January 17, 2020
Two local micropreneurs compete for national awardTwo local micro-business owners—Charissa Floriancic of Crushed Aftercare and Kay Habib of Skilled Accents—have been named as finalists for the 2020 Mompreneur Award of Excellence.
January 17, 2020
London apartment vacancy rate at historic lowsAccording to the results of the annual Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Rental Market Survey (RMS) conducted in October 2019, London’s purpose-built apartment vacancy rate declined to 1.8 per cent, down from 2.1 per cent the year prior and sitting at the lowest level in almost two decades.
January 17, 2020
Fourth London cannabis retail outlet to open by Western gatesA familiar name in Ontario’s cannabis culture, Friendly Stranger, announced this week it has granted trademark licenses for the use of its brand to six Ontario retail license holders and will open new cannabis retail locations early this year, including a London unit at 1135 Richmond Street.
January 17, 2020
Instrumental donation gives arts group for kids 'a new future'Now in its 32nd year, Arts 4 All Kids recently received a crucial $22,000 grant from MusiCounts, the music education charity that supported 37 community centres, after-school programs, and non-profit organizations across Canada last year by providing funding for new instruments and equipment. Article by: Janis Wallace, The Londoner, January 15, 2020.
January 17, 2020
Queen's Park outlines Southwestern Ontario transit planMillions of dollars in public transit improvements and better regional rail service are in the cards for Southwestern Ontario, a new provincial government roadmap to transit investment in the region says. Article by: Jennifer Bieman, The London Free Press, January 17, 2020.
January 17, 2020
Create a company this summerLooking for a job this summer? Why not create your own with help from the Summer Company program? Through the Summer Company program, you can get start-up money to kick-off a new summer business, along with advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running.
January 15, 2020
Dental clinic for low-income Londoners aims for summer openingThe city’s first brick-and-mortar dental clinic for low-income Londoners could be seeing patients by the summer, the project’s leader says. Article by: Jennifer Bieman, Londoner, January 7, 2020.
January 15, 2020
Stratford approves plan to produce 'renewable' natural gasAfter much debate, Stratford city council is moving forward with plans to produce renewable natural gas at their wastewater treatment plant. Article by: Scott Miller, CTV News, January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
Announcing the 2020 BAA FinalistsThe London Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following finalists for the 2020 London Business Achievement Awards which will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
January 13, 2020
Advanced Manufacturing & Canada: Expertise matters when choosing a meeting locationDestination Canada features London, Ontario in its video as a manufacturing hub.
January 10, 2020
Aquaman star Jason Momoa filming TV series in St. Thomas, and they're looking for co-starsHollywood actor Jason Momoa, star of big-budget, comic book-inspired films as well as the massive television series Game of Thrones, will film an upcoming TV series in St. Thomas and a call is going out for actors. Article by: Norman De Bono, London Free Press, January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
Airshow London appoints new executive directorA local event planning professional has been appointed to lead Airshow London as it gears up for its future productions.
January 10, 2020
10 Southwestern Ontario tech companies hiring this JanuaryWhether you're still in the early stages of your career or are ready to step into a leadership role, there's an opportunity for you in Southwestern Ontario's innovation economy. Here are ten companies looking for fresh talent in 2020. Article by: Christine Rathbone, Tech Alliance, January 2, 2020
January 10, 2020
London area jobs gain in December adds to positive second half of 2019The London area labour market added 2,000 new jobs in December, capping a strong second half of 2019 that brought the region's unemployment rate closer to the provincewide average. Article by: Jonathan Juha, The London Free Press, January 10, 2020.
January 09, 2020
Have you heard the news? Virtuoso's back and better than everIABC London is relaunching the Virtuoso Awards, Southwestern Ontario's premiere professional awards program celebrating excellence in communications and the best in creative strategy and design. Article by: IABC London. January 9, 2020.
January 09, 2020
Canada looks for 'steady improvement' after late-shot losses in first day of Continental Cup playThe 2020 Continental Cup curling championship took place in London Thursday, January 9 through to Sunday, January 12. Article by: Paul Vanderhoeven, The London Free Press, January 9, 2020.
January 08, 2020
She smashed expectations to set up her own business. Now, this Indigenous woman is helping others do the sameAmanda Kennedy has been recruited as the Indigenous lead for a local network to support women-led enterprises. Article by: Salma Ibrahim, CBC News London, January 8, 2020.
January 08, 2020
London developer eyes Hyde Park for high-end, $100M retail-residential 'village'A $100-million commercial and residential development would transform Hyde Park into a high-end, destination village, says the developer behind the proposal. Article by: Norman De Bono, London Free Press, January 8, 2020.
January 08, 2020
Development with 110 affordable units in London gets $120M boostOfficials say construction on the twin tower development will take about three years. Article by: Liny Lamberink, CBC News London, January 8, 2020.
January 07, 2020
London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertionA team of clinician researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute have partnered with medical device company CoapTech LLC to study a new method of feeding tube insertion.
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