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RCMP sent London police warning in wake of deadly Montreal shooting
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (494+ words) The RCMP sent London police an emergency alert reportedly warning about possible copycats following a shooting in Montreal that killed an officer. London police confirmed the force received the bulletin from the Mounties but wouldn't disclose the contents. The Globe…...
Why does Ontario want to shape local police board priorities?
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1296+ words) The Ford government says the change would improve alignment, while critics warn it could undermine local oversight. TORONTO " Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner wants local police boards to align with provincial public-safety priorities and will soon have the legal power…...
Police watchdog ends sexual assault probe against London officer
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (286+ words) A man alleged he was sexually assaulted on July 16, 2019 after his arrest. Ontario's police watchdog has terminated its investigation into a man's claim that a London police officer fondled his genitals nearly seven years ago. The 32-year-old man filed a…...
Two dead, one hurt in Lambton County crash: Ontario Provincial Police
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) Two people are dead and another suffered minor injuries following a two-vehicle collision in a rural part of Lambton County, Ontario Provincial Police say. It was about 3 p. m. on Tuesday when the OPP said that several roads were closed in Plympton-Wyoming…...
Q+A: Will Ontario taxpayers lose money on the 'gravy plane'?
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (807+ words) The Ontario government says it will seek to sell the aircraft for what it paid. In their latest reversal, the Ontario PC government is selling a just-under-$29-million jet it bought for the premier's use. Here's what's happening and what…...
London trustee, officials react to sweeping school board changes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (325+ words) The province has proposed legislation that would significantly reduce trustee powers. Education Minister Paul Calandra introduced legislation Monday that could see a major overhaul in how Ontario school boards are run, including significantly reducing the role of trustees. Some Thames…...
Ontario budget leans on existing supports, limited new aid for key sectors
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (723+ words) More than half of Ontario's exports to the United States avoided tariffs under CUSMA. TORONTO " Ontario's new provincial budget has been released, with the Progressive Conservative government calling it "a Plan to Protect Ontario," but it includes few new measures…...
Fanshawe College to cut 163 more jobs despite provincial funding plan
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (541+ words) Total job losses will reach 500 since last spring as president awaits funding allocation. More job cuts are coming at London's embattled community college, despite Ontario lifting a seven-year freeze on college and university tuition and promising billions in additional revenue…...
Thames Valley school board's new support office fields 14 inquiries
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) The student and family support office opened in January. The Thames Valley District school board's new student and family support office has received more than a dozen inquiries since opening last month. The board is among several under provincial supervision…...
Expert backs Quebec proposal to ban outlaw biker names, logos in public
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (522+ words) Quebec public security minister has tabled the proposed legislation. Ontario'should follow the lead of'Quebec'and adopt legislation banning criminal groups from publicly displaying their names and logos, says an organized crime expert. Quebec Public Security Minister'Ian Lafreni're'tabled legislation last month aimed…...