Latest from Alessio Donnini
Mother of man who drowned in St. Thomas calls for life-jacket loan program
To make sure her son's spirit lives on, and to prevent others from drowning as he did, a Port Stanley woman started a movement to introduce a life-jacket loaner program at two prominent bodies of water in Elgin County.
Exercise, weight loss and 10 other ways to avoid dementia, according to London scientists
A team of researchers in London have channeled the power of research into creating a straightforward list of low-cost and self-driven steps anyone can take to reduce their risk of dementia, through steps like moving more, losing weight and controlling blood pressure.
Computer whiz, 10, breathes new life into old devices to keep them from landfill
A London boy with a self-taught talent for repairing discarded computers is getting help from people in his neighbourhood who are donating to encourage his passion.
How a London, Ont., funeral director is destigmatizing death through conversation
A London, Ont. funeral director is on a quest to de-stigmatize death by speaking about it as much as he can, to as many people as possible.
Growing food for those in need from a downtown office? Cheap and easy, says London charity
In downtown London, an urban farming project is sprouting hope, with trays of microgreens grown in a simple office space providing fresh, nutritious food to those facing food insecurity, while offering valuable job skills to adults with disabilities
Fires, vandalism put Palace Theatre at risk, theatre officials say
Leaders and volunteers at a beloved east London theatre are on edge following a start to the winter that's included a number of fires being lit in their entryway, a burglary, and damage to the front of the historic building.
Why blood donors are rallying Londoners to join them amid high demand
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is asking Londoners to consider being extra generous this winter, as the need for donations rises and the number of people donating struggles to keep up with demand.
London's mayor urges being 'open' to Ontario plans for tougher encampment, drug use rules amid some pushback
London's mayor applauded Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent announcement of new legislation that's expected to crack down on homeless encampments, increase shelter funding and give police new tools to combat open drug use. However, three London councillors are among those opposed to use of the notwithstanding clause as part of any new legislation.
Drug treatment experts in London not surprised auditor general says Ontario's opioid plan lacking
Experts in harm-reduction and opioid addictions in London, Ont. say the auditor general's report that that found the province's opioid crisis strategy lacking in key areas tells them what they already know, but there is hope its findings lead to change.
Fanshawe College Partners with WSIB to revolutionize first responder training with $20M lab
Fanshawe College lauded a historic investment from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Friday, as the start of a new era in which the London college will use emerging technologies to transform mental health care — and resiliency — for first responders.