Diamond aircraft layoffs

After months of waiting for a federal loan to manufacture its new D-Jet, the head of Diamond Aircraft says he is suspending the program and temporarily laying off 213 people, more than half the remaining staff at the plant.
“We are disappointed and frustrated in the extreme to take this drastic action. We had deferred this action as long as possible,” said Diamond President Peter Maurer.
Maurer said the workers would be recalled if the federal government comes through with the $35 million loan.

2 remain missing in Woodstock explosion

WOODSTOCK - The number of unaccounted people from the Victoria Street South explosion and fire has dropped to two.
Rod Freeman, Chief of the Woodstock Police Services met with media outside of the police headquarters at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
"Two are still unaccounted for. Twenty-four hours has passed. We must prepare ourselves for what might be a tragic day," Freeman said.
The five people listed as unaccounted were located through resources including the Criminal Investigation Unit and the Red Cross Family Reunification Program.

2M fire investigated

The cause of a $2-million fire that damaged three Hyde Park businesses is under investigation.
London firefighters were called to London Trim and Door at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday. Firefighters reported heavy smoke and flames on the north portion of the building at 1895 Blue Heron Dr. near Hyde Park and Fanshawe Park roads as they arrived.
The fire department brought in three large-capacity water tankers to help fight the blaze and stop it from spreading to the south side of the building.