North London Beacon

The rain cleared last Friday in time for grade 6, 7 and 8 students from six area schools to go back in time to the War of 1812. The smell of gun powder and smoke filled the air as musket and cannon fire blasted the … Read More

With Mrs. Laureen Harper and “Oopsey The Cat” at the London Humane Society. “Oopsey” has been up for adoption since June, 2012. Many animals at the London Humane Society are looking for a loving home. Visit the Humane Society to adopt a pet! THE PARLIAMENTARY … Read More

Article & photos: Maureen Cassidy I know I speak for a majority of Londoners when I say it has been a welcome relief to finally make Spring’s acquaintance these early days of May. Despite a winter that seemed determined to overstay its welcome, there were … Read More

By Ric Wellwood While London’s mayor is under a microscope by the Canada Revenue Agency for the financial activities of his Trinity Global Support Foundation, we have to give him the benefit of the doubt until he is convicted of some type of crime and … Read More

ReForest London to plant 3,000 native trees and shrubs in 10 park projects (MEDIA RELEASE – May 6, 2013)
Two London MP’s announced at $55,000 grant from Environment Canada to ReForest London. The grant will allow the non-profit organization to plant 3,000 native tree and shrubs … Read More

There have been a few years, and hockey seasons between May 29th of 2005 and May 4th of 2013 but the results have been the same for Londoner Kelly Thomson. A feisty forward in his playing days, Thomson, won the Memorial cup as a player … Read More

Last week the City of London kicked off Emergency Preparedness Week at the Kiwanis Seniors Centre. Emergency Preparedness Week is a Canada-wide initiative to increase awareness of individual and family preparedness in the face of potential disasters such as severe weather, health emergencies, chemical spills … Read More

Spring Plant Exchange Calling all gardeners! Bring in your extra cuttings, bulbs and plants to exchange with other gardeners. Please label plants. Two Master Gardeners will be on-site. Saturday, May 18 10:00 am-12:00 pm Masonville Outdoors Free. Drop in. No registration required. ••• Art Exhibit … Read More

Nothing says “summer” more than barbeques, beaches and baseball.  The crack of a ball against the bat and the cheers of the crowd amplify the tremendous amount of skill and teamwork that is poured into a season. This same approach of teamwork – combining different … Read More