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Caelan Beard // London, Ont. // March 23, 2023 Londoners who own the city’s oldest homes can once again start apply for heritage signs with information about the original owners. The popular historical house-sign program operated by the Architectural Conservation of Ontario (ACO) is back-on after a 20-month break toContinue Reading

*Mock Campaign Nike has chosen one of the world’s most polarizing figures, Elon Musk, as the brand ambassador for its “Go Beyond” campaign. Nike released its own version of the moon boot in a live-event on Thursday. Elon Musk unveiled the Cosmonaut live from outer space. The Cosmonaut will beContinue Reading

Trishla Parekh | London, Ont. | March 22, 2023 With Ramadan beginning Thursday, Western Journalism Studio asked Londoners how they are preparing for the occasion. “Ramadan is one of the world’s best kept secrets,” said Asim Hussain, a Toronto-based artist professionally known as Student Asim. “You’ve got two billion peopleContinue Reading

Soon-to-be high school graduates are flocking to London to find the perfect prom dress. Celina Alders and Emily Koppers | London. Ont | March 22, 2023 Some might say the most important day of your life is your wedding, or maybe the birth of your first child. But for Grade 12s,Continue Reading

The decision to remove the pool came out after numerous pricey repairs. Brian Williams | London, Ont. | March 22, 2023 City council voted Tuesday to explore more options before removing the Thames Park Pool following a multitude of complaints from Old South residents. The pool is the oldest inContinue Reading

Listen to Wednesday’s local stories, from the ‘London Nooncast’ with Heba Suleiman Heba Suleiman | London, Ont. | March 22, 2023 Today’s news items include:Continue Reading

The American fast-food chain has announced plans to open in Canada. Linda Zhang | London, Ont. | March 22, 2023. American burger chain Shake Shack has announced plans to expand to Canada next year.   The flagship location will open in Toronto, and the menu will feature signature items such asContinue Reading

Friends, family, and members of the public are concerned about Isabelle Dan’s unknown whereabouts. Caroline Jones | London, Ont. | March 22, 2023 A Markham-based lawyer has been missing for almost three weeks, leaving family, friends and police concerned for her whereabouts. Isabella Dan was last seen in the eveningContinue Reading

The fungus Candida auris can be deadly, and it’s rapidly spreading across the United States. Linda Zhang | London, Ont. | March 22, 2023 A deadly fungal infection is rapidly spreading through the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Candida auris is a type ofContinue Reading