Rooth: Act of kindness causes self-reflection
Last week I stopped at the Tim Horton’s on Richmond and Pall Mall streets to grab a tea on my way to work. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Trust between police, public is essential
After reading the London Free Press series We Are The Cops, I was angered. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Misogyny at FoCo bash needs closer attention
Another “FoCo” is in the books. A considerable amount of collaboration this year between Western University, city hall, and emergency services was in all likelihood a large reason why injuries and...
View ArticleThe World Outdoors: Kinglets will rule in coming weeks
I have seen both golden-crowned kinglets and ruby-crowned kinglets across Southwestern Ontario since late September. In the coming weeks, numbers will peak so it’s a great time to observe them. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Community Living London offers essential service: Belonging
Whether we want to admit it or not, we all want to be a part of something, a community of people with similar interests, hobbies or backgrounds that welcome us for who we are. Read More
View ArticleReed on Sports: Forest City Gymnastics Club earns accolades
When Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became a household name at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal with three gold medals and seven perfect 10s, local gymnastics also scored big with the establishment...
View ArticleRooth: Homelessness crisis causing cynicism
Lately, I find London very draining on my soul. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Toll of addiction on families worth thinking about
In my past career, I worked and interacted with many people who were addicted or under the influence of drugs. Typically, it was a one-on-one scenario, sometimes with their friends or partners. Rarely...
View ArticleRooth: Worthy community-building projects looking for your vote
Every work day, I walk from Richmond and King to my office, traversing the Richmond Street underpass until I reach daylight again. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Flu season no time to test your luck
I’m a typically healthy person. I eat well, I exercise, I wash my hands often throughout the day, and I try to avoid sick people. Once or twice a year I’ll get a head cold but it’s never anything some...
View ArticleKielburger: Sesame Street now drives up to children in refugee camps
It was must-see TV. Earlier this month, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Whoopi Goldberg, Chrissy Teigen and Elvis Costello shared the primetime screen with a horde of colourful monsters celebrating Sesame...
View ArticleRooth: Personal struggles can be an opportunity to inspire
I have a friend named Gerry LaHay. We’ve known each other for five or six years now, maybe a little more, maybe a little less. It’s difficult to recall when a friend feels like they’ve been around...
View ArticleRooth: Complaints about church's homeless program are selfish
It’s no secret that poverty and homelessness in London has reached crisis level. Read More
View ArticleRooth: London's transportation incentives should strike a balance
We talk a lot about equity. Gender equity, pay equity, and social equity are common terms. But what we’re hearing about more often today is mobility equity. In a very small nutshell, it’s about...
View ArticleKielburger: Many trends of 2010s are worth carrying on
The 2010s are nearly over. Barrels of ink are being spilled in memory. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Spare a thought for retail workers this season
Every year around the holidays, I breathe a sigh of relief that I’m not working in retail. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Nostalgic gifts can spur the imagination
The best gifts are the ones you didn’t expect. The ones that make you smile remembering them decades later. I believe most of us can think back to that special toy or book, and maybe it wasn’t the one...
View ArticleSalthaven: 'Exceptional' 2019 means a bright future for area wildlife
Much has happened since Salthaven opened its doors in Mt. Brydges 15 years ago, an anniversary celebrated this past August, but 2019 has been an exceptional year for milestone moments. Read More
View ArticleRooth: Feedback is crucial for looming budget decisions
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Read More
View ArticleRooth: E-scooters, bike sharing, will require balance
The last three years have been filled with the rising voices of cycling advocates in London, demanding a safer and more accessible streetscape for cyclists of all levels. Read More
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