From My Bottom Step

Perceived Intent to Rob

A media release from London Police Service. Published by FMBS as a public service.

Police Release – Robbery at Frontenac Rd. Variety

On May 8th, 2009 at approximately 11:05 p.m., the London Police Service responded to a report of a robbery at the variety store located at 971 Commissioners Rd E at Frontenac Rd. The lone male suspect armed with a knife attacked an adult male and adult female who were attempting to lock up for the night. A struggle ensued between the suspect and victims. The suspect … Continue Reading

Regulating Gift Cards

“You’ve got to wonder if these … Continue Reading

Our Environmental Arrogance

Human population is now +6 billion, and may double within this century. All over the world, other life forms are becoming extinct because of human encroachment. As developers push farther and farther out of the city limits and swallow up wild animal habitat, should we really be surprised by cougar attacks on pets, or vehicle collissions with deer? … Continue Reading

Timmy Environmentalism

In “Save 40 Bucks a Year at Tim Hortons” (London Commons; 2007/08/24), Annmarie decries disposable paper cups. And she’s right to do so. Discarded Timmy cups seem to be everywhere. They’re a frequent eyesore at LTC stops, even the relatively few locations that actually happen to have a waste receptacle (I won’t rant about the LTC benches with the built-in but sealed-up waste receptacles here… that merits it’s own future post).

Annmarie suggests that TH’s will … Continue Reading