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Diocese of London named in $3.9M lawsuit alleging priest's sexual abuse

Val Borrelli needed help. His priest allegedly saw an easy target.

Cornies: Slave chapel saviours must communicate better

Let's first say this: Almost everyone who's come anywhere near the nearly decade-long effort to save London's fugitive slave chapel, presently located on a church property on Grey Street, has been motivated by goodwill.

Mix of Omicron with Monday's reopening calls for caution: experts

Monday’s provincewide reopening is a wild card in the trajectory of the Omicron-fuelled fifth wave, experts say, as January becomes one of the deadliest months of the pandemic in the London area.

Criminally charged financial adviser a no-show at disciplinary hearing

Unsuccessful efforts to locate a London financial adviser facing four counts of professional misconduct were detailed in a disciplinary hearing Friday.

Woman, 76, charged in Riverside Drive crash that killed girl, injured nine

A London woman faces multiple charges including criminal negligence causing death in a deadly November crash involving a group of Girl Guides who were struck by a vehicle while out for an evening walk.

Scott Stinson: Beijing Olympics are kicking off the Year of Sportswashing

One could be forgiven for assuming that the only reason Beijing is about to host the Winter Olympics is bribery

Cianna Lieffers will live her Olympic hockey (referee) dream in Beijing: 'It was a whole flood of emotions'

Cianna Lieffers was 12 years old when she pulled off her fabric stripes for what she thought was the last time, and said goodbye to life as a hockey referee

10/3 podcast: How are Olympic athletes in Canada funded

The Winter Olympics in Beijing are set to kick off next week, with Canadian athletes looking to match their medal haul from South Korea in 2018.

Just getting athletes to Beijing Olympics is a logistical nightmare

Team Canada is flying in 109 athletes on two specially-arranged flights with Air Canada, whose scheduled Beijing route is suspended due to COVID

War in Ukraine: Is Putin waiting for the Beijing Winter Olympics to begin?

Analysis: The last thing Xi Jinping needs is for Putin to overshadow China's big moment with a global security crisis

Hensall trailer maker's reach extends to set of new Mad Max film

There’s a little bit of Hollywood stardust being made in Huron County.

As COVID keeps core office towers empty, nearby merchants try to hang on

A niche sector of London retailing is being hit hard by COVID-19, as the virus drives people from offices.

11 London area businesses ready to serve you

Support Local! With Covid-19 related restrictions still impacting us all, it is important to ensure that the local economy stays active and vital. These 11 local businesses rely on your continued loyalty and support. This story was provided by multiple advertisers for commercial purposes.

London's Happiness Bakery hopes for more cheer by spring

'We hope that things will go back to normal when people aren't scared to go out'

London's 'crazy rental market' driving some tenants away, trapping others

Samantha Johnson no longer lives in London. But the single mother of five didn’t leave the city because she wanted to.

Dyer: Big shift lies ahead for world populations

In the politics of population, the magic number is 2.1. That is replacement level: if a country's fertility rate (the average number of children a woman has in her lifetime) is 2.1, then the country's population will remain level. Above that number, it starts to grow; below 2.1, it eventually falls.

Baranyai: Fireworks should go out with or without a bang

At a time when "we're all in this together" rings maddeningly hollow, it can be restorative to consider what unites us, beyond the grinding anxiety of a global pandemic.

Cornies: Slave chapel saviours must communicate better

Let's first say this: Almost everyone who's come anywhere near the nearly decade-long effort to save London's fugitive slave chapel, presently located on a church property on Grey Street, has been motivated by goodwill.

Marples: Three reasons Russia can't turn back

Russia has reached the point of no return in its conflict over Ukraine

Sims: Health unit has got memo on lowering barriers to shots, but GO-Vaxx hasn't

I think local public health officials would agree, at this point in the latest COVID-19 vaccination push, it needs to be as easy as possible to get a shot.

Jack Todd: Shame on the sports figures who supported invasion of Ottawa

Don Cherry, who liked during his heyday to get weepy over Terry Fox, has backed protesters to the hilt

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon to miss All-Star Game

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon underwent surgery on his broken nose and will sit out next weekend’s All-Star Game, head coach Jared Bednar said Sunday.

Manchester United suspends Mason Greenwood following assault accusation

LONDON — Manchester United suspended footballer Mason Greenwood on Sunday, a move that followed accusations online that the 20-year-old player had assaulted a woman.

Nadal edges Medvedev in five-set thriller to win Australian Open

MELBOURNE — Rafa Nadal roared back from two sets down to edge Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final and claim a record 21st Grand Slam title only months after fearing his glorious career might be over.

Claude Julien won't coach Team Canada at the Beijing Olympics

The former Canadiens head coach will no longer be able to travel after he slipped on the ice and sustained fractured ribs.

Tony Urquhart left indelible mark on London's art scene

In addition to his many other achievements, Tony Urquhart, the Canadian artist who died Wednesday at age 87, played a key role in the Forest City's arts scene at a critical time.

Brown: Spidey is the man right now

I’m confident when I say the most popular superhero on the planet right now is everyone’s favourite web-slinging do-gooder.

Neighbourhood views: Why Brenda Fuhrman brightens her corner of the city

After talking to Brenda Fuhrman, I can’t help but recall the words of Mahatma Gandhi, who once mused “be the change that you wish to see in the world.

Ryan Reynolds to have Ottawa street named after him

'Some kind of wonderful:' Port Dover native remembers early days with Meat Loaf

The music world was rocked by the news that legendary singer Meat Loaf died on Jan. 20 from COVID-19.

Growing Concerns: Brighten your winter, plan garden colours now

It's late January and many of us are dreaming of and planning the changes in our garden.

Fare With A Flair: Veggie chili skips meat, not flavour

Like many home cooks, I’m making an effort to prepare more plant-based meals for my family.

Brews News: Storm Stayed fetes fourth with birthday box

Ready for a Simple Moment, up for entering a Time Warp, or searching for the Elixir of Youth?

Fare With A Flair: Quick, easy take on tasty Indian entree

The thing I like about most recipes is they can be tweaked and simplified to your liking.

Brews News: Let your favourite brew rise to the occasion

Has the Omicron wave got you thinking about baking bread? Better grab a beer, or better yet a beer bread box.

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.

Renault-Nissan to together build line-up of 35 EVs by 2030

The alliance is staking a US$26-billion electric bet on five new platforms, up from previous plans of four

Benz owner whose thumb was cut off by car door sues automaker

In the $500,000 lawsuit, he likens Mercedes' soft-close feature to a "modern-day guillotine"

Toyota remains world's biggest car seller, widens lead on VW

Japanese automaker sees sales rise 10 per cent, while German rival hits lowest numbers in 10 years

News Roundup: Toyota’s 'least satisfying' car, plus Kanye’s new dad-van

Also: all the truckers convoying across the country to protest vaccine mandates

Stellantis to suspend vaccine mandate, but only for U.S. staff

Automaker cites 97-per-cent COVID-19 vaccine uptake among workforce in explaining decision

What to do about that painful ingrown toenail

There are a lot of reasons you keep getting that sore toe, from cutting your toenails wrong, wearing tight shoes and genetics.

Study finds that cerebral palsy may be genetic for some kids, eases guilt of parents

In the past, children with muscle tightness or developmental delay were diagnosed with cerebral palsy without looking into the root cause.

Study finds that the messages on food packages influence our taste

We're more inclined to like food labeled 'new and improved' — not thinking much about the taste.

Asking For A Friend: Is my fireplace really bad for my health?

Indoor wood-burning stoves and fireplaces may feel cozy, especially on those cold winter nights, but they aren't worth the health risk.

Concussion management is changing as more research suggests exercise is best approach

Concussion patients were once prescribed rest in a dark room, but in recent years concussion management has literally come out of the dark.

Priciest weed in the U.S. can cost a month's rent in Canada

Week in Weed: Herbs that won’t get you high, OCS unveils 240+ new pot products and Amazon supports legalization of weed in the U.S.

Courteous cop completes food delivery after driver busted for outstanding warrants

Serve, protect and deliver?

Kids toss bags of weed out car window while mom leads police on high-speed chase

Cannabis, weigh scales and rolling papers discovered in SUV.

Study of non-human primates shows cannabis use linked to ‘severe testicular shrinkage’

"Further studies are needed to determine if reversal of these observed adverse effects would occur if THC was discontinued and for validation of the findings in a human cohort.”

Weed farmer Jim Belushi gets busy microdosing, buying seeds for Dan Aykroyd and feeding Guy Fieri infused ice cream

“I just do a little bit to bring the anxiety down and also to help me sleep. But I’m not like a stoner.”