Larry Cornies
@cornies.bsky.social
Journalist, husband, dad, papa. Fortnightly Postmedia News columnist, former journalism educator at Western, Ryerson, Conestoga. Based in London, Canada. #LdnOnt
https://larrycornies.substack.com
https://larrycornies.substack.com
Progress toward eliminating #impaired driving has been agonizingly slow, but passive #tech in vehicles may be game-changers. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Cornies: Technology next move to reduce impaired driving
Tougher penalties and public education about impaired driving have taken attitudes only so far
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Progress toward eliminating #impaired driving has been agonizingly slow, but passive #tech in vehicles may be game-changers. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
One of my faves from @theglobeandmail.com's 2025 photo roundup. Shot by #yyc photog @gjohnjournalism.bsky.social for a piece on how @canadianforces.bsky.social are protecting the Arctic. Full photo feature here: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... #photojournalism
December 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
One of my faves from @theglobeandmail.com's 2025 photo roundup. Shot by #yyc photog @gjohnjournalism.bsky.social for a piece on how @canadianforces.bsky.social are protecting the Arctic. Full photo feature here: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... #photojournalism
I'm impressed with London Hydro. No outages on its map this morning, despite adverse conditions over the past few days. In addition, its crews responded rapidly to an electrical emergency at our home the day of Christmas Eve. Basically saved our Christmas gatherings. #LdnOnt
December 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I'm impressed with London Hydro. No outages on its map this morning, despite adverse conditions over the past few days. In addition, its crews responded rapidly to an electrical emergency at our home the day of Christmas Eve. Basically saved our Christmas gatherings. #LdnOnt
[Column] As America dismantles its beacon and flattens its hill, Canadians must stand on guard for more than just its geography and economy. #ElbowsUp #Canada lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Cornies: Keep elbows up to defend Canadian values, too
Animosities will ruin us faster, more completely than tariffs
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December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
[Column] As America dismantles its beacon and flattens its hill, Canadians must stand on guard for more than just its geography and economy. #ElbowsUp #Canada lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
I feel sorry for former colleagues at Conestoga whose lives have been upended by the ambitions of a president who tried to build an empire on the backs of foreign students. Just as culpable are a compliant board of governors and timid senior execs. And Tibbitts is STILL president. #WaterlooRegion
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I feel sorry for former colleagues at Conestoga whose lives have been upended by the ambitions of a president who tried to build an empire on the backs of foreign students. Just as culpable are a compliant board of governors and timid senior execs. And Tibbitts is STILL president. #WaterlooRegion
The Platt's Lane underpass in #LdnOnt doesn't have a heritage designation. Maybe it should. #bridges #subways #rail lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Cornies: Platt's Lane underpass offers a chance to reflect on times past
There’s something about the Platt’s Lane underpass that evokes a simpler time; that connects us to a bygone era in a visceral way.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Platt's Lane underpass in #LdnOnt doesn't have a heritage designation. Maybe it should. #bridges #subways #rail lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Mathew McCarthy of @therecord.com regularly files amazing photos that enliven the front page. Today's is another beaut. #photography #photojournalism
December 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Mathew McCarthy of @therecord.com regularly files amazing photos that enliven the front page. Today's is another beaut. #photography #photojournalism
Fascinating yarn here by @ianausten.bsky.social on the efforts of Benjamin Franklin to bring Canada into America's fold. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/w...
Like Trump, Benjamin Franklin Sought to Annex Canada
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December 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Fascinating yarn here by @ianausten.bsky.social on the efforts of Benjamin Franklin to bring Canada into America's fold. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/w...
At today's AGM, #LdnOnt 's @thegrandlondon.bsky.social reported a surplus for '24-'25 of more than $94,000. Annual report is here: www.grandtheatre.com/2024-25-annu.... Financial statements here: www.grandtheatre.com/sites/defaul...
2024-25 Annual Report
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December 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
At today's AGM, #LdnOnt 's @thegrandlondon.bsky.social reported a surplus for '24-'25 of more than $94,000. Annual report is here: www.grandtheatre.com/2024-25-annu.... Financial statements here: www.grandtheatre.com/sites/defaul...
As she wields the conductor's baton at both @thegrandlondon.bsky.social and @londonsymphonia.bsky.social, Alexandra Kane is having a December to remember. #theatre #symphony #LdnOnt #music lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Cornies: Alexandra Kane helps Londoners look for loveliness
London Symphonia holiday show acknowledges people left out of Christmas
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November 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
As she wields the conductor's baton at both @thegrandlondon.bsky.social and @londonsymphonia.bsky.social, Alexandra Kane is having a December to remember. #theatre #symphony #LdnOnt #music lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
A few thoughts about the passing of a #LdnOnt legend. open.substack.com/pub/larrycor...
Remembering Bill Brady
In London, Ontario, everyone seems to have at least one lasting memory — and often many more — of the broadcasting giant who died this week at the age of 93.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
A few thoughts about the passing of a #LdnOnt legend. open.substack.com/pub/larrycor...
There's no time like the coming two weeks to register your thoughts about @lpl.ca 's facilities and priorities. Eighty per cent of the system's facilities are rated as "fair" or worse. #libraries #LdnOnt
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Cornies: Library looking for input into its next 10-year plan
London Public Library open houses are an opportunity to have your say
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November 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
There's no time like the coming two weeks to register your thoughts about @lpl.ca 's facilities and priorities. Eighty per cent of the system's facilities are rated as "fair" or worse. #libraries #LdnOnt
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From today's Seattle Times:
October 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
From today's Seattle Times:
Reposted by Larry Cornies
Confirmed: Citytv and Citytv+ will carry Jimmy Kimmel Live! when it’s back on-air tomorrow.
Sorry, Hudson and Rex fans.
Sorry, Hudson and Rex fans.
September 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Confirmed: Citytv and Citytv+ will carry Jimmy Kimmel Live! when it’s back on-air tomorrow.
Sorry, Hudson and Rex fans.
Sorry, Hudson and Rex fans.
@wilnerness.bsky.social Do Blue Jays broadcasters travel on the team's plane? Dan, Buck, et al do a good job of creating the impression there's some distance between them and the team's players, managers and execs. But how much separation is there when it comes to meals, lodging, travel, etc.?
September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@wilnerness.bsky.social Do Blue Jays broadcasters travel on the team's plane? Dan, Buck, et al do a good job of creating the impression there's some distance between them and the team's players, managers and execs. But how much separation is there when it comes to meals, lodging, travel, etc.?
Why the City of London needs to take a big weed-whacker to Springbank Park. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Cornies: Naturalization shouldn't come at expense of identity
The river needs to be celebrated as much as it needs to be naturalized
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September 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Why the City of London needs to take a big weed-whacker to Springbank Park. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Reposted by Larry Cornies
Anyone who signs this pledge is not a journalist.
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
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September 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Anyone who signs this pledge is not a journalist.
What will it take to get residents of Leamington, Ontario, to repair and restore the most important piece of public art in town? open.substack.com/pub/larrycor...
A sculpture that deserves recognition
A limestone work by Canadian artist E.B. Cox in Leamington, Ontario, should be repaired, restored and given a proper home. It's the most valuable piece of public art in town.
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July 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
What will it take to get residents of Leamington, Ontario, to repair and restore the most important piece of public art in town? open.substack.com/pub/larrycor...
Glen hits the mark perfectly here. lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Pearson: Is Canada ready for coming moral, economic fight?
U.S. tariffs are not just policy, but declarations of a new imperialistic age, where trade is a weapon, not a partnership.
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July 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Glen hits the mark perfectly here. lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
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Not surprising to those of us who work here . We need to get rid of the many layers of managers and executives who don’t provide any patient facing care
July 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Not surprising to those of us who work here . We need to get rid of the many layers of managers and executives who don’t provide any patient facing care
Stunning news from The London Free Press about developments at London Health Sciences Centre. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/news/local-n...
BREAKING: LHSC files $60M lawsuits alleging 'fraudulent scheme'
LHSC contends a former executive masterminded a "fraudulent scheme" and he and others used funds they obtained to buy properties
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July 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Stunning news from The London Free Press about developments at London Health Sciences Centre. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Members of London's oldest #church have rallied around a vision of radical openness and intentional vulnerability. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/opinion/colu... #religion #spirituality
Cornies: St. Paul's transformation a radical leap of faith
Critical mass of church's membership has formed around a much broader vision of spiritual expression, intentional vulnerability and kindness
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June 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Members of London's oldest #church have rallied around a vision of radical openness and intentional vulnerability. #LdnOnt lfpress.com/opinion/colu... #religion #spirituality
Something more personal: Thoughts of a grandfather upon the #graduation of his first grandchild from elementary school. open.substack.com/pub/larrycor...
Math, language, music ... and kindness too
Our first granddaughter graduated from elementary school this month. As important as the knowledge she'd gained was the character she'd cultivated.
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June 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Something more personal: Thoughts of a grandfather upon the #graduation of his first grandchild from elementary school. open.substack.com/pub/larrycor...