U.S. stock markets ended Tuesday’s session mixed, with major indexes struggling to find clear direction as investors weighed conflicting economic signals, sliding oil prices, and lingering uncertainty over the future path of interest rates. While some technology stocks managed modest gains, losses in energy shares and renewed concerns about inflation kept overall market momentum in…
The federal government’s approval of a $50-billion merger between global mining giant Anglo American and Canada’s Teck Resources Limited is being widely hailed as a transformative moment for British Columbia’s economy. Provincial leaders, industry groups, and business advocates say the deal positions B.C. at the centre of the global critical minerals industry, promising billions in…
Public health officials in the London region are sounding the alarm after an unusually early surge in influenza cases, a trend that mirrors rising flu activity across much of the country. Infection rates, hospital admissions, and test positivity levels are all climbing at a faster pace than typically seen at this time of year, prompting…
A London court has handed down a significant fine to a man who operated a downtown magic mushroom dispensary, bringing an end to a closely watched legal case that raised constitutional questions about drug laws and freedom of thought. The sentencing follows the rejection of a constitutional challenge earlier this year and reinforces the current…
Three Scottish men accused in the death of Owen Sound restaurant owner Sharif Rahman have formally entered the Canadian justice system, marking a significant moment in a case that has deeply affected the local community and drawn international attention. Their brief court appearance on Friday represented the culmination of a lengthy investigation that spanned two…
A newly released housing report shows that rental availability in the London region has reached its highest level in more than a decade, offering a rare sign of relief in a market long defined by scarcity. However, tenant advocates warn that higher vacancy rates alone are not enough to ease the financial strain faced by…
Animal welfare rarely sits quietly. It barks, it marches, and sometimes it stands politely outside hospital doors holding signs that ask uncomfortable questions. That scene unfolded Friday at St. Joseph’s Health Care, where advocates gathered to demand clarity on the fate of dogs once used in medical research. The issue is simple on the surface….
The London Knights delivered an impressive performance on home ice Friday night, securing a hard-earned 5–3 victory over the Saginaw Spirit in an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) matchup that kept fans engaged until the final moments. The win highlighted the Knights’ resilience, timely scoring, and ability to respond under pressure as they overcame momentum swings…
Introduction Southwestern Ontario is catching its breath after a turbulent mid-week snowstorm, but forecasters warn that the break will be short-lived. Roads across the London region continue to be cleared as municipal crews work around the clock to push back heavy accumulations left behind by Wednesday’s system. While snowfall has tapered off for most areas,…
Introduction: A Sudden Winter Blast Stuns Residents A powerful burst of snowsqualls swept across Huron and Middlesex counties on Thursday, transforming familiar roads into treacherous whiteouts and leaving residents scrambling to keep up with the relentless accumulation. What began as a typical December morning quickly escalated into one of the season’s most intense snow events,…