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10 Canadian books about food to spark conversation around the dinner table
Canadian food memoirs are having a moment in recent years, offering intimate glimpses into each author's family culture and lived experience. Whether family meals feature a hearty bowl of borscht or an exquisitely braised pork belly, food is a powerful way into telling stories — and these 10 Canadian books prove it.

Remember the old McCormick’s factory? This Londoner is digging up pieces of its history
Longtime London resident Shawn Watson spent a day looking for "treasures" near the former McCormick's candy factory on Dundas Street. During his hunt, he found pieces of the city's history, including McCormick's cafeteria tokens, an 18th century button and shards of pottery.

Ontario spent nearly $200K in plane-related costs for returned private jet, documents show
The Ontario government has released documents related to the purchase and subsequent sale of a $28.9-million private jet.

Ontario to inspect all career colleges offering truck driving within 6 weeks, following scathing audit
All Ontario career colleges that offer commercial truck driver training will have been inspected by the end of next month, the province's minister of colleges and universities said Wednesday. The action comes after a scathing audit of the transport trucking industry reve...

The Ambassador Bridge has lost its spot as the busiest U.S.-Canada trade corridor
High tolls at Windsor's Ambassador Bridge are pushing commercial truck traffic north to Sarnia, where the Blue Water Bridge has become the busiest crossing on the Canada-U.S. border. The shift comes as the delayed, overbudget Gordie Howe bridge opening remains in limbo.

1 in hospital with life-threatening injuries after fire at North Huron high school
One person is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fire at a North Huron high school on Tuesday morning.

Ban on rescue dogs from countries at risk of spreading rabies to remain, CFIA says
The federal government says a ban on the import of rescue dogs into Canada will remain in place until further notice due to rabies concerns. Animal advocacy groups say the restrictions — which were brought in more than three years ago and originally meant to be temporary — are preventing healthy an...

Police close road, shut schools for weapons investigation in south London
London police shut down Baseline Road between West Street and McGregor Avenue at about 9 a.m. Wednesday for a weapons investigation. Nearby schools have been placed in a hold and secure, and the public is being asked to avoid the area.

Curious about London's history? Try a walk in Gibbons Park
Forest City Facts is one of many initiatives designed to celebrate London's 200th birthday.

3 months after the draw, $80M Ontario lotto winners have stepped forward. Here's why a delay isn't unusual
More than three months after the winning ticket for a record-setting $80-million Lotto Max win was sold in London, Ont., the massive jackpot is in the process of being claimed. Why did it take so long?

Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are 'deplorable'
The former MP who spent more than a decade pushing to legalize single-event sports betting says he doesn't regret it — but says its implementation is in some ways "sad" and "deplorable."

London, Ont.-area businessman Robert Freeman investigated in multimillion-dollar securities fraud case
Ontario securities regulators are seeking millions of dollars in penalties against a London-area businessman for allegedly breaching securities rules while selling his shares in a B.C. biotech company.

AI transcriber for use by Ontario doctors 'hallucinated,' generated errors, auditor finds
Artificial intelligence note-taking tools intended for use by Ontario doctors provided incorrect and incomplete information or demonstrated "hallucinations," and were not evaluated adequately, the province’s auditor general says in a new report.

Ontario municipalities say they're at ‘critical’ point, call on province to fill $4B funding gap
Municipalities across Ontario say they can no longer foot the bill for provincial programming like social services and health care, saying they face an “unsustainable” funding shortfall of billions of dollars annually.

Hospital 'funding crisis' impacting patient care at LHSC, other health centres: report
Inadequate funding has led to longer wait times and multi-year deficits at a majority of Ontario hospitals, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know
A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey.

Residents say they 'saved paradise' but deputy mayor predicts an OLT appeal
Residents of a west-London neighbourhood are claiming victory after council took the rare step on Tuesday of voting down a staff-recommended developer's plan to build a care home and apartment building on a residential street.

Longtime blacksmith bids farewell to Fanshawe Pioneer Village
London Ont.’s Fanshawe Pioneer Village is on the hunt for new volunteer blacksmiths to run the forge and help preserve a skill that’s become increasingly rare.

Carney tells Artemis II astronauts their mission around the moon inspired a country
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to Ottawa Wednesday telling them their recent trip around the moon has served as an inspiration for the whole country.

Byron says bye-bye to Canada Day fireworks. How rising costs impact London celebrations
There will be no fireworks at Byron's annual Canada Day celebrations this year. The event's chairperson cites increasing costs and decreasing donations as the reason for the change, which other local Canada Day event organizers say is a common challenge.

JD Power cancels summer internships leaving 25 Western University students hanging
JD Power has rescinded summer internships for more than 20 Western University students just weeks before they were set to join the company, leaving them scrambling with no backup plans.

No charges laid after student on fire at Wingham, Ont., high school
Huron County OPP will not being laying charges in a fire at a Wingham, Ont., high school that left a student critically injured last month. Police say they've concluded their investigation and found no additional individuals involved.

OPP officer charged with manslaughter in fatal Turkey Point shooting
An Ontario Provincial Police officer is facing a manslaughter charge after a fatal shooting at Turkey Point in 2025.

Stratford launches legal challenge to Ontario's strong mayor powers, councillor calls it 'undemocratic'
The City of Stratford has launched a legal challenge to the Ontario government's strong mayor power legislation. In court documents, the city questions whether the law violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In The Key Of C: Hear Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, The Salt Cellars and more
On this week's In The Key Of C's musical trip around Ontario, host Craig Norris will spin tunes from Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, Owen Reigling and The Salt Cellars. Plus, he'll mark the turning of the calendar into April with songs from Chalk Circle, Ron Sexsmith and more.

London extends e-scooter pilot despite concerns over safety, enforcement
London councillors remain divided over e-scooters as the city approves tougher fines, parent penalties and expanded enforcement efforts despite concerns about injuries, underage riders and gaps in provincial regulations.

Residents displaced by public housing building apartment fire could return this week
Residents of a London public housing apartment building displaced by a fire early Saturday could be back in their units by midweek, according to officials.

Honda indefinitely suspends $15B EV plant in Ontario
The project, first announced in 2024, was paused last year with plans to review where the EV market was in two years. The indefinite pause comes as Honda posted its first ever full-year loss.

How 3 GTA cities are managing Ontario’s e-scooter pilot program
It’s been six years since the province introduced its e-scooter pilot program, and depending on the municipality, that program has had mixed success. CBC News checked in with three municipalities about how they’re handling e-scooter use.

London, Ont., police looking for video of two separate shootings
London Police are investigating two separate shootings that happened on opposite ends of the city.

Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value
Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they're still looking for guidance on how to impleme...

Weak tornado, microburst confirmed north of London after weekend storms
Severe thunderstorms that rolled through the London area on Saturday spawned Canada's first recorded microburst and tornado of the year, according to tornado researchers at Western University.

Fire in London apartment building leaves several injured
Nine people, including an infant, were taken to the hospital after a fire at a London apartment building Saturday morning, according to first responders.

Do your smoke alarms work? London firefighters are going door-to-door to check
Starting Tuesday, May 19 members of the LFD will be heading door-to-door to check alarms, share fire prevention information and answer questions from homeowners and tenants.

‘It’s like reliving your nightmare’: Repeated crashes spark safety concerns on Wharncliffe Road
Tenants, business owners and city officials are raising concerns about traffic design and pedestrian safety near Wharncliffe Road and Byron Avenue, after another vehicle slammed into a south London commercial building.