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Aerospace firm plans $30M rocket engine test facility in London

An aerospace company is planning to build what it calls Canada's first large-scale rocket engine test facility, northeast of London.

By Ryan Goodison

'I can't breathe': Officer recounts man's final words after he was shot

London News

London Food Bank officials launch Thanksgiving donation drive, reflect on 40 years

Crime & Courts

London man, 26, charged in fatal stabbing: Police

Geese congregate at a puddle on the tennis court in Piccadilly Park in London as a child on a bike rides past on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Geoff Robins/The London Free Press/ Postmedia Network

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Manufacturing News

At London manufacturing event, a call to turn crisis into opportunity

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Municipal Election

London News

London civic election: City council candidates in their own words

Londoners will elect their next city council on Oct. 26 and we’ve given those running for local office a chance to pitch their candidacy to LFP readers, in their own…

By Free Press staff

Matt Cooper, executive board member of the London District Building and Construction Trades Council

London City Hall

London construction trades council endorses Mayor Josh Morgan for re-election

The group says Morgan has supported infrastructure investment and skilled trades during his time as mayor.

London City Hall

London civic election: Ward 6 all-candidates debate

Four candidates are running in Ward 6, which takes in areas such as Old North and Western University.

Crime & Courts

Dangerous offender hearing stalls as accused continues search for lawyer

“You’ve had a long time to get a lawyer,” the judge said.

Witnesses recount moments after fatal downtown London shooting

A male suspect was arrested after the rush-hour shooting, police say.

Jury shown surveillance video of fatal east London shooting

The footage traces the 30 minutes before Christopher Clements-Card was shot outside a Tim Hortons in 2018.

Sports

London Knights

Evan Van Gorp’s added strength fuels hot start for London Knights

The 20-year-old has three goals and seven points through three games after adding 20 pounds over the summer.

Strathroy Age Dispatch

PHOTOS: Strathroy, Parkside square off in high school girls field hockey

Strathroy District Collegiate and Parkside Collegiate Institute battled to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday at Citywide Field in London.

Opinion

Letters To The Editor

LFP Letters to the Editor: October 1, 2026

A Free Press reader says Coun. Susan Stevenson has a good idea to clean up downtown.

Letters To The Editor

LFP Letters to the Editor: September 30, 2026

A Free Press reader says "nobody wins when politics turns mean-spirited and personal."

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces train outside

Columnists

Charron: Canada must consider all threats, including U.S. invasion

The purpose of contingency planning is to ensure decision-makers are not caught unprepared should an unlikely event occur

Columnists

Tallman: One key unlocks the teachings of Jesus who came to call the broken

Jesus has come to call all of us to wholeness, but particularly those who everyone rejects, who society looks down on

Columnists

Baranyai: AI guardrails inadequate for its roles

Before AI platforms dispense advice, their proficiency in responding to mental health concerns should be flawless

Letters To The Editor

LFP Letters to the Editor: September 26, 2026

Free Press readers sound off on the topics of the day, including St. Thomas’s downtown museum, upcoming London election and turkeys.

Queen’s Park NEWS

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Queen’s Park

Aerospace firm plans $30M rocket engine test facility in London

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Crime & Courts

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Opinion

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