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Drafted fourth overall by New York in the inaugural draft on Sept. 18, Shelton, who formerly played for the London Devilettes and Clarkson University, said in a video posted online that she is excited to bring professional women’s hockey to New York.

LONDON ONT, -- If you’re seeking some summer fun - look no further. The famous carnival in St. Thomas is in full swing this weekend first time since the pandemic hit. “We didn’t have it last year, so we came out this year to take part in it,” says Jason Jackson who visited the Carnival Sunday with his children Jarred and Joelle. To kick off the fun, St. Anne’s Community Festival teamed up with the World’s Finest Shows to get the rides, games and food trucks up and running. ‘...

If you take a look at downtown St. Thomas Ont., it's hard to ignore the issue of homelessness, especially on T...

  LONDON, ONT -- After three decades of servicing vulnerable members of the St. Thomas Ont., community, the doors at Psychiatric Survivors Network of Elgin (PSNE) are closing. "Im sorry its happening, I really am because I enjoyed being there with them," says Patricia Rusk, a member of PSNEs board of directors. The peer-to-peer lived experience support group recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary. Theyve helped those with addictions, homelessness and those in crisis but the drop-in ce...

  LONDON, ONT -- After backlash from the Ontario public, Premier Doug Ford has loosened his stance on one outdoor restriction. Less than 24 hours after his Friday news conference Ford tweeted this afternoon that playgrounds will be opened. "Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen," Ford tweeted. "Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents ke...

A century-old barbershop on Ross Street in St. Thomas, had its historic barbershop pole ripped from its home overnight Monday.

  LONDON, ONT. -- Driving down Talbot St. in St. Thomas Ont., its easy to see how serious the homelessness issue has become. However youth homelessness looks a little different. "Its typically in the form of couch surfing," says Kyle Rolph, manager of the Upper Room youth emergency shelter. "We have kids sleeping under playground equipment, between dumpsters, and theyve been in our backyard at times." Rolph and his team at Youth For Christ (YFC) organized a Coldest Night of The Year (CNO...