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• London Muslim Mosque supports education of international doctors in London - CTV News

  10-12-2018 23:46
  London Muslim Mosque supports education of international doctors in London  CTV NewsThe London Muslim Mosque formally presented a cheque for nearly $90000 to the London Health Sciences Foundation on Monday.
  
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• Politicians back private pot shops in London - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 23:37
  Politicians back private pot shops in London  The London Free PressBlocking private pot retailers from setting up shop in London would be a bad move for the city, politicians agreed Monday.The community and protective services ...
  
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• London man arrested after fleeing police in Stratford - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 23:30
  London man arrested after fleeing police in Stratford  The London Free PressStratford Police have arrested a 26-year-old London man after he drove away from an attempted traffic stop near Erie street and Embro Road at the south end of ...
  
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• ‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Designing a Depression-Era London ‘Dipped in Reality’ - IndieWire

  10-12-2018 23:14
  ‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Designing a Depression-Era London ‘Dipped in Reality’  IndieWireProduction designer John Myhre coined the term "London-y" for embracing Rob Marshall's new take on the Disney classic.
  
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• Raided London pot shops reopen as police remain silent - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 22:33
  Raided London pot shops reopen as police remain silent  The London Free PressTwo illegal London marijuana dispensaries raided last month have responded differently to the police crackdown.
  
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• Assassin's Creed live symphonic tour is coming to London next year - Eurogamer.net

  10-12-2018 22:27
  Assassin's Creed live symphonic tour is coming to London next year  Eurogamer.netAssassin's Creed Symphony, a live orchestral performance of the long-running series' best loved music is coming to London next October, Ubisoft has ...
  
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• Faith groups launch campaign targeting discrimination - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 22:18
  Faith groups launch campaign targeting discrimination  The London Free PressIn a city where more than one-fifth of the population is comprised of immigrants, local faith groups are sending a targeted message that they embrace everyone ...
  
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• Saudi opposition joins forces in London to tackle 'oppression' - Al Jazeera English

  10-12-2018 21:55
  Saudi opposition joins forces in London to tackle 'oppression'  Al Jazeera EnglishLondon, United Kingdom - Saudi opposition figures from all over the world have called for a coordinated effort to challenge Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin ...
  
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• Around the OHL: Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs welcome a pair of coaches with Trevor Letowski (Windsor Spitfire… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 21:51 via twitter.com
  Around the OHL: Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs welcome a pair of coaches with Trevor Letowski (Windsor Spitfire… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• BREAKING: Michael Rafferty, who along with Terri-Lynne McClintic murdered eight-year-old Tori Stafford in 2009, has… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 21:40 via twitter.com
  BREAKING: Michael Rafferty, who along with Terri-Lynne McClintic murdered eight-year-old Tori Stafford in 2009, has… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Victims of negligent lawyers in Ontario falling through the mandatory compensation cracks trib.al/7iJvBK5

  10-12-2018 21:36 via twitter.com
  Victims of negligent lawyers in Ontario falling through the mandatory compensation cracks trib.al/7iJvBK5
  
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• Victims of negligent lawyers in Ontario falling through the mandatory compensation cracks

  10-12-2018 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Despite judicial criticism of the situation dating back decades, justice has often proven elusive when disbarred lawyers have no assets or hide any they do have, leaving clients high and dry.
  
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• Michael Rafferty, co-killer in Tori Stafford murder, moved from maximum to medium security facility

  10-12-2018 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  The father of Tori Stafford, who was murdered by Michael Rafferty and Terri-Lynne McClintic in 2009, says Rafferty has been moved out of maximum-security prison.
  
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• Here's a peek inside the Middleton sisters' old apartment in London - The Loop

  10-12-2018 20:02
  Here's a peek inside the Middleton sisters' old apartment in London  The LoopBefore she was married to the second in line for the throne and took on the title of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton was already living a life that ...
  
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• The party kicks off with family-friendly musical entertainment, skating, and hot chocolate, among other attractions… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 19:58 via twitter.com
  The party kicks off with family-friendly musical entertainment, skating, and hot chocolate, among other attractions… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• City of London announces lineup for New Year’s Eve event at Victoria Park

  10-12-2018 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  New Year's Eve in the Park, presented by Start.ca, will start at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 in Victoria Park.
  
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• Aspiring doctor needs stem cell donor - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 19:48
  Aspiring doctor needs stem cell donor  The London Free PressJocelyn McGlynn is embarking on a medical career, but she needs help to get there. And help could come from a family member or a stranger.
  
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• A major developer and landlord in London is expressing strong opposition to a planned supervised consumption site n… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 19:36 via twitter.com
  A major developer and landlord in London is expressing strong opposition to a planned supervised consumption site n… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Drewlo Holdings voices opposition ahead of public meeting on supervised consumption site

  10-12-2018 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  A major developer and landlord in London is expressing strong opposition to a planned supervised consumption site near one of its residential buildings.
  
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• London hospital apologizes for 'insensitive' Christmas door decoration - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 19:29
  London hospital apologizes for 'insensitive' Christmas door decoration  The London Free PressSouthwestern Ontario's largest hospital is apologizing for a holiday door decoration showing an elf in patient bed restraints – devices most often used on ...
  
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• Committee recommends London 'opt-in' to storefront cannabis sales - CTV News

  10-12-2018 19:22
  Committee recommends London 'opt-in' to storefront cannabis sales  CTV NewsThe Community and Protective Services Committee has recommended that the City of London 'opt-in' to permitting bricks-and-mortar cannabis sales.
  
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• Research hub on gender-based violence unveiled by federal officials in London - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 19:16
  Research hub on gender-based violence unveiled by federal officials in London  The London Free PressAn online "knowledge centre" unveiled by federal government officials in London Monday could help create new policies and programs to curb gender-based ...
  
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• Volunteers are needed for next year's Juno Awards festivities in London: trib.al/vmttRhW #ldnont

  10-12-2018 18:58 via twitter.com
  Volunteers are needed for next year's Juno Awards festivities in London: trib.al/vmttRhW #ldnont
  
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• Volunteer applications now open for 2019 Juno awards week in London

  10-12-2018 18:56 via globalnews.ca
  The week-long music celebration begins Monday, March 11, 2019 and closes with the 48th annual Juno Awards Broadcast on Sunday, March 17, 2019.
  
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• City of London announces lineup for New Year’s Eve event at Victoria Park - Global News

  10-12-2018 18:55
  City of London announces lineup for New Year’s Eve event at Victoria Park  Global NewsNew Year's Eve in the Park, presented by Start.ca, will start at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 in Victoria Park.
  
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• Equalization payments prompt criticism as Ontario becomes ‘have’ province

  10-12-2018 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  For the first time since the 2008 recession put Ontario on the have-not province list, Ontario is not provinces receiving money.
  
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• Shire railways are losing out to London - The Guardian

  10-12-2018 18:13
  Shire railways are losing out to London  The GuardianLetters: Les Bright points to deprived areas of the south, while Peter Fellows crunches numbers.
  
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• Best of London 2019 - The London Free Press

  10-12-2018 17:50
  Best of London 2019  The London Free PressWe encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts. We are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion, so we ask ...
  
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• CoCo Ichibanya: Japan’s biggest curry house chain is opening in London this week - Evening Standard

  10-12-2018 17:48
  CoCo Ichibanya: Japan’s biggest curry house chain is opening in London this week  Evening StandardCoCo Ichibanya, the largest chain of curry houses in Japan, is opening its first London restaurant this week. The hugely popular curry and rice restaurant, which ...
  
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• Canadian physicist Donna Strickland collects her Nobel prize

  10-12-2018 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  Donna Strickland, a professor at the University of Waterloo, is one of three winners of this year's Nobel Prize for Physics.
  
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• "@CityLightsLondn embraces its landmark status" By @Newswriter22 Read more: ✨ bit.ly/2PwO7iS ✨ #GetDTL… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 17:30 via twitter.com
  "@CityLightsLondn embraces its landmark status"By @Newswriter22 Read more: ✨ bit.ly/2PwO7iS ✨ #GetDTL… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Marx in London review – Dove's opera spins comic capital from revolutionary icon - The Guardian

  10-12-2018 16:58
  Marx in London review – Dove's opera spins comic capital from revolutionary icon  The GuardianAn opera about Karl Marx? A comic opera about Karl Marx? Jonathan Dove has never been afraid to think outside the box, and his new piece, premiered at the ...
  
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• Black people in Toronto more likely to be targets of police force: Report

  10-12-2018 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  The Ontario Human Rights Commission released an interim report on Monday into racial profiling and racial discrimination by Toronto police, saying their findings show black citizens are more likely to be the targets of police force.
  
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• Amazon is reportedly bringing a cashier-less Go store to London - The Verge

  10-12-2018 14:57
  Amazon is reportedly bringing a cashier-less Go store to London  The VergeAmazon is reportedly planning to bring its cashier-less Go retail stores to London. The location would mark the first time Amazon has launched its Go concept ...
  
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• Crossrail to be delayed indefinitely as crisis-hit London rail project needs extra £1.7bn in funding - The Independent

  10-12-2018 14:45
  Crossrail to be delayed indefinitely as crisis-hit London rail project needs extra £1.7bn in funding  The IndependentThe opening of London's crisis-hit Crossrail has been delayed indefinitely while an additional £1.7bn may be needed to complete the project, transport bosses ...
  
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• The premier’s office says the discussion will include growing the economy and how to create more efficient services… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 13:55 via twitter.com
  The premier’s office says the discussion will include growing the economy and how to create more efficient services… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London mayor to meet with Premier Doug Ford

  10-12-2018 13:41 via globalnews.ca
  Mayor Ed Holder's meeting will be the first of the day and is set for 9:30 a.m. 
  
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• Police say a costumed man had been attempting to speak with children at Centennial Park in Delhi. They add that the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 13:40 via twitter.com
  Police say a costumed man had been attempting to speak with children at Centennial Park in Delhi. They add that the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Police say a parent had told the nine-year-old girl to clean her room. The girl became upset and dialed 911 #LdnOnt trib.al/osAzXGi

  10-12-2018 13:24 via twitter.com
  Police say a parent had told the nine-year-old girl to clean her room. The girl became upset and dialed 911 #LdnOnt trib.al/osAzXGi
  
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• Simcoe girl dials 911 after being asked to tidy up

  10-12-2018 13:15 via globalnews.ca
  Police encourage families to discuss proper use of 911 to prevent similar situations.
  
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• Norfolk OPP investigate ‘suspicious’ man dressed as Santa Claus

  10-12-2018 13:15 via globalnews.ca
  Police say they were contacted Saturday by parents in Delhi, who reported seeing a 'suspicious' man dressed as Santa Claus.
  
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• The luxurious apartment Kate and Pippa Middleton used to share in London has just gone on sale for $2.5 million - INSIDER

  10-12-2018 12:46
  The luxurious apartment Kate and Pippa Middleton used to share in London has just gone on sale for $2.5 million  INSIDERThe west London flat was owned by Michael and Carole Middleton. Kate and Pippa Middleton lived there before they married their now husbands.
  
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• London mayor to meet with Premier Doug Ford - Global News

  10-12-2018 12:41
  London mayor to meet with Premier Doug Ford  Global NewsMayor Ed Holder's meeting will be the first of the day and is set for 9:30 a.m..
  
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• Johnny Marr gives London an ‘English indie panic attack’ by playing The Smiths’ ‘This Charming Man’ live for the first time as a solo artist - NME Live

  10-12-2018 12:35
  Johnny Marr gives London an ‘English indie panic attack’ by playing The Smiths’ ‘This Charming Man’ live for the first time as a solo artist  NME LiveJohnny Marr ended his 2018 tour with an intimate show at EartH in London last night, performing The Smiths' classic 'This Charming Man' live for the first time as ...
  
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• Ontario’s fiscal watchdog to release latest assessment of province’s economy

  10-12-2018 12:29 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario's financial watchdog is set to release his latest assessment of the province's economy and the government's fiscal outlook this morning.
  
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• Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says provincial deficit to rise to $12.3B this fiscal year

  10-12-2018 12:29 via globalnews.ca
  In his fall economic and budget outlook, Weltman says that without further policy changes, the deficit is expected to exceed $16 billion by 2022-23.
  
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• "I'm very,very, fascinated with music production. For me, finding those trends & figuring out why certain trends po… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 11:51 via twitter.com
  "I'm very,very, fascinated with music production. For me, finding those trends & figuring out why certain trends po… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Talking Horses: building plans in place at second London racecourse - The Guardian

  10-12-2018 11:33
  Talking Horses: building plans in place at second London racecourse  The GuardianWe wake to more news of proposed development at a Jockey Club racecourse in the London area. Happily, the plans to put up 300 new homes and a hotel at ...
  
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• Mayor Sadiq Khan to look at imposing rent controls in London - The Guardian

  10-12-2018 08:00
  Mayor Sadiq Khan to look at imposing rent controls in London  The GuardianExclusive: Arguments in favour of capping rent inflation 'overwhelming', Khan tells MP.
  
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• Maroons top first-place London 6-2 - BlackburnNews.com

  10-12-2018 03:45
  Maroons top first-place London 6-2  BlackburnNews.comEddie Schulz scored twice as the Chatham Maroons beat the first-place London Nationals 6-2 Sunday night at Memorial Arena. Chatham handed the Nationals ...
  
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