Norman De Bono

London

Business Reporter at London Free Press

Norman De Bono is a business reporter at the London Free Press covering all things business and labour oriented. Follow him at http://t.co/REhWY3xWJc

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First-ever WSIB strike hits London amid head office relocation plan

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Norman De Bono

London’s tenure as the new provincial head office for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is off to a rocky start. More than 240 workers are on strike in downtown London, protesting against working conditions and pay. The development comes as the agency prepares to move its head office to the former 3M building just off Veterans Memorial Parkway. “Our workloads are unsustainable. It has been for many years.
Toyota goes all-in on hybrids in Woodstock, Cambridge plants, shrugs off U.S. tariffs

1 week ago | brantfordexpositor.ca | Norman De Bono

Advertisement 1 • • Article contentToyota Canada will be making a new vehicle at its Southwestern Ontario plants, but with a very familiar look. Advertisement 2Article contentThe RAV4 vehicles now assembled at Canada’s largest automotive manufacturer in Woodstock and Cambridge will be hybrid-only beginning early in 2026, the automaker announced. It now assembles both gasoline-powered and hybrid RAV4s as well as Lexus vehicles, and this means the end of gas-powered RAV4s at the manufacturer.
Toyota goes all-in on hybrids in London-area plants, shrugs off U.S. tariffs

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Norman De Bono

Published May 26, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 3 minute readThe Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Woodstock. Photo taken on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)Article contentToyota Canada will be making a new vehicle at its Southwestern Ontario plants, but with a very familiar look. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article contentArticle contentRecommended VideosWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Toyota shrugs off Trump tariffs, goes all-in on hybrids in Southwestern Ontario plants

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Norman De Bono

Toyota Canada will be making a new vehicle at its Southwestern Ontario plants, but with a very familiar look. The RAV4 vehicles now assembled at Canada’s largest automotive manufacturer in Woodstock and Cambridge will be hybrid-only beginning early in 2026, the automaker announced. It now assembles both gasoline-powered and hybrid RAV4s as well as Lexus vehicles and this means the end of gas-powered RAV4s at the manufacturer.
Factory's wobbly finances leave city hall seeking $1M in unpaid taxes

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Norman De Bono

One city politician wants answers as to whether city hall can recoup $1 million in lost property tax revenue from a London cricket processing plant now facing bankruptcy. Aspire Food Group, owing $41.5 million, is in receivership and among its debts is $1.06 million in unpaid property taxes, said Anna Lisa Barbon, deputy city manager finance. Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson wants details on all unpaid taxes and how the city can get its cash, she said. “Will we recoup this money?
Toyota goes all-in on hybrids in London-area plants, shrugs off U.S. tariffs

1 week ago | financialpost.com | Norman De Bono

Advertisement 1RAV4 vehicles now assembled in Woodstock and Cambridge will be hybrid-only beginning early in 2026Article contentToyota Canada will be making a new vehicle at its Southwestern Ontario plants, but with a very familiar look. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
More than 250 knives seized at London hospital's ERs in six weeks

2 weeks ago | lfpress.com | Norman De Bono

In a matter of weeks, more than 250 knives have been seized at the emergency departments of London Health Sciences Centre. Weapons-detection systems installed at the hospital’s two emergency departments have spotted 92 knives since May 6, an average of six a day, at Victoria Hospital’s emergency department and 166 knives, or five a day, at University Hospital’s ER since April 15.
More than 250 knives seized at London hospital ERs in six weeks

2 weeks ago | windsorstar.com | Norman De Bono

In a matter of weeks, more than 250 knives have been seized at the emergency departments of London Health Sciences Centre. Weapons-detection systems installed at the hospital’s two emergency departments have spotted 92 knives since May 6, an average of six a day, at Victoria Hospital’s emergency department and 166 knives, or five a day, at University Hospital’s ER since April 15.
Indebted London cricket producer takes step toward bankruptcy

2 weeks ago | thelondoner.ca | Norman De Bono

Advertisement 1Aspire Food Group, reportedly owing $41.5 million, has been placed into receivership, a step toward bankruptcy. • • Article contentBy Jiminy, London’s cricket dreams have run into a financial roadblock as menacing as, well, a massive can of Raid. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
London police get $150K to support crime victims, report hate incidents

2 weeks ago | thelondoner.ca | Norman De Bono

Advertisement 1 • • Article contentLondon police will receive $150,000 from the Ontario government to support victims of crime and improve the reporting of hate-motivated incidents, local MPP Rob Flack has announced. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.