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The Forest City Slow Roll takes place on June 6, with cyclist of all level ride through London neighborhoods. This year’s London Cycle Link ride will go through six different neighborhoods, including two new additions: old south and SoHo Laura Galvis Daza said the organizer of the event. “Our mission is to celebrate the bicycle,” Galvis Daza said.

A London townhouse fire on Silverbrook Drive Tuesday night estimates $800k worth of damage. Fire crews responded to multiple 911 calls about townhouse on the north side. When crews arrived, multiple units could be seen showing heavy fire and smoke from the back of the house. Firefighters acted quickly and contained the fire from spreading to the attic and other units. Crews were there all throughout the night fighting the blaze.

Weather can make or break a golfer’s day on the course. With the warmer weather London golf courses’ time sheets are filling up. “I’m thankful, since winter was so cold it’s very nice to have this sun” said Jean whose been golfing for eight years. Jeff and Sylvie Van Geel with there golf clubs (Source: Daniel Thuss) “It’s beautiful out here, it was a slow start only on my seventh round this year, but great weather no humidity” said Jeff Van Geel a golfer for 42 years.

Fanshawe revealed the newly painted sidewalk in commemoration of Pride Month and commitment for a safe community. “This sidewalk is a reminder that we are walking on ground that is shaped by courage” said one speaker. It was reveled at the London campus’ annual flag raising ceremony on June 1.

Crews responded at about 1:30 a.m. Friday to the 300 block of Grey Street for a structure fire. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames on arrival. Crews initially launched an offensive attack but were pulled back by command due to structural instability. Firefighters then switched to a defensive aerial attack. The structure is connected to a Waterloo Street church property, but the church was not damaged.

Baseball season is off to a hopeful start in London, where the city’s home team players and fans are hoping to “win it all,” this year. The London Majors went on the road this week, beating Brantford on Sunday, getting cancelled due to weather in Chatham Tuesday, and heading to Kitchener Friday. The team is expected to make the playoffs again this year, with hopes to redeem themselves after a surprising upset loss to the Guelph Royals last season.

Fanshawe College has launched a new beekeeping program this summer. The program works with the college’s apiary, located near the baseball diamonds on campus. Fanshawe’s apiary is monitored by a dedicated beekeeper. Visitors are welcome but must obtain permission, as the area is fenced off.

According to a news release from London police, emergency crews were called around 3 p.m. on May 15 to a crash involving an e-bike and a vehicle near Brydges Street and Egerton Street. Police say the cyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died. The driver remained at the scene. Members of the London Police Service’s road safety section are investigating.

Human traffickers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology, to exploit and control their victims in London, says an anti-violence advocate. New tactics include tracking victims remotely and threatening to release pornographic photos and videos that may not be real, said Jessie Rodger who is the executive director of Anova in London. “It’s not unusual to hear victims and survivors say that their phone or house is bugged and that they’re being surveilled or tracked,” said Rodger.

Less than three per cent of Gitxsan know their language. Host Shaneen Robinson is Gitxsan on her mother’s side and Cree on her father’s side. Dr. Jane M. Smith joins Shaneen to share tips and tricks on learning the language as both an adult and child, something Shaneen as a mom can appreciate. Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca