What’s Happening Today

August 31, 2023 4:07 am Published by

Here’s what’s important in London today.

 

  • Politicians Reject Firework ban: After Tuesday’s city council meeting, councilors have decided to turn down the proposed ban on the sale and use of fireworks. London residents will be allowed to discharge fireworks on Canada Day, Victoria Day, Diwali, and Chinese Lunar New Years from dusk to 11 p.m.
  • More Possible Victims in Voyeurism Investigation: A couple staying in an Airbnb on Blackacres Blvd discovered a camera hidden in the bedroom they were staying in. Police charge a London man with one count of voyeurism. Two more unidentified victims were also caught on footage. London police warn the community there could be more victims, and urge the public with any information to come forward.
  • $16.5M From the federal government for affordable housing: To help tackle the affordable housing situation in London, a new building in South London is set to help get people off the streets. Ottawa has announced $8.8 million to the project and the city has set aside $7.8 million. It will be used to build 42 affordable units with 25% of them dedicated to women and children.
  • Own One of These Cars? Your Insurance Could go up: In a recent report, in Canada, a car is stolen one in every six minutes. In Toronto 9,606 cars were stolen in 2022 alone. Insurance companies are looking to crack down on the number of thefts. Rates will increase for the most stolen cars. This will include Honda CR-V, Lexus RX, Ford F-150, Honda Civic and more. Click here to see if your vehicle is on the list, or contact your insurance provider.
  • Four More Years with Sheldon Keefe: The Toronto Maple Leaf’s have announced a multi year contract with its head coach Sheldon Keefe. Keefe has been with the team since 2019 and coached the team to a 166-71-30 win record. In a press release, General Manager Brad Treliving said he’s been “very impressed” with Keefe and excited to work alongside him.
  • Fun Fact: On this day in 1968, The Rolling Stones released their arguably most controversial song “Street Fighting Man”. Mick Jagger wrote the song after he attended an anti-war rally at the US embassy in London, England. Police on horseback had to control a crowd of 25,000 people. The popular song only rose to #48 on the US Top 40. Many stations refused to play the song due to the subjective lyrics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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