http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/home.aspxLocal News from London, Ontarioen-usCopyright 2010, CFPLNEWS-AMTue, 07 Sep 2010 13:28:31 GMThttp://emmisinteractive.com There's lots of Police activity in northwest London after a body was discovered inside a duplex on Blanchard Road.Police were called out to the home near Limberlost and Lawson just before 6AM Tuesday.  Police will only say they've launched a "death investigation" -- they've refused to confirm if this is a homicide investigation."At this point, it's too early to comment or make any determinati...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274887http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274887Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:28:31 GMTAfter a few months of summer fun and sleeping-in, school is back in session this morning for thousands of students in the London area.  It's also the kick-off for full-day kindergarten across Ontario, with over 1,500 kids in London already registered. Full-day kindergarten is being offered at 19 schools within the Thames Valley District School Board, including the new Stoney Cr...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274830http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274830Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:53:01 GMTOntario plans to introduce a tax credit for parents who pay for their children's activities, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced on Monday, but critics have said the government is trying to undo the damage caused by the HST.While the plan would complement the federal children's fitness tax credit, unlike the federal program, Ontario's credit would include non-fitness activities, such as visual arts ...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274906http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274906Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:21:31 GMTAfter almost three months of being able to park your car on the street overnight without fear of getting a ticket, it's time to start making room at the end of your drive-way again.As of Tuesday morning, the popular trial program, which started back in mid-June, has come to an end.City of London Engineer, Pat McNally, tells AM980 it's too early to say if the program will return...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274862http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274862Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:23:11 GMTLondon Police are warning the public to stay away from a man they call unpredictable and violent towards total strangers.40-year-old Timothy Paul Carew (pictured left) has a lengthy criminal record which includes 45 convictions for violent offences such as assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and possession of a weapon.   In 2007, he was sentenced to seven months in j...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274478http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274478Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:58:04 GMTThe Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc has died of a suspected heart attack.  Mel Veale's death was confirmed Saturday morning in a news release issued by the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc: "It is with great sadness that the council and the staff of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc have learned of the passing of his worship, Mel Veale, (Friday) evening. "'Mayor Mel' was Reeve of the Tow...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274376http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274376Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:59 GMT The Elgin St.Thomas Public Health Unit has lifted its latest boil water advisory for a portion of St.Thomas.  Officials gave the all clear late Sunday afternoon following tests done on Friday and Saturday which found no bacteria in the water.  This latest advisory was posted on the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health website at 5:30 p.m. Friday afternoon.  The advisory was much smaller t...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274266http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274266Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:03:09 GMTProvincial police say they will be out in full force over the long holiday weekend.Police say they will be targeting unsafe drivers and operators on highways, trails and waterways.So far this year, 205 people have died on roadways patrolled by the O-P-P, compared with 199 in 2009.Sgt. Dave Rektor of Western Region OPP tells AM980 after a grim few months on the water, that's where Police ...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1273879http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1273879Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:01:49 GMTThe London pathologist accused of being part of a terrorist plot will be back in court next week to set a date for a bail hearing.   Khurram Syed Sher, a doctor of pathology who once danced and sang on the Canadian Idol program, made a brief appearance Friday by video link from an Ottawa jail. He is to appear again next Thursday to set a date for a bail hearing that could last up to three day...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274221http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1274221Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:42:48 GMTOne person was sent to hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and damage is set at $50,000after an early morning house fire Friday on York near Egerton.Firefighters got the call around 4:30AM and found the front of the house fully engulfed in flames.  Despite the fact there were no working smoke detectors in the home, all three people inside at the time were able to escape.Firef...http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1273974http://www.fm96.com/Channels/newsinfo/localnews/story.aspx?ID=1273974Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:34:36 GMT