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• City of London creates list to track homeless veterans

  10-07-2020 03:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  London's Homeless Prevention and Housing Team has been recognized by "Built for Zero Canada" for being the first community in Canada to reach a Veteran Quality By-Name list.
  
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• Ontario doctors warn against complacency as COVID-19 restrictions ease

  09-07-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the threat of a second COVID-19 wave looms, doctors in Ontario are urging people not to be complacent. Shallima Maharaj hears from those on the frontlines.
  
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• 1 new coronavirus case, 10 more recoveries reported in London-Middlesex

  09-07-2020 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new case reported Thursday is from London and does not involve a health-care worker or seniors' home resident.
  
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• Coronavirus: Ontario prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

  09-07-2020 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lecce says while cases appear to be on the decline across Ontario, the province must be prepared to respond to any potential spike in the fall.
  
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• Ontario government effort to scrap streaming begins with math courses in 2021, Lecce says

  09-07-2020 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province's math curriculum will be the first to be de-streamed as of September 2021.
  
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• Coronavirus: Ontario education minister says increased spending can help in ‘successful restart’ for schools

  09-07-2020 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said on Thursday they were increasing spending in every school board and that it would help in a “successful restart,” saying that funding can help with hiring more teachers. Lecce wouldn’t say specifically if they would hire more teachers to help students get back to learning full-time.
  
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• Ontario announces strategy on ending streaming, suspensions for some students

  09-07-2020 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced more details on their Education Equity Strategy on Thursday, saying it would include the elimination of suspensions for students from kindergarten to Grade 3 for non-serious offences, and that the plan to eliminate the streaming process in Grade 9 would begin in 2021 with math...
  
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• Early morning fire causes about $250K in damage for small businesses

  09-07-2020 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Damage is estimated to be upwards of $250,000 to businesses in a plaza on Commissioners Road on Thursday morning.
  
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• Stormy weather expected as heat slowly breaks in London, Ont.

  09-07-2020 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The forecast is also warning of the risk of thunderstorms on Friday and of the possibility of rain throughout the weekend and into Monday.
  
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• 1 person transported to hospital after serious crash on Hwy. 402

  09-07-2020 17:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  One person has been transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a serious crash on Highway 402 west of London.
  
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• Ontario reports 170 new coronavirus cases, 86 from Windsor-Essex; total cases at 36,348

  09-07-2020 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ontario reported 170 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, with 86 cases being reported in the Windsor-Essex region, bringing the provincial total to 36,348.
  
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• Cop linked to Bill Horrace homicide pleaded guilty to 2016 internal police charges: court docs

  09-07-2020 14:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Documents show the Toronto police officer, who is also the father of the suspect wanted in connection with Bill Horrace's death, pleaded guilty to internal police charges in 2016.
  
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• Coronavirus: Ontario extends emergency orders until July 22

  09-07-2020 13:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Ontario government says it is extending emergency orders until July 22 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Close vote for Niagara regional councillors delays potential mask bylaw in region

  09-07-2020 06:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  A special council meeting meant to expedite a mandatory mask bylaw was deferred to another meeting later in June.
  
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• OPP say 7 dead, close to 15K charges laid during recent holiday safety campaign

  09-07-2020 04:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  When it comes to OPP-patrolled roads, Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said aggressive driving was seen "far too often" during the safety campaign.
  
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• Niagara’s Great Wolf Lodge using pandemic downtime to repair ‘largest’ shingled roof

  09-07-2020 02:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Niagara Falls attraction has chosen an environmentally friendly roof as part of its upgrade.
  
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• London considers modular housing to reduce homelessness - CTV News London

  09-07-2020 01:10 via london.ctvnews.ca
  
  London considers modular housing to reduce homelessness  CTV News London
  
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• Court documents reveal Toronto cop misled police in connection with London, Ont. homicide - CTV News London

  09-07-2020 00:27 via london.ctvnews.ca
  
  Court documents reveal Toronto cop misled police in connection with London, Ont. homicide  CTV News London
  
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• You scream, I scream, thousands of people in London scream for ice cream - CTV News London

  09-07-2020 00:23 via london.ctvnews.ca
  
  You scream, I scream, thousands of people in London scream for ice cream  CTV News London
  
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• London, Ont., mayor’s task forces move towards post-coronavirus recovery plans - Globalnews.ca

  09-07-2020 00:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  London, Ont., mayor’s task forces move towards post-coronavirus recovery plans  Globalnews.ca
  
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• London, Ont., mayor’s task forces move towards post-coronavirus recovery plans

  09-07-2020 00:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The task forces were initially started by Mayor Ed Holder in response to the pandemic to look at how to help Londoners and local businesses impacted.
  
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• Decade-long research project results in app to help women escape domestic abuse

  09-07-2020 00:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  'Because technology advanced so much, it's actually possible to create these types of resources that are safe for women and that are quite effective.'
  
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• Man who killed son in London, Ont., hotel room can't sue antidepressant maker, court rules - CTV News London

  08-07-2020 23:26 via london.ctvnews.ca
  
  Man who killed son in London, Ont., hotel room can't sue antidepressant maker, court rules  CTV News London
  
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• London, Ont., grad students team up to make see-through masks for people with hearing impairments - Globalnews.ca

  08-07-2020 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  London, Ont., grad students team up to make see-through masks for people with hearing impairments  Globalnews.ca
  
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• London, Ont., grad students team up to make see-through masks for people with hearing impairments

  08-07-2020 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pair have made more than 100 masks and have received requests from across the country.
  
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• Coronavirus: Minister explains Ontario’s new omnibus bill to assist municipalities with economic recovery

  08-07-2020 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ontario Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Prabmeet Sarkaria on Wednesday elaborated on the province’s newly introduced omnibus bill, dubbed the COVID-19 Recovery Act, which proposes to change 20 pieces of current legislation that govern the province’s schools, municipalities and justice system.
  
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• Chris Evans and Lily James Were Photographed Eating Ice Cream on a London Park Date - ELLE.com

  08-07-2020 21:26 via elle.com
  
  Chris Evans and Lily James Were Photographed Eating Ice Cream on a London Park Date  ELLE.com
  
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• One person dead, second seriously injured in fiery crash north of London - London Free Press (Blogs)

  08-07-2020 20:58 via lfpress.com
  
  One person dead, second seriously injured in fiery crash north of London  London Free Press (Blogs)
  
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• Lower speed limit coming to Dundas Street, other downtown London, Ont., streets - Globalnews.ca

  08-07-2020 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lower speed limit coming to Dundas Street, other downtown London, Ont., streets  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Lower speed limit coming to Dundas Street, other downtown London, Ont., streets

  08-07-2020 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Drivers cruising down Dundas Street in London, Ont., will be taking things a bit slower starting Friday.
  
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• Crane collapses in east London, killing 1, injuring 4 - CTV News

  08-07-2020 20:14 via ctvnews.ca
  
  Crane collapses in east London, killing 1, injuring 4  CTV News
  
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• 2 new COVID-19 cases in London Wednesday as mayor's task forces eye recovery efforts - CBC.ca

  08-07-2020 20:14 via cbc.ca
  
  2 new COVID-19 cases in London Wednesday as mayor's task forces eye recovery efforts  CBC.ca
  
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• London fire crews chill at University Hospital after cooling system conks out - London Free Press (Blogs)

  08-07-2020 20:06 via lfpress.com
  
  London fire crews chill at University Hospital after cooling system conks out  London Free Press (Blogs)
  
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• Opposition parties call on Ford to mandate air conditioning in long-term care homes

  08-07-2020 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says Ford should change the Long-Term Care Act to mandate A/C in long-term care residents' bedrooms.
  
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• Doug Ford ensures air conditioning in long-term care homes

  08-07-2020 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says Ford should change the Long-Term Care Act to mandate A/C in long-term care residents' bedrooms.
  
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• Coronavirus: Ontario’s private pot shops upset about giving up delivery and curbside pickup

  08-07-2020 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ontario's private cannabis stores will have to give up offering delivery and curbside pickup next week -- and they're not happy about it.
  
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• Is Chris Evans Not Social Distancing While Working In London Or Is Lily James In His Bubble? - CinemaBlend

  08-07-2020 19:18 via cinemablend.com
  
  Is Chris Evans Not Social Distancing While Working In London Or Is Lily James In His Bubble?  CinemaBlend
  
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• Fiery fatal crash prompts lengthy closure of Highbury Avenue just north of London

  08-07-2020 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  One driver is dead and the other has serious injuries, according to police.
  
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• Fiery crash prompts lengthy closure of Highbury Avenue just north of London

  08-07-2020 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Few details are available, but police say emergency services are on scene and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
  
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• One dead after fiery crash on Highbury Avenue north of London, Ont. - CTV News London

  08-07-2020 18:56 via london.ctvnews.ca
  
  One dead after fiery crash on Highbury Avenue north of London, Ont.  CTV News London
  
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• Ontario’s auditor general says province overestimated costs of services to irregular border crossers

  08-07-2020 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bonnie Lysyk says the $200 million estimate given by the governing Progressive Conservatives in 2018 represented the cost of providing services to all refugee claimants, not just so-called irregular border crossers.
  
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• ‘Heavy on some old classics,’ budget message fails to inspire London stocks - MarketWatch

  08-07-2020 18:30 via marketwatch.com
  
  ‘Heavy on some old classics,’ budget message fails to inspire London stocks  MarketWatch
  
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• Central Huron resident charged after allegedly lying to OPP about stolen vehicle

  08-07-2020 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Central Huron man is facing charges after Huron County OPP say the man lied about his vehicle being stolen and misled police in an investigation.
  
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• London, Ont., man identified as deceased in fatal crash in Middlesex Centre - Globalnews.ca

  08-07-2020 17:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  London, Ont., man identified as deceased in fatal crash in Middlesex Centre  Globalnews.ca
  
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• London, Ont., man identified as deceased in fatal crash in Middlesex Centre

  08-07-2020 17:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  OPP have identified the driver killed in a weekend crash as Ronald Jaques, 60. He and a passenger were injured when the car veered off Medway Road.
  
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• Elgin, Oxford, St. Thomas farms ordered to take extra measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

  08-07-2020 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The measures will go into effect starting at noon on July 8 and will be in place until further notice.
  
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• London police apologize to sprinter for 'distress' in search - CTV News

  08-07-2020 16:51 via ctvnews.ca
  
  London police apologize to sprinter for 'distress' in search  CTV News
  
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• Uber to offer boat rides in London as new commuter service - The Verge

  08-07-2020 16:41 via theverge.com
  
  Uber to offer boat rides in London as new commuter service  The Verge
  
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• 118 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths in Ontario; total cases at 36,178

  08-07-2020 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ontario reported 118 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 36,178.
  
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• From a Former Butcher Shop, a London Couple Carves Out a New Home - Mansion Global

  08-07-2020 16:32 via mansionglobal.com
  
  From a Former Butcher Shop, a London Couple Carves Out a New Home  Mansion Global
  
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