Ottawa, province kicking in $72M for London medical glove plant
The federal and provincial governments are kicking in nearly half the money for a new medical glove manufacturing plant in London that will employ 135 people when it opens in 2026.
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Chick-Fil-A, famous for its chicken sandwiches and past controversies, will open its first London restaurant Thursday in the Wonderland and Wharncliffe roads area, its 13th in Canada.
A little fried chicken hospitality all the way from the southern U.S. is coming to London.
Q+A: Rose McCulloch, London’s Halloween queen, on costume hits and misses
Halloween is fast approaching, but it’s no problem for a long-standing local business: McCulloch’s Costume and Party Supplies.
Pearson: Self-checkout not living up to its promise of efficiency
It was an offhand remark that provided insightful commentary of modern life.
Grocery chain with a Mediterranean twist coming to London
A Quebec-based grocery chain specializing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food is bringing its first Southwestern Ontario store to London.
Ikea outlet to open, full-scale store remains elusive for London
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is coming back to London, a city where it pulled the plug on a planned full-service store three years ago. But instead of a big-box store, the retailer is bringing a so-called “plan and order point” outlet, a smaller store focused on kitchen, bedroom and living room planning where customers can […]
Pizzeria’s closing underscores labour challenge facing restaurants: Experts
A labour shortage is plaguing the restaurant industry, leaving family-owned restaurants in an uphill battle with larger chains for employees.
Londoner’s pandemic pizza startup outgrows garage, moves into grocers
Restructured out of his investment job during the pandemic, Londoner Jeff Golem really got into frozen pizza.
Copp’s Buildall, the London building supply company that has developed backyard homes it will sell and build on your property, pending approval from the city, said Mac Copp, branch manager of the down
Imagine buying a new two-bedroom home in London for $200,000. Now imagine it’s in your backyard.
Richmond Row boutique closing, cites downtown ‘challenges’
Another downtown London business is blaming problems plaguing the core for its decision to close.
Q+A: New Goodwill CEO sees ‘lots of opportunity’ in green economy
The incoming president and chief executive of Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes is eyeing growth in a territory that covers all of Ontario, except the Niagara and Hamilton regions.
Fledgling Brazilian bakery in London branching out to dining-in
A new Brazilian bakery in London is marking its first anniversary after an “arduous” startup, with plans to add a dining area to its now takeout-only shop.
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