Isha Bhargava

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Isha Bhargava is a multiplatform reporter for CBC News and has worked for its Ontario newsrooms in Toronto and London. She loves telling current affairs and human interest stories. You can reach her at [email protected]

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Can the NDP hold onto its fortress Ontario riding of London-Fanshawe? Voters weigh in

CBC News spoke to voters in the southwestern Ontario riding of London-Fanshawe which has been an NDP stronghold since 2006. Incumbent Lindsay Mathyssen, who was elected in 2019, is seeking a third term.

City council closes regular 'service depots' at one of London's biggest encampments

London is ending food and water distribution, garbage pickup and portal washroom service at a riverside park that's become home to more than three dozen people.

Desperate to walk again, this 25-year-old Ontario woman is ready to pay $40K for U.S. spinal assessment

A London woman injured in a car crash says she's left with no choice but to pay to see a doctor in the United States after waiting almost two years for a diagnosis from an Ontario spine surgeon.

Catholic Londoners remember the 'transformative' legacy of Pope Francis

Members of London's Catholic community are remembering Pope Francis as a transformative leader who was dedicated to serving others and always stood up for what he believed in. 
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Old East Village community hopeful new Hard Rock Hotel will boost tourism in the area

A new Hard Rock Hotel opened its doors in London, Ont.'s Old East Village (OEV) district on Wednesday, and the community says it's hopeful the new addition will help revitalize their neighbourhood that's been struggling in recent years. 

London contractor pleads guilty to defrauding homeowners out of thousands in unfinished renos

Andrew Fraser, 33, a contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars in deposits from clients and not completing their renovations, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in a London, Ont., courtroom on Tuesday. 

At the epicentre of Ontario's measles outbreak, residents reel with concern

Residents in St. Thomas and Aylmer share their concerns about the region leading Ontario's measles cases as a local Mennonite Community Service teams up with public health expand its message to communities.

No changes for Ontario truckers at U.S. border, but tariff threats leading to fewer shipments

An association representing Ontario's trucking industry says it's been business as usual at Canada-U.S. border crossings with regular wait times and inspections, but the constant back and forth with President Donald Trump's tariffs is leading to fewer shipment orders in both countries. 

Muslim group, constituents call for Andrew Lawton's removal as Conservative candidate in southern Ontario

An anti-Islamophobia advocacy group is urging the Conservatives to remove a London, Ont.-area candidate from the federal election ballot over past comments about marginalized groups. When reached by CBC News, Andrew Lawton pointed to an earlier social media post in which he said he was "reckless" while facing mental health challenges but will continue to do better.

Unsafe crosswalk by Children's Museum sparks calls for change

A London mom is calling on the city to improve safety at a pedestrian crosswalk near the Children's Museum that's surrounded by heavy traffic and construction because she fears someone could get seriously hurt.