Marek Sutherland

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London Reporter at CFPL-TV (London, ON)

Operation Supervisor CTV London/CTV Windsor

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London, Ont.'s Jenna Tunks sets OFSAA novice girls discuss record

Jun 8, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

Four of the six possible all-time OFSAA discus records now belong to the Tunks family, after youngest daughter Jenna broke the previous mark by nearly four metres Saturday. Jenna follows her father Jason (former Olympian from London, Ont..) who set the senior boys record in 1995, older sister Julia who owns the Junior and senior girls records, and captured a second straight OFSAA Championship in discus Friday.
Wortley Pride festival continues on despite protests and messages of hate

Jun 8, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

The third annual Wortley Pride festival held Saturday has tripled in size this year according to founder and president Kathy Bell, but messages of hate continue to threatened the event before it even began. “Sadly, there was still protesting going on, and there were still some, negative messages written on the grounds here. But thankful to our community members in Wortley Village who saw it after it was done, and actually came out and washed it all away,” said Bell.
Annual Constructer Cup raising funds to aid local homeless charity

May 31, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

The second annual Constructer Cup was held at the Tri-Car soccer fields Friday. The event raised $20,000 in 2023 for Joan’s place, and hopes to exceed that total this year. "This year, the funds will be going to the Health and Homelessness Fund for Change. Every year we're trying to do something that really supports housing in the city in a different way. This year, we felt that was a really appropriate initiative.
'Everyone has done great work to raise this money': Students shave teachers’ hair for charity

May 30, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

London Christian High School students celebrated a fundraising total in the Relay for Life campaign well beyond what they were expecting. “We raised over $20,000. Our goal is $20,000, and we went over it by $3,000 so far, which is incredible because we did not think we would be able to do that for our first time ever doing this event,” said grade 12 student Abby Wynja.
Calls to re-establish Children’s Safety Village in London, Ont.

May 3, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

For over two decades, the Children's Safety Village was a staple of hands-on education run out of the Fanshawe Conservation Area. “Absolutely a wonderful opportunity, an amazing opportunity for that hands-on, touch and feel approach that I believe is so critical to any learning, I mean, especially for youth,” said David Hodgins, who was the Fire Chief when the village opened in 2001, and had a road named after him in the village.
Ornge 'Blood on Board' program expands to London, Ont.

May 1, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and critical care transport services, and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) announced Wednesday the expansion of the Blood on Board program to the Forest City. “This is a big step forward for trauma and injured patients within the London region with the expansion of our Blood on Board program to the London base,” explained Ornge Associate Medical Officer Michael Peddle. He added, “It's our third base to come online within our organization.
Job fair hosted by LEDC setting up at White Oaks Mall on Tuesday

Apr 22, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

The London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) will host its annual spring job fair at White Oaks Mall Tuesday between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. “It’s one of the largest general purpose job fairs in the region,” said Christine Wilton, director, Workforce Development for LEDC. According to Wilton, roughly 50 booths with employers hiring for about 1,000 positions will be on hand, and 2,000 job seekers have registered to attend.
Mud Creek channelling unique approach to infill development

Apr 17, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

Mud Creek in northwest London, Ont., east of Wonderland Road along Oxford Street is an area that has been left vacant for decades. But a new channelling project and new classification for the floodplain means almost 4,000 residential units will be able to be built on the 56-hectare parcel of land. “This Mud Creek project has been going on for over 15 years. I personally have been involved in it for most of that time.
Council to discuss pilot project for high school bus pass program

Apr 15, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

A motion going to city council Tuesday could be the first step in approving a pilot project that would approve bus passes for students in grade nine at Clarke Road Secondary school. Ward 2 Coun. Shawn Lewis is the author of the motion, along with Ward 3 Coun. Peter Cuddy. Lewis said this conversation started before the COVID-19 pandemic with then Coun. Phil Squire. “Councillor Cuddy, who was a school board trustee at the time, was part of that conversation now that he's been elected.
Baby Gwendolyn celebrates 1st birthday after receiving rare liver disorder diagnosis

Apr 12, 2024 | london.ctvnews.ca | Marek Sutherland

Gwendolyn Barnett celebrated her first birthday last month, but the first year of her life has been a battle to save it. Although at first, there were no signs of the danger that awaited. "She was born completely normal, healthy. Everything was well,” said mother Nicole Barnett. “And then a couple weeks in, she started looking a little jaundice, a little yellow in her skin." That began a process of doctor’s appointments and medical tests. Something stuck out for the Barnetts.