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Peter C Butler III was Canada's first Black officer known for his sense of justice, fairness, and forward thinking approach to policing ...

London’s Black History Coordinating Committee is applauding the province’s move to make Black history a mandatory part of the curriculum.

New Ontario heritage plaques were unveiled in Moose Factory to replace one from 1964 which presented a colonial perspective of local history

Author of the article: Scott Nixon Publishing date: May 19, 2021  •  5 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Ed Butler of Lucan holds the Challenge Coin that was recently presented to him by the Ontario Provincial Police to honour his grandfather, Peter Butler III, who was the first Black OPP officer. Also pictured is Exeter's Marlene Thornton, Ed's niece and Peter III's great-granddaughter. Beside them is a pair of handcuffs and a billy club from Peter III's policing career. Scott Nixon Photo by Scott Nixon /jpg, SD Article content The memory of a prominent...

Author of the article: Scott Nixon Publishing date: May 19, 2021  •  3 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Ed Butler of Lucan holds the Challenge Coin that was recently presented to him by the Ontario Provincial Police to honour his grandfather, Peter Butler III, who was the first Black OPP officer. Also pictured is Exeter's Marlene Thornton, Ed's niece and Peter III's great-granddaughter. Beside them is a pair of handcuffs and a billy club from Peter III's policing career. Scott Nixon Photo by Scott Nixon /jpg, SD Article content The memory of a prominent...