Local MP Arielle Kayabaga takes on House leadership without a sitting Parliament
London MP Arielle Kayabaga was appointed as House Leader and Minister of Democratic Institutions on Thursday under new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet. But the timing of Kayabaga’s appointment raises some questions about the implications for this role and the future of Carney’s leadership, according to some academics. Continue Reading
Death of a department store: Hudson’s Bay files for liquidation after 350 years of business in Canada
The famous department store and pillar of Canadian retail history filed a motion to liquidate their assets early Monday morning during a court proceeding, citing nearly $1 billion of debtContinue Reading
Two Londoners charged and arrested for car theft, vehicle recovered
Two Londoners were arrested and charged for stealing a vehicle. The stolen car has been recovered and the individuals were seen in court on Monday.
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Diesel spill gridlock in east London after crash
Alex Compton and Andres Mona // London, Ont. // March 19, 2024 One driver was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries following a crash in the east end this morning. A major collision involving a diesel spill has shut down Dundas Street near Kostis Avenue. Emergency services are on sceneContinue Reading
Cloud nine on air
Quinlan Carnegie // London, Ont. // March 19, 2024 MMJC Radio is your destination for all things London and Western News. Today’s topics include Listen to the March 19, 2024 newscast!Continue Reading
Banff film festival comes to London
Shelby Paulgaard // London, Ont. // March 19, 2024 The Banff Centre Film Festival World Tour is coming to London this week starting Tuesday, Feb. 19. The tour covers 45 countries on seven different continents, and a selection of films from the festival will be screened Tuesday, Wednesday and ThursdayContinue Reading
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney lying in state today
Celeste Laube // Canada // March 19, 2024 Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is lying in state today. Hundreds are expected to show up to pay their respects. He was the 18th Prime Minister and served from 1984 to 1993. He died on Feb. 29. Dignitaries and members of theContinue Reading
‘Passionate, not prodigies’ — students aim to break barriers at Western film festival
Erika Pepe // London, Ont. // March 19, 2024 Eleven student films are set to debut tonight at the Western Undergraduate Film Society’s (WUFS) annual Film Festival, with four prizes up for grabs. Co-Presidents of WUFS Adam Bento and Dhiren Dhoum have been planning the festival — which will take placeContinue Reading
Students, faculty question Western’s response to gender-based violence
Raeesa Valeni // London, Ont. // March 19, 2024 Some students and faculty are questioning whether Western University Senate’s decision to add a blurb to all syllabi denouncing gender-based sexual violence (GBSV) actually addresses the seriousness of the issue. They say a statement that many people may not see doesn’tContinue Reading
‘Makes me sad’: Western students react to Spotify removing Bollywood music
Heba Suleiman // London, Ont. // March 23, 2023 In a recent development, the popular music streaming app Spotify has removed Bollywood music from its platform after negotiations with the Zero Music Company for the renewal of their licensing agreement. That doesn’t sit well with Western University music students weContinue Reading