LONDON, ONT. -- With the new COVID-19 regulations, some may want to revert to 'happier times' by reading a familiar book, watching an old show on TV, while others may look to food for comfort. Finding that popular candy from their childhood may just hit the sweet spot. Andrew Ariganello and Nikita Ariganello, owners of the Sweet Life Candy & Pop Shop in London do just that. "Andrew worked in management for a major grocery chain for over 10 years in the Toronto area, and Nikita was working two jobs, while in University; we decided we wanted to start something together, where we could bring our expertise and experience in one place and bring unique and fun candy and treats to London!"
LONDON, ONT. -- Sarnia police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was found lying injured in a road early Monday morning. Police were called to the intersection of Brock Street N. and Davis Street around 4:15 a.m. after it was reported someone was lying on the ground. Officers located a man suffering from a serious head injury with a bicycle near him. He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are investigating how the man became injured, it is unclear if any vehicles were involved at this time. Brock Street was closed north of Wellington for the investigation but was expected to open by 10 a.m.
In the winter the OPP were warning people to stay off the ice on the great lakes. Now despite the ice melting police are still having to warn people of the dangers of frigid waters.
LONDON, ONT. -- The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reported 126 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, down from Saturday's record high of 161. The region has seen five consecutive days of 100+ new cases. The last time the MLHU reported fewer than 100 cases was on April 5, with 79. The region now has a total of 8,394 cases, with 1,209 active, 6,995 resolved and 190 deaths. There are nine confirmed B.1.1.7 variant cases and 697 have screened positive for a variant of concern. The province confirmed a record high 4,456 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, surpassing the previous record total on Friday of 4,227 new infections. Late Saturday night, the Thames Valley District School Board announced new cases of the virus were detected at Arthur Ford Public School and Mitchell Hepburn Public School.
LONDON, ONT. -- Canadian Cedars of Hope (CCOH) a group consisting of mostly members in London Ont., held a donation drive to provide emergency aid for Lebanon and its people. Donations were dropped off by community members at their Southdale Road east building Sunday afternoon. The items will be sent to those in Lebanon who are still recovering from the Explosion in Beirut. The founder of CCOH, Majida Zabian, said she created the group on August 4, 2020 after a massive explosion rocked Beirut, flattening much of its city's port, damaging buildings across the capital. "We came together after the explosion that was shown world-wide. We realized how fortunate we are to be living in Canada and have all that we have while people are suffering."
LONDON, ONT. -- The principal of Strathroy District Collegiate Institute issued a statement Monday on the passing of one of her students that was killed last week by three dogs. OPP along with EMS, Southwest Middlesex Fire department, Oneida Nation Paramedic services and Air Orgne responded to the death at 2:23 p.m. last Thursday at an address on Gentleman Drive in Southwest Middlesex. Megan Fisher, 17, from Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post-mortem examination determined she died as a result of injuries sustained from three dogs on the property. On Monday, Stephanie Hambides, principal of Strathroy District Collegiate Institute released the following statement.
LONDON, ONT. -- School and health officials say classrooms remain safe, even with active COVID-19 cases in 30 London-area schools. According to the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) website, there are currently 26 schools in the region with at least one or more active COVID-19 cases, but only a small fraction have led to outbreaks. Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Mackie says the region has not really seen much spread in schools. "The vast majority of cases diagnosed in school were acquired at home. We've seen very little transmission within schools, really only a handful of cases among the tens of thousands of students that have been in school for the last two months, so schools are not a place of high transmission in this area."
LONDON, ONT. -- A Beer Store employee at the 514 Adelaide St. location in London, Ont. has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee’s last shift was Monday, March 29. The outlet at Adelaide Street and Lorne Avenue has been closed to be disinfected. It will reopen to customers Tuesday. Potentially affected employees have been notified and will either monitor for symptoms or self-isolate based on individual circumstances. A news release states that all employees working at this location were wearing face coverings as per company protocols.
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