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lost and found
We found a camera on New Years Eve in a black and grey case on Dufferin Ave. near Richmond St about 6pm. It contains Christmas family photos. To describe and claim call 519 868 0901.
Posted By: Peter Garland, london
Posted On: January 3, 2012
book
Rain, Shine or Snow This year, the Ilderton Agricultural Society celebrated its 160th anniversary. A book, "Rain, Shine or Snow" was written for the occasion. This book chronicles the history of the Ilderton Fair from its humble beginnings More»
Posted By: Carol Small, london
Posted On: January 3, 2012
Christmas Giving is Truly a Community Effort
The combined efforts of volunteers from six churches and five schools made life a lot brighter for 445 children, 177 families, and 217 seniors and individuals living alone in the West London community during the 2011 Christmas season, who were visite More»
Posted By: Linda Dollard, London, ON
Posted On: December 31, 2011
Thank you London!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area would like to thank Masonville Place, our fabulous volunteers, and the London community as a whole for supporting our programs through donations at the gift wrapping booth at Masonville Place this December. T More»
Posted By: Samantha Kohn, Community & Resource Development Manager Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area, London
Posted On: December 30, 2011
Early Photos of Forest
The Forest Museum is looking for photos of Forest from the 1860's to the 1960's for a movie project. We are especially interested in pictures that tell a story such as family occassions,local events,activities,unusual locales etc. The museum will wel
Posted By: Sandy Burkhart, Forest,On, N0N 1J0
Posted On: December 29, 2011
First of Several Annual Boot Drive
Thank you London! Season's Greetings! You donated a van load of boots for kids, women and men, over 200 pairs, and 2 bags of coats to the Hyde Park Business Association First Annual Boot Drive. We donated to the boots to the Women's Community Hous More»
Posted By: Nicole Buteau, Co-chair of Hyde Park Business Association Boot Drive, london
Posted On: December 28, 2011
Christmas spirit of caring and support...
Friday, December 23, my nineteen year old son and his girlfriend were walking our dog Fiona and crossing Oxford Street West. Accidentally, the collar came off and she went running through Oxford Street traffic and was hit and died. We would like to t More»
Posted By: Alexander family, london
Posted On: December 8, 2011
Wallacetown United Church
10 Argyle Street, Wallacetown will hold on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., a "farewell - taking leave of the building" worship service . We invite members of our church family, past and present, to join us for a time of thanksgiving
Posted By: Rosemary Leitch, london
Posted On: December 27, 2011
book
Rain, Shine or Snow This year, the Ilderton Agricultural Society celebrated its 160th anniversary. A book, "Rain, Shine or Snow" was written for the occasion. This book chronicles the history of the Ilderton Fair from its humble beginnin More»
Posted By: Carol Small, Denfield,
Posted On: December 23, 2011
Good Samaritan saves day
I was hoping you might print this letter of thanks to a kind and generous shopper who was at White Oaks Mall on the weekend. My daughter was shopping for Christmas presents with her three girls. The youngest had bought a hoodie for her big sister More»
Posted By: Eithne Cahill, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
May Court says thanks for Londoners’ support
The May Court Club of London wishes to thank the London community for all the support given to us throughout 2011. With this support we were able to nourish and assist many of the disadvantaged young people in the community. We look forward to you More»
Posted By: Sheila Hughes, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Program hits sweet notes
What a great way to start the new year. The New Horizons Adult Band Program at the University of Western Ontario aims to provide instruction to adults wishing to learn (or re-learn) to play wind, brass or percussion instruments on Saturday mornings.
Posted By: Brenda Smith, Coordinator UWO New Horizons Adult Band, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Organ gift truly generous
During the holidays, we think of others and graciously and generously give of ourselves. I would like you to particularly think of those on the waiting list for a life saving organ transplant. There are currently 1,551 on the transplant list in On More»
Posted By: Jane Tucker, President, London Transplant Gift of Life Association
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Single moms catch a break
Are you a single mom, or do you know a single mom who could use a break? SWIM (Single Women in Motherhood) offers a childcare exchange program every third Saturday of the month. The goal of this program is to provide single mothers “me” time to un More»
Posted By: Ann-Marie Ricketts, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Laidlaw breakfast Dec. 31
The annual breakfast for all former employees of Laidlaw Transport will be held Dec. 31 at Majors restaurant, 1130 Wilton Grove at 8:30 a.m. For further information, call Rick at 519-681-3484.
Posted By: Richard Robinson, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Program urges putting a cap on youth homelessness
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) is calling on all Londoners to show they care about youth homelessness by purchasing Raising the Roof toques from YOU. For the second year YOU is the lead local agency for the Raising the Roof Toque campaign. YO
Posted By: Anna Szczuka, Youth Opportunities Unlimited London, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
That change really adds up
As a person who carries his change around in his pocket, one thing that annoys me is buying something only to find that I am a penny short. That means I will receive back at least four cents plus more loose change that I will have to carry around in More»
Posted By: Terry Dollard, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Turn ear to Internet station
Congratulations to my good buddy Rob Murphy on the launching of his Internet radio station CWON. Murphy has turned his passion for radio into a fun hobby for him and great listening experience for the listener. I was honoured to be asked to contri More»
Posted By: Joe Duchesne, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Offering ride on cold day appreciated by couple
I met an angel recently in the guise of a dear lady who gave my blind husband and me a lift home in her car when she saw us shivering in the cold outside a medical centre.
Posted By: H. Angus, london
Posted On: December 17, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 17, 2011.
Speaking Out for Christians
In response to the gentleman from Springfield: Please read Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before they may see your good works and glorify your father who is in heaven." A sign at Westview Baptist Church says it best."
Posted By: Marlene Richardson, london
Posted On: December 15, 2011
Terrier lost on Cathcart St.
My daughter works for the OSPCA in Barrie. Before moving there, she adopted a toy fox terrier, who was rescued from a puppy mill where she had lived her entire life in a cage as a breeder. When my daughter, Nicole adopted Jade, she was approxima More»
Posted By: Cheryl Fanni, london
Posted On: December 17, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 17, 2011.
Peace on Earth?
Recently I was thinking of the level of violence in our society: the grim content of digital games and media, head hits and fighting in hockey, the anniversary of the Dawson College massacre, the legalization of brutal mixed martial arts in Ontario, More»
Posted By: Leonard Monteyne, London
Posted On: December 24, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 24, 2011
Global
Last week, amidst a global outcry against the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria's postponement of new funding, Canada announced it would honour its 2010 commitment of $540-million over three years. This is welcome news at a time whe More»
Posted By: Joanne Marshall-Forgie, london
Posted On: December 14, 2011
climate
CLIMATE CHANGE -A FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE! After having just returned from a 3wk sojourn to Africa, I have a comment based on first hand observation! The South Luangwa Park in Zambia is one of Africa's best examples of a local attempt to preserve More»
Posted By: Gary Eagleson, Chatham
Posted On: December 13, 2011
Restaurant's honesty catches payment mistake
Last week my husband and I ate a meal at the Malibu Restaurant on Dundas St. We frequent the restaurant and know some of the servers who work there. After my husband used his debit card to pay for our meal, the young cashier noticed that the ti More»
Posted By: Hannah Gillis, London, Ontario
Posted On: December 17, 2011
Editors Note: As published in The London Free Press on Dec. 17, 2011.