Here are the top 10 most clicked stories in 2025 from CTV News London

A series of major stories unfolded across southwestern Ontario in 2025, ranging from tragedy and public safety to courts, health care, and the economy.

Here are the top 10 most clicked on CTV News London stories for 2025.

1. Teacher and students killed in crash near London

A devastating multi-vehicle collision near London claimed the lives of four Walkerton District Community School students and their coach, teacher Matt Eckert. The victims, tragically returning from a softball tournament, were identified by CTV News and local media.

2. Sexual assault trial of former Team Canada World Junior hockey players

From a mistrial and new jury selection to unreliable witness testimony, all eyes were on a London, Ont. courtroom for the sexual assault trial of five former Team Canada World Junior hockey players

3. Lifeguards now on duty in Port Stanley after drownings

Following multiple drownings in the region, lifeguards were deployed to the main beach in Port Stanley for the summer season, supervising swim areas daily to improve safety and awareness.

4. London psychologist loses licence over misconduct

Psychologist Tatiana Zdyb from London lost her professional licence after admitting to three incidents of misconduct, including a sexual relationship with a client and administering controlled substances in therapy.

5. Town reacts to Supreme Court ruling on Sauble Beach

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal regarding Sauble Beach sovereignty. South Bruce Peninsula town officials acknowledged the end of legal disputes and signaled efforts toward improved relations with Saugeen First Nation.

6. Local knee surgery study may prevent knee replacement

Researchers at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre published findings that high tibial osteotomy, a specialized knee surgery, can slow osteoarthritis progression and improve function, potentially reducing the need for knee replacements

7. A massive grass carp was discovered in Lake Huron

A local angler found the carp floating near the Bruce nuclear station near Tiverton. Lab analysis confirmed it was a sterile triploid female, the third such carp documented in Lake Huron since monitoring began in 2013.

8. About 450 GM workers at Ingersoll plant informed of shutdown

General Motors announced an indefinite shutdown of its CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, affecting roughly 450 workers. The decision, unrelated to U.S. tariffs, has sparked concern about local economic impacts and prompted ongoing talks between GM and Unifor to salvage operations.

9. Video captures landlord’s reaction to city‑referred homeless tenants

A landlord shared footage after renting an apartment to individuals referred by a city-run housing program for homeless Londoners. The video highlights ongoing local debates about the city’s homelessness strategy and how supported housing programs affect landlords and tenants.

10. Turbine blade plummets to the ground in rural Bayham Township

A wind turbine blade collapsed unexpectedly in Bayham Township near Port Burwell, falling to the ground and alarming nearby residents. Authorities launched an investigation to determine the cause of the failure and ensure public safety.