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
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
www.nytimes.com
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
www.grandtheatre.com
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
lfpress.com
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
lfpress.com
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
lfpress.com
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.
www.npr.org
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.
lfpress.com
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
lfpress.com
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
lfpress.com
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...
If you grew up in #rural #SouthwesternOntario, chances are good you attended a school imagined and conceived by B.R. Coon, during a golden age of #Ontario school design. #architects #LdnOnt #postwarmodern #history lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Cornies: London architect led 'golden age' of school design
Many of us, especially in those rural towns, got the chance to learn in buildings that were trailblazers in school design
lfpress.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you grew up in #rural #SouthwesternOntario, chances are good you attended a school imagined and conceived by B.R. Coon, during a golden age of #Ontario school design. #architects #LdnOnt #postwarmodern #history lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Both London Liberal MPs have been given junior roles in the Carney government. Peter Fragiskatos (London Centre) becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. Arielle Kayabaga (London West) becomes deputy leader of the government in the House. #LdnOnt
June 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Both London Liberal MPs have been given junior roles in the Carney government. Peter Fragiskatos (London Centre) becomes parliamentary secretary to the minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. Arielle Kayabaga (London West) becomes deputy leader of the government in the House. #LdnOnt
[Column] Loblaw should better enforce its own privacy rules at prescription checkout counters. But the rest of us need to up our game to stem the leakage of personal information that bad actors are only too happy to collect. lfpress.com/opinion/colu... #LdnOnt
Cornies: Drugstore needs new prescription for privacy
One morning in early April, I walked into my local drugstore, hoping the lineup at the prescriptions counter wasn't overly long.
lfpress.com
May 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
[Column] Loblaw should better enforce its own privacy rules at prescription checkout counters. But the rest of us need to up our game to stem the leakage of personal information that bad actors are only too happy to collect. lfpress.com/opinion/colu... #LdnOnt
Complete federal cabinet list:
May 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Complete federal cabinet list:
London West MP @kayabagaarielle.bsky.social has been left out of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet. She had been government house leader (though the Commons wasn't sitting) and minister of democratic institutions in Carney's smaller, interim cabinet. #LdnOnt
May 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
London West MP @kayabagaarielle.bsky.social has been left out of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet. She had been government house leader (though the Commons wasn't sitting) and minister of democratic institutions in Carney's smaller, interim cabinet. #LdnOnt
A showcase featuring the work of 14 budding playwrights at @thegrandlondon.bsky.social last night brought its inaugural Cascade Playwrights Lab to a close, with five-minute scenes read by actors Mark Crawford, Alexandra Kane and Ellen Denny. The Grand plans to expand the program next year. #LdnOnt
May 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A showcase featuring the work of 14 budding playwrights at @thegrandlondon.bsky.social last night brought its inaugural Cascade Playwrights Lab to a close, with five-minute scenes read by actors Mark Crawford, Alexandra Kane and Ellen Denny. The Grand plans to expand the program next year. #LdnOnt