The Weeknd is declared world’s most popular artist: Western students react
Maya Fernandez / London, Ont. / March 23, 2023 Canadian-born artist, the Weeknd, has been named the world’s most popular artist by Guinness World Records after reaching the most monthly listeners on Spotify. We asked Western University students their thoughts on this news: Madison Montgomery, second-year MIT student. “I’m surprised thatContinue Reading
Italian soccer club bans Hitler-jersey wearing fan
March 23, 2023 Roman soccer organization S.S. Lazio has slapped a lifetime ban on a fan who was wearing a pro-Hitler jersey to Sunday’s match against Roma at Stadio Olimpico, according to several news reports. The fan wore a jersey with the name ‘Hitlerson’ on the back, and the numberContinue Reading
London historical house signs available for order
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
Elon Musk endorses Nike’s ‘Go Beyond’ campaign*
*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
How Londoners are gearing up for Ramadan
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
London dress shop busy as prom season rolls in
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
City council to consider options before removing Thames Pool
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
Fire a ‘devastating blow,’ says Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
The fire took place on Saturday, destroying the former London Psychiatric Hospital. Caelan Beard and Rebecca Asselstine | London, Ont. | March 22, 2023 A fire broke out on Saturday, destroying a recreation hall at the formerly occupied London Psychiatric Hospital. Although the hospital was no longer in use atContinue Reading
Daily News Roundup
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
Shake Shack burger chain coming to Canada in 2024
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