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The new application stands as an extension to a previously consented scheme beside the site, with the final project delivering over 400 homes. Planning documents from Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson, on behalf of Hurlington Capital and QIP, said the scheme is an extension to a previously consented project for a 14-storey block of 299 student rooms from the same developers on the former Woolwich Catholic Club site. Both buildings are intended to be internally and externally connected and function as a single structure. Amenity spaces and other services are planned to be shared between the blocks. The roof of the new…

Article contentThe sentencing hearing for a London man who pleaded guilty to a random attack on a stranger on Richmond Row has been delayed pending a potential order for a psychiatric assessment. Jose Lopes-Cajina, who pled guilty to aggravated assault in the brutal stabbing of a driver waiting at a rail crossing on Richmond Street, will be back in court later this week after concerns about his mental state were raised at his sentencing hearing Monday before Justice George Orsini in the Ontario Court of Justice. Article content“His behaviour and his interactions with me, in my view, are suggestive of someone who…

Article contentPolice in Brantford were seeking information from the public to identify the rider of a motorcycle involved in stunt driving.The rider was seen standing on his moving motorcycle on several occasions and also exhibited other aggressive driving behaviour, police said in a statement. Police issued a photo in the hope of identifying the motorcyclist, who is largely unidentifiable due to their black helmet and tinted mask.Article contentAnyone with information, including dashboard-camera or surveillance footage of the rider, was asked last week to contact Const. Rob Hall of the Brantford police at 519-756-7050, ext. 2844. Those who wish to provide…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsLocal NewsPublished Oct 21, 2024  •  Last updated 6 hours ago  •  4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Carlos Guerra Guerra, left, and Emily Altmann are both seen leaving the London courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photos by Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)Article contentJosh Dickie and his friends were leaving the bush party and crossing the street when they saw a white SUV speed toward them and make a quick turn to the left.He said he and his friends laughed at the dramatic entrance. He…

Article contentLondon police are asking for help identifying a suspect who allegedly approached a woman showering in the change room at a community centre last month.A woman was in the women’s change room at the community centre on Wonderland Road on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m., when she noticed a man in the room and told him to leave, police said Monday.The man left, but he returned and approached the woman while she was showering, police said. The woman, who wasn’t physically injured, reported the incident to police.Article contentInvestigators released an image of the suspect, who is described as a…

Article contentA St. Thomas police dog is calling it quits and beginning its new life as a family pet. Axle, a Belgian malinois from Michigan, will retire at the end of October after a seven-year career tracking suspects, helping police find evidence and making public appearances, St. Thomas police said. Chief Mark Roskamp made a recommendation to the city’s police board that Const. Sean James, Axle’s longtime handler, keep it as a family pet. Article content“In his time as a police service dog, Axle has helped capture countless criminals and has charmed everyone at many community events. We wish Axle a…

Article contentThe cash-strapped Thames Valley District school board will recoup the $38,000 that 18 officials spent on a three-day retreat at the Toronto Blue Jays stadium hotel, though the senior administrators who attended won’t be out of pocket.The money will come from senior staff members’ expense accounts, which is a perk of their employment contracts, said interim education director Bill Tucker, who took the helm after Mark Fisher went on a paid leave following Free Press reporting on the summertime staff retreat.Article content“They (administrators) did it willingly and there was very little discussion,” Tucker said. “They came up with that…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsLocal NewsCity politicians have given an initial OK to studying recommended steps from a local anti-poverty agency to tackle pest control and disrepair in London’s low-income rental units.Published Oct 21, 2024  •  Last updated 7 hours ago  •  2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Ward 13 Coun. David Ferreira speaks during a debate at London city hall on Monday, June 10, 2024. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)Article contentCity politicians have given an initial OK to studying recommended steps from a local anti-poverty agency to tackle pest…

Article contentLondon police assisted provincial police with a “high-risk” traffic stop across from police headquarters on Dundas Street Monday.The OPP received information from Hamilton police about a disturbance inside a vehicle travelling west on the Highway 401 possibly heading to London, an OPP spokesperson Const. Jeff Hare said.OPP located the vehicle and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated at Adelaide and Dundas streets, where one person was arrested, Hare said, Nobody was injured.Article content“This was an isolated event and there was no threat to public safety,” Hare said in an email, adding more information on the incident will be released…

Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace’s winless start to the 2024-25 Premier League is down to a lack of confidence. The Eagles lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Monday evening to extend their run to eight Premier League gams without three points – surpassing the record of seven without a win at the start of the 2017-18 season under Frank de Boer and Roy Hodgson. Palace are 18th in the Premier League and have only kept one clean sheet this season. “It’s not great – it’s not good,” said Glasner. “Everybody is disappointed. It’s our responsibility – especially mine – to…