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New rain garden part of Western's plan to enhance its natural spaces

A plan to enhance is natural spaces and improve sustainability is bringing changes to Western University’s campus, including a new rain garden outside one of its oldest buildings.

Woman killed, three others seriously injured in southwest London crash

A woman was killed and three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash in southwest London Thursday night.

You can visit London's libraries in person again, but make it quick

In a sign that life in London may be going back to normal, the London Public Library opened 12 of its branches this week to in-person visits — albeit with time limits.

Northern cardinal soars to top in London bird poll

Londoners have spoken and by an overwhelming margin, they picked the northern cardinal to be the Forest City’s official bird.

New summer market at Kellogg Lane a ray of hope for pandemic-weary

It’s a step toward a return to normal, and a kickoff to summer.

Amazon-linked construction firm buys former Ford plant property

The construction firm that is the builder for Amazon announced Thursday it bought the 622-acre former Ford assembly plant site in Talbotville.

'No inventory': Warehouse space in short supply as Amazon sets up shop in London area

The London-area warehousing boom that helped lure Amazon.com is so hot it is nearly doubling the size of some businesses and left few vacancies, just as the e-commerce giant begins building here.

London's Stay a Little Longer hotel promotion returns - with new twist

Tourism London is adding a twist to a program aimed at supporting the Forest City’s hospitality industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMAZON COMETH: E-commerce giant starting overhaul of former Ford plant

Construction will begin Monday on redeveloping the former Ford assembly plant site south of London for the e-commerce giant Amazon, The London Free Press has learned.

New agri-food business accelerator puts down roots at Western Fair

London has another business accelerator — this one aimed at startups in the agri-food sector.

Goldstein: True reconciliation means Indigenous self-government 

Letters to the Editor: July 9

Upset about flag I sure have sympathy for the Indigenous people, but what ticked me off was, during a parade, our Canadian flag was being carried upside down, showing no respect for Canadians and our country.

Cohen: Mary Simon's lack of French is a political gamble by Justin Trudeau

While the new governor general has excellent credentials, there’s a cost to salving our conscience. The government has decided that Indigenous Canada trumps French Canada.

Packer: Mary Simon's appointment as governor general is a win for Canada

Her life story and experience, spanning decades of Canadian politics and international developments, equip her specially to understand contemporary challenges.

Corbella: Burning of churches is a crime and should be condemned by all leaders

'The anger is understandable. But destruction of property is simply not a solution. It will just fuel more anger. What we need now is peaceful reflection, serious dialogue and real resolution, not violence'

Londoner Madison Chantler invited to national under-18 development camp

Madison Chantler is invited to the BFL national women’s under-18 summer development camp July 29-Aug. 5 in Calgary.

Shapovalov's extended stay at Wimbledon comes to an end

Tyson Fury tests positive for COVID, bout vs. Deontay Wilder postponed

The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas this month has been called off after Fury tested positive for COVID-19, the World Boxing Council (WBC) announced on Friday.

SCOTTISH OPEN DRAMA: Spectator grabs Rory McIlroy's golf club, takes swing

Rory McIlroy’s second round at the Scottish Open got off to a bizarre start on Friday when a spectator came to the tee and took a club from his golf bag.

Drake enjoys dinner date at empty Dodger Stadium

Drake doesn’t skimp when it comes to date night.

Brown: Now's a good time to revisit Lemire's Secret Path

With so much news about horrific discoveries at former residential schools, now would be a good time to take a look back instead of reviewing a new book.

Portside Gallery artists find temporary home with city gallery show

A long-delayed exhibition featuring the works of Portside Gallery Artists is on in London.

You can visit London's libraries in person again, but make it quick

In a sign that life in London may be going back to normal, the London Public Library opened 12 of its branches this week to in-person visits — albeit with time limits.

Curtain goes down for good at London Music Club

One of London’s most popular live music venues is closing permanently.

DJs, artists pumped over gigs to open Sunfest Connected '21 watch parties

It’s an opportunity DJ Joze couldn’t miss, playing TD Sunfest.

Growing Concerns: Colourful daylilies add wow to any garden

They’re orange and seem to grow everywhere. Drive down most any road in the country, or even in the city, and you will find large clumps in flower right now.

Growing Concerns: Now's the time for colourful garden fun

Many people may feel that summer is well underway, but gardeners still have lots of time to work in the garden.

Brews News: Get adventurous with beer and chips pairings

Chips ahoy and beer is near. Is there more to beer and snack pairings than a lager and natural Lays?

Fare With A Flair: Early preparation adds variety to salads

When the summer temperatures and humidity rise, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven.

THE LFP WEEKENDER: Your weekend, our guide to it (July 3-4)

Our weekly newsletter, The LFP Weekender, is packed with information about arts, culture, food and fun in and around London. Subscribe for free  by clicking right here, and it’ll arrive in your inbox every Thursday evening.

The Hungry Critic: Dessert shops sure to serve up something delightfully decadent

Got a hankering for something sweet to beat the blues? Plenty of eateries in the Forest City have you covered.

The Hungry critic: Regional HIV/AIDS charity takeout

by Max Martin, The London Free Press

The Hungry Critic: Sweeten our gloom with two new dessert eateries

Craving something sweet? Two new sugar-centric eateries in London have you covered.

The Hungry Critic: Load up on London's Mexican eateries

by Max Martin, The London Free Press Mexican food is abundant in the Forest City.

The Hungry Critic: Here's bang for your pasta buck

Looking for a delicious deal on pasta? The Forest City has you covered.

VW buses out in force in Orillia on Saturday open in new tab

Buses at Mariposa keeping festival spirit alive despite COVID downer

Cleanup in Aisle 17: Sewage truck rolls over near Shelburne open in new tab

The messy situation forced a road closure

RCMP charge Manitoba driver with impersonating police officer open in new tab

Ammo, handcuffs allegedly found in the man's house

Stellantis shows off 4 new battery-driven platforms during EV day event open in new tab

Take a good look—these bones will underpin a huge variety of models

Shelby's new supercharged Ford F-150 makes a ridiculous 775 hp open in new tab

Also on the upgrades list are a Borla exhaust and FOX suspension system

ADVICE: Does tattoo ink linger inside me? open in new tab

There’s more to body art than self-expression, with research suggesting ink shows up in lymph nodes and elsewhere in the body

The grief 'comes in bits and pieces when I least expect' open in new tab

One woman's story of losing her mother to cancer amid the pandemic

Can you really cure a hangover? open in new tab

Such unpleasantness as dehydration, inflammation, and disrupted sleep are all a result of excessive alcohol consumption

LGBTQ cancer care: 'We need clinicians to understand tribe' open in new tab

Transgender people in general reported more difficulty in accessing affirming care

Case study: Man hears his heart beat, eyes move open in new tab

He also felt dizzy and had the sensation his vision was pulsing to the rhythm of his voice

The competition is on for the first Cannabis NB Cup and you can be a judge

The competition, which has been organized by sole legal provincial cannabis retailer Cannabis NB, will feature product from eight different Atlantic Canada-based licensed producers.

RCMP seize 2 kg of cocaine along with cannabis and cash during traffic stop

The suspect, a 35-year-old Edmonton man, is scheduled to appear in court.

Phynally: a LinkedIn for the weed-inclined American worker

The startup is another sign of America’s increasingly shifting attitude towards cannabis consumption.

'Stop using this product immediately': Health Canada recalls three batches of cannabis pre-rolls

Products sold to licensed retailers in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Alberta, as well as to patients via Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart.

Opinion: Following Mississauga's decision to opt-out of cannabis retail, the voice of the industry must be heard

The cannabis industry’s contribution to Canada’s GDP now rivals that of the auto and life sciences sectors but this has not yet translated into similar political clout.