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Amanda Kennedy, an Oneida Nation of the Thames woman whose social enterprise helped young people see their own potential and whose leadership inspired many in the London region, has died.

A sorority event that highlighted problems north London, Ont., residents are having with a home listed for rent on Airbnb never would have gone ahead if the home's owner didn't agree to it, the sorority's chapter president says. 

The entire board of directors of the region's largest hospital has resigned, a move that came minutes after the province announced it had appointed an outside investigator to fix the London Health Sciences Centre.

Neighbours of a London, Ont., home often rented on Airbnb for weekend parties say it's a stark example of how short-term rentals don't work in residential neighbourhoods and create havoc for those living around them. 

Pregnancy and new parenthood can come with a lot of questions and a whole host of competing advice. Now, pregnant women and new moms can sign up for frequent in-home visits from public health nurses who will help with goal setting and figuring out what to do with a baby.

Tanja Zientara's face lights up as she starts talking about her oldest son, a young man she describes as "just a heavy-metal head skateboarder and snowboarder who hated school, loved to party, loved girls and getting into all sorts of pranks."

A judge is allowing five former NHL hockey players charged with sexual assault to skip pretrial legal arguments for "compelling economic reasons." The five were charged in a case dating back to 2018, when they were with Canada's world junior team. Pretrial motions began Thursday in London, Ont.

Tackling the systemic racism within the London police and gaining back the trust of diverse communities will take time and come with pushback and tension that will need to be carefully managed, experts say. 

A report into systemic racism at the London Police Service paints a picture of officers who treat non-white people in a domineering and rude way, often stereotyping communities and using excessive force while dismissing victims' suffering. 

Public health officials are pushing back on Ontario's expansion of alcohol sales, asking the province to consider instead upping taxes on booze, limiting availability and creating an education campaign about the dangers of drinking.