When a child’s first word is a question mark instead of a “hello,” it can feel like a plot twist in a story you’re trying to read. Understanding…
Author: Edward Fontes
Unifor Signals Potential Plant Takeover as Uncertainty Looms Over GM CAMI Facility
Union leaders representing workers at General Motors’ CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, are warning of extreme measures if the company attempts to remove equipment from the facility, as doubts grow about the future of the electric vehicle manufacturing site. In a message circulated to members, Unifor Local 88 Plant Chair Mike Van Boekel issued…
Cal Foote Signs AHL Deal as Acquitted Hockey Canada Players Find Their Way Back to the Ice
Introduction: A New Chapter After a Highly Publicized Trial Nearly two years after criminal charges brought their professional hockey careers to a sudden halt, several former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team are steadily re-entering the professional ranks. One of the latest to take that step is defenseman Cal Foote, who has signed…
Silver Spotlight Theatre Returns With “Showtune,” Celebrating Music, Community, and New Beginnings for London’s Seniors
Introduction: A Stage Where Experience Meets First-Time Dreams London, Ontario’s vibrant theatre scene is about to shine a little brighter as Silver Spotlight Theatre (SST) returns with its fourth musical production, the beloved Jerry Herman revue Showtune. Opening on December 4 at the Auburn Stage of the Grand Theatre, the performance will run for 10…
Parents on Edge After 16-Year-Old Arrested for Alleged Gun Threat at Masonville Public School
Parents and caregivers at Masonville Public School in London, Ont., are expressing deep concern after police say a 16-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly threatening to discharge a firearm at the elementary school. Although no weapon was found during the subsequent investigation, the incident has shaken families and reignited debate over school safety protocols. According…
No Excuses’: Parents Launch Powerful School Bus Safety Campaign After Death of 7-Year-Old Dante Caranci
A grieving community in southwestern Ontario has turned heartbreak into action following the tragic death of seven-year-old Dante Caranci, who was struck and killed after stepping off a school bus in December last year. Refusing to let his death become just another statistic, parents, educators, and advocates have launched the “No Excuses” school bus safety…
The Most Horrible Thing”: Port Franks Community Reels After Woman Killed in Lambton County Homicide, Son Taken Into Custody
A peaceful lakeside retirement community in Lambton County has been left shattered after the violent death of a longtime resident over the weekend — an incident neighbours describe as “the most horrible thing” they have ever witnessed. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remain on scene in Port Franks, a small community along the shores of Lake…
Ferreira Slams Committee Deadlock Over Loophole in London’s Renoviction Bylaw, Warns of Rising Homelessness Risk
A tense and emotional debate unfolded at London City Hall this week after a key municipal committee failed to support a motion aimed at closing a loophole in the city’s renoviction bylaw — a gap that critics say is being exploited by bad-faith landlords to force low-income tenants out of their homes. At the centre…
Autism Diagnosis and Social Skills Training: A Roadmap to Connection
When a child receives an autism diagnosis, parents and caregivers often feel like they’ve just been handed a complex puzzle with missing pieces. The…
Autism Diagnosis and Speech Therapy Referral: A Practical Guide for Families
When a child’s voice first cracks with a question, “Why can’t I say that word?” parents often find themselves navigating a maze of tests,…