Heather Rivers

London

Reporter at London Free Press

Journalist at the London Free Press. PM me or email [email protected] with story ideas. Education is my beat.

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6 taken to hospital as community centre evacuated over carbon monoxide

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Jack Moulton |Heather Rivers

Six people were taken to hospital after a community centre in London's Old East Village was evacuated Monday morning due to high carbon monoxide levels, officials say. Published Jun 16, 2025 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2 minute readThe Boyle Memorial Community Centre on Charlotte Street in London was evacuated for elevated levels of carbon monoxide on Monday, June 16, 2025.
6 taken to hospital as community centre evacuated over carbon monoxide

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jack Moulton |Heather Rivers

Six people were taken to hospital after a community centre in London’s Old East Village was evacuated Monday morning due to high carbon monoxide levels, officials say. It was shortly before 10:30 a.m. when the London Fire Department posted to social media a warning that the Boyle Memorial Community Centre on Charlotte Street had to be cleared out for high levels of the toxic, odourless gas, and that crews were ventilating the building.
Cash-strapped Thames Valley board cuts 42 office jobs

1 week ago | woodstocksentinelreview.com | Heather Rivers

Advertisement 1The deficit-ridden Thames Valley District school board is cutting 42 full-time jobs including positions in senior administration, according to an internal memo released this week. • Article contentThe deficit-ridden Thames Valley District school board is cutting 42 full-time jobs – including some in senior administration, according to an internal memo obtained byThe London Free Press.
Cash-strapped Thames Valley board cuts 42 office jobs

2 weeks ago | lfpress.com | Heather Rivers

The deficit-ridden Thames Valley District school board is cutting 42 full-time jobs – including some in senior administration, according to an internal memo obtained by The London Free Press. The job cuts are being made at the central board office on Dundas Street “to ensure our long-term sustainability and to continue prioritizing student learning and well-being,” said the memo, signed by education director Bill Tucker.
The Last 1st Hussar: Vet's death a loss for storied London regiment

2 weeks ago | lfpress.com | Heather Rivers

The last known 1st Hussar from London who fought in the Netherlands and Germany during the Second World War has died. Harry Favell, a resident of Parkwood Hospital, died June 4. He was 104. Retired Lt.-Col. Joe Murray of the 1st Hussars said the regiment believes Favell was the last surviving London-area member who served in the war. “He is one of the last two Second World War veterans that we know of in Canada in the 1st Hussars,” Murray said.
'Alarming' school bus crashes spark outcry at London elementary school

2 weeks ago | thelondoner.ca | Heather Rivers

Advertisement 1 • • Article contentParents are sounding the alarm after two vehicles recently struck parked school buses – with students already on board – outside a south London elementary school. Advertisement 2Article content“There have been multiple incidents involving vehicles colliding with parked school buses along Ernest Avenue” at Sir Arthur Carty elementary school, parent Ashleigh Withenshaw said.
General Dynamics lays off dozens of salaried staff

2 weeks ago | thelondoner.ca | Heather Rivers

Advertisement 1A maker of military armoured vehicles in London says it has laid off salaried employees but isn't saying how many • • Article contentA maker of military armoured vehicles in London says it has laid off salaried employees but isn’t saying how many. Advertisement 2Article content“General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is conducting a modest workforce reduction based on current volume and workload,” spokesperson Jay Hancock said Tuesday.
At General Dynamics, fears of more London job losses without Ottawa orders

2 weeks ago | lfpress.com | Heather Rivers

The Canadian government must “step up” to prevent further job losses at General Dynamics Land Systems, the London-based maker of military armoured vehicles, following dozens of cuts last week, says the head of the company’s union. “It’s worrisome that government keeps saying the right thing but nothing has been triggered. . . . We’re really hoping it happens soon,” said Jeff Skinner, chairperson of Unifor Local 27.
Measles cited as possible factor in Southwestern Ontario infant's death

2 weeks ago | windsorstar.com | Heather Rivers

An infant born prematurely after contracting measles in the womb has died in Southwestern Ontario, the province’s top public-health official said Thursday. The baby was infected before birth by their mother, who had not received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, said in a statement.
Infant dies after contracting measles in utero in Southwestern Ontario

3 weeks ago | lfpress.com | Heather Rivers

An infant born prematurely after contracting measles in the womb has died in Southwestern Ontario, the province’s top public-health official said on Thursday. The baby was infected before birth by their mother, who had not received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, said in a statement.