assumed power Dec. 1 in the same building where his political career started decades ago, will mark his 100th day in office.
Health inspector suspended
A public health inspector has been suspended and an investigation launched, the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health agency has announced.
The male inspector, one of eight working for the agency, was suspended after management found what the health unit is describing only as "potential inconsistencies in premise inspection reports."
"The inspector in question has been placed on suspension pending the results of an investigation," Cynthia St. John, executive director of Elgin St. Thomas Public Health, said in a statement..
St. John disclosed few details about the incident when interviewed Friday but promised a followup report by next week.
The male inspector, one of eight working for the agency, was suspended after management found what the health unit is describing only as "potential inconsistencies in premise inspection reports."
"The inspector in question has been placed on suspension pending the results of an investigation," Cynthia St. John, executive director of Elgin St. Thomas Public Health, said in a statement..
St. John disclosed few details about the incident when interviewed Friday but promised a followup report by next week.
UWO students highlight mental health
Overwhelmed by bouts of depression and unsure about the state of her mental health, Jennifer Francis was confused about where to turn for help.
Francis, then a first-year student at the University of Western Ontario, eventually was diagnosed with bipolar, obsessive compulsive and panic disorders.
She found help through medical treatment and counselling and went on to earn an degree in civil engineering.
But she believes one thing, besides the medical support she received, would have helped her hold on to hope: support from her fellow students.
“I would have really benefited from peer support,” said Francis.
Now that’s about to change, as the university students’ council has launched a Holding on to Hope campaign (holdingontohope.ca) to help students help students and reduce the stigma of mental illness.
“I’ve heard a lot of comments from students on campus about people with mental illness being violent and exhibiting other anti-social behaviour,” said Daniella McIntosh, a fourth-year psychology major and Western student council’s first Mental Health Issues Commissioner who is leading the Holding onto Hope campaign
Students will help students understand that counselling is available if they feel depressed, overwhelmed with homework feel homesick or feel alone.
They’ve launched the campaign in an effort to break the uncomfortable silence surrounding mental illness and help those directly affected by mental illness as well as friends and family.
“We want to show support to those suffering from mental illness,” said McIntosh.
Online and on campus, McIntosh and student council president-elect Andrew Forgione are getting people’s stories out. A series of videos on the YouTube channel, mentalhealthuwo, share the experiences of people such as Francis, who have struggled with mental illness and the ways they’ve been able to manage their challenges.
“We want to train upper-year student leaders to direct first-year students on how to access help if they need it,” said Forgione.
Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook have been used to launch the initiative, McIntosh said.
“The online presence is amazing. People are getting the word out through re-tweeting. It Gets Better London has been supportive as has the website, mindyourmind.ca.” she said.
The campaign also has won endorsement from the top: “There’s no shame in this, and there’s no need to suffer alone,” writes UWO president Amit Chakma on the holdingontohope.ca homepage.
“Whether you’re grappling with how to manage a busy schedule or struggling with more complex personal issues affecting your frame of mind, it’s important to reach out for help.”
Francis, meanwhile, volunteers with the United Way and shares her story in workplaces across Ontario.
Mental Health Awareness Week will be part of the Holding onto Hope campaign and runs between March 21 and 24 in the UWO atrium.
Francis, then a first-year student at the University of Western Ontario, eventually was diagnosed with bipolar, obsessive compulsive and panic disorders.
She found help through medical treatment and counselling and went on to earn an degree in civil engineering.
But she believes one thing, besides the medical support she received, would have helped her hold on to hope: support from her fellow students.
“I would have really benefited from peer support,” said Francis.
Now that’s about to change, as the university students’ council has launched a Holding on to Hope campaign (holdingontohope.ca) to help students help students and reduce the stigma of mental illness.
“I’ve heard a lot of comments from students on campus about people with mental illness being violent and exhibiting other anti-social behaviour,” said Daniella McIntosh, a fourth-year psychology major and Western student council’s first Mental Health Issues Commissioner who is leading the Holding onto Hope campaign
Students will help students understand that counselling is available if they feel depressed, overwhelmed with homework feel homesick or feel alone.
They’ve launched the campaign in an effort to break the uncomfortable silence surrounding mental illness and help those directly affected by mental illness as well as friends and family.
“We want to show support to those suffering from mental illness,” said McIntosh.
Online and on campus, McIntosh and student council president-elect Andrew Forgione are getting people’s stories out. A series of videos on the YouTube channel, mentalhealthuwo, share the experiences of people such as Francis, who have struggled with mental illness and the ways they’ve been able to manage their challenges.
“We want to train upper-year student leaders to direct first-year students on how to access help if they need it,” said Forgione.
Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook have been used to launch the initiative, McIntosh said.
“The online presence is amazing. People are getting the word out through re-tweeting. It Gets Better London has been supportive as has the website, mindyourmind.ca.” she said.
The campaign also has won endorsement from the top: “There’s no shame in this, and there’s no need to suffer alone,” writes UWO president Amit Chakma on the holdingontohope.ca homepage.
“Whether you’re grappling with how to manage a busy schedule or struggling with more complex personal issues affecting your frame of mind, it’s important to reach out for help.”
Francis, meanwhile, volunteers with the United Way and shares her story in workplaces across Ontario.
Mental Health Awareness Week will be part of the Holding onto Hope campaign and runs between March 21 and 24 in the UWO atrium.
Approx 100 Canadians stuck in Libya
Nearly 100 Canadians are still trapped in strife-torn Libya as fighting intensifies and rebel forces battle their way towards the capital city of Tripoli.
Foreign Affairs confirmed Sunday they were in contact with about 90 Canadians and looking for ways to get them home safely.
On Saturday, Canada managed to pluck nine Canadians, along with U.S., U.K. And Ukrainian citizens, from Libya using a C130 Hercules military aircraft to take them to nearby Malta.
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