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Electoral reform keeps stalling in Canada, but advocate says it isn't dead
Although the U.S. trade tariffs may be driving the debate in Canada's federal election, a non-profit advocacy group says now is the perfect time to renew the discussion over shifting Canada to a proportional representation electoral system.
Stories of suffering and hope emerge at discussion of homelessness
The screening of a documentary film about London's addiction and homelessness crisis drew a strong crowd to London's Palace Theatre on Monday.
Why London's supervised drug-use site can't serve clients who smoke illegal drugs
As London police move to crack down on illegal drug use in public spaces, the operator of the city's supervised drug consumption facility is frustrated Ontario rules don't allow them to supervise the smoking of illegal and often deadly drugs, including fentanyl.
As candidate no-shows grow this election, do in-person debates still matter?
More candidates are opting to skip all-candidates debates and meetings this federal election. So where does that leave what has traditionally been considered an essential part of the electoral process?
Ontario home destroyed in 'suspicious' fire hours before tenant vacate order took effect
A B.C. resident who's the executor in charge of an Ontario farmhouse co-owned by her father is frustrated it took months to get a legal order to get a person she describes as a squatter off the property north of Goderich. Hours before the order came into effect, the house was destroyed in a suspicious fire.
Firearm enthusiasts in Aylmer, Ont., question Liberals' aim on gun safety
In this federal election, the president of a longstanding gun club in Alymer, Ont., would like to see the Liberals shift their gun-safety measures away from them and more toward proven criminals who use illegal guns.
City storefront grant a bid to boost business, fill London downtown vacancies
In order to fill more vacant storefronts in downtown London, the city is offering a grant to cover some of the costs of upgrading signage, lighting and other upgrades.
Students, faculty union say Fanshawe College cuts will hit hard
Students and the faculty union at Fanshawe College say the school's decision to suspend 40 programs will be difficult to deal with.
Ring road redux? London to revisit an old fix to new traffic congestion
Although neither measure is supported by city staff, councillors have voted to revisit two older plans to ease traffic congestion: a ring road and widening Wonderland Road in London, Ont.
As Canadian politicians talk more military spending, how could that benefit London, Ont.?
U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada have changed the conversation around military spending during this federal election. So how will that affect London, Ont., where General Dynamic Land Systems-Canada produces light-armoured military vehicles?