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• London pot shop customers arrested in second raid on illegal business in two weeks - The London Free Press

  19-12-2018 23:18
  London pot shop customers arrested in second raid on illegal business in two weeks  The London Free PressPolice have raided an illegal downtown London marijuana dispensary for the second time in two weeks.
  
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• In case you missed it: check out our 980 CFPL Christmas Lights Map 2018! Have an address we should add? Email us a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-12-2018 23:04 via twitter.com
  In case you missed it: check out our 980 CFPL Christmas Lights Map 2018!Have an address we should add? Email us a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Canadian Jim Long living the darts dream at world championships in London - National Post

  19-12-2018 22:51
  Canadian Jim Long living the darts dream at world championships in London  National PostJim Long is living the dream. The darts dream.The 50-year-old GM worker from London, Ont., already has one win under his belt at the William Hill World Darts ...
  
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• Danny Michel returns for third sold-out show this year in London - The London Free Press

  19-12-2018 22:38
  Danny Michel returns for third sold-out show this year in London  The London Free PressDanny Michel keeps coming back and Londoners can't seem to get enough.
  
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• I endorse this use of my bits! @riobobbo @drex #MattyMac #TheShiftwithDrex LISTEN: trib.al/JI54FPC

  19-12-2018 22:33 via twitter.com
  I endorse this use of my bits! @riobobbo @drex #MattyMac #TheShiftwithDrexLISTEN: trib.al/JI54FPC
  
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• Four Londoners and a Brantford woman have been charged with possession for the purpose of selling. trib.al/EcqxPFk #LdnOnt

  19-12-2018 22:15 via twitter.com
  Four Londoners and a Brantford woman have been charged with possession for the purpose of selling. trib.al/EcqxPFk #LdnOnt
  
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• 5 charged in second bust at Richmond Street pot shop in just over two weeks

  19-12-2018 22:12 via globalnews.ca
  OPP, along with members of the London Police Service, have charged five people after executing a search warrant at a pot shop on Richmond Street in London. 
  
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• "@Grooves_Records builds upon downtown’s musical history" By @Newswriter22 Read more: ✨ bit.ly/2QIjPiG… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-12-2018 21:59 via twitter.com
  "@Grooves_Records builds upon downtown’s musical history"By @Newswriter22 Read more: ✨ bit.ly/2QIjPiG… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Dead Monkey With Part Of Its Face Missing Found In London - LADbible

  19-12-2018 21:29
  Dead Monkey With Part Of Its Face Missing Found In London  LADbibleA woman living in North London made a gruesome discovery on Friday night when she discovered a dead monkey with part of its face missing lying on her ...
  
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• The data showed more brain changes in athletes that have had more than one concussion. trib.al/IHbYGkK #LdnOnt

  19-12-2018 21:15 via twitter.com
  The data showed more brain changes in athletes that have had more than one concussion. trib.al/IHbYGkK #LdnOnt
  
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• Vertical gardens make healthy food more accessible

  19-12-2018 21:00
  A partnership between several local organizations will help more people in the city access food that is affordable, reliable, and healthy.
  United Way Elgin Middlesex and the London Police Association have purchased 17 hydroponic towers that will grow fresh vegetables and herbs throughout the communities in London where they’re needed most.
  “It’s a perfect example of us as a community coming together to fill a need that exists through various partnerships,” said United Way
  
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• New downtown affordable housing project offers glimpse of funding hope - The London Free Press

  19-12-2018 21:00
  New downtown affordable housing project offers glimpse of funding hope  The London Free PressThe building may only be half-finished — but its progress represents a step toward tackling London's growing affordable housing crisis.
  
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• The London Report: Mixed fortunes for BCR-approved lenders - Financial Times

  19-12-2018 20:53
  The London Report: Mixed fortunes for BCR-approved lenders  Financial TimesThe 11 banks that were approved to join the £350m Banking Competition Remedies scheme on Wednesday had mixed results. CYBG climbed 2.3 per cent and ...
  
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• 5-year Western University study suggests repeated concussions lead to larger brain changes

  19-12-2018 20:49 via globalnews.ca
  While some brain changes recovered quickly, some lasted for six months after the injury and athletes who had previous concussions showed more changes.
  
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• Two people were sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including a woman who broke her leg after jump… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-12-2018 20:32 via twitter.com
  Two people were sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including a woman who broke her leg after jump… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London police investigating suspicious house fire on St. Andrew Street

  19-12-2018 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  A man was taken into custody by police following the fire, but investigators say he's been released unconditionally.
  
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• Ottawa providing $4.9 million for downtown London affordable housing project trib.al/AsX3l3L #ldnont

  19-12-2018 20:10 via twitter.com
  Ottawa providing $4.9 million for downtown London affordable housing project trib.al/AsX3l3L #ldnont
  
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• Ottawa providing $4.9 million for downtown London affordable housing project

  19-12-2018 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  Ottawa will contribute more than $4.9 million to the nearly-complete construction of the 69-unit building at 356 Dundas St.
  
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• Jack Hermansson thinks London bout vs. Elias Theodorou paves way to rankings - MMA Fighting

  19-12-2018 20:00
  Jack Hermansson thinks London bout vs. Elias Theodorou paves way to rankings  MMA FightingThere are many fighters who put little or no value on the UFC's official rankings, but Jack Hermansson is not one of them. *Fresh* of his first-round finish of Gerald ...
  
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• No injuries reported in crash that flipped an SUV - CTV News

  19-12-2018 19:31
  No injuries reported in crash that flipped an SUV  CTV NewsNo one was injured after and eye-catching crash at Waterloo Street and Dufferin Avenue around mid-day on Wednesday.
  
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• UPDATE: 5 students face charges in alleged sexual assault at St. Michael's College School, 4 of whom already face c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-12-2018 18:55 via twitter.com
  UPDATE: 5 students face charges in alleged sexual assault at St. Michael's College School, 4 of whom already face c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Toilets in London stations run by Network Rail to be free from April - Evening Standard

  19-12-2018 18:55
  Toilets in London stations run by Network Rail to be free from April  Evening StandardToilet charges will be scrapped at some of London's busiest railway stations from April 1. Network Rail said it wants to make its stations "more friendly, ...
  
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• A heated exchange at council, Doug Ford responds to sex-ed criticism, and London's mayor talks Saudi Arabia. It's… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-12-2018 18:27 via twitter.com
  A heated exchange at council, Doug Ford responds to sex-ed criticism, and London's mayor talks Saudi Arabia.It's… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Monkey missing part of face found dead on London street - The Independent

  19-12-2018 18:25
  Monkey missing part of face found dead on London street  The IndependentThe RSPCA has launched an investigation after the body of a monkey was found with severe injuries on a north London street. The body of the animal - which is ...
  
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• The Rock Wraps 'Hobbs & Shaw' Filming in London - Comicbook.com

  19-12-2018 18:10
  The Rock Wraps 'Hobbs & Shaw' Filming in London  Comicbook.comGet excited, The Fast and the Furious fans, because we're one step closer to Hobbs and Shaw, the spin-off film to focus on Dwayne Johnson and Jason ...
  
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• As they work on scene to investigate a fire @lpsmediaoffice are asking drivers stay away from St. Andrew Street bet… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-12-2018 18:04 via twitter.com
  As they work on scene to investigate a fire @lpsmediaoffice are asking drivers stay away from St. Andrew Street bet… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Russian whistleblower likely died of natural causes, UK inquest finds

  19-12-2018 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  Surrey Police DSC John Bosher revealed on Wednesday that there was no evidence found of third-party involvement in the death of Russian mafia whistleblower Alexander Perepilichny, and said that the available evidence led to a verdict of natural causes.
  
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• Councillors voted against having city staff create draft bylaws to regulate zoos and mobile zoos in London. trib.al/esx0JaS

  19-12-2018 17:47 via twitter.com
  Councillors voted against having city staff create draft bylaws to regulate zoos and mobile zoos in London. trib.al/esx0JaS
  
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• Two hurt, one arrested in 'suspicious' London house fire: Police - The London Free Press

  19-12-2018 17:46
  Two hurt, one arrested in 'suspicious' London house fire: Police  The London Free PressOne man has been arrested and two people have been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a fire north of the downtown authorities have now deemed ...
  
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• Council quashes reptile zoo’s hopes to move into London

  19-12-2018 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  Reptilia, which has operations in Whitby and Vaughan was hoping to move into Westmount Mall.
  
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• F1 exploring options for a London grand prix, says Ross Brawn - The Guardian

  19-12-2018 17:34
  F1 exploring options for a London grand prix, says Ross Brawn  The GuardianRoss Brawn, F1's head of motorsport, has again raised the prospect of staging a race in London but says it would not be at the expense of Silverstone.
  
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• Jack Marshman vs. John Phillips announced for UFC London - MMA Fighting

  19-12-2018 17:30
  Jack Marshman vs. John Phillips announced for UFC London  MMA FightingWelshmen Jack Marshman and John Phillips will fight on March 16 in London.
  
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• Central London congestion charge: Uber and all other minicabs will be made to pay £11.50 from April - Evening Standard

  19-12-2018 17:19
  Central London congestion charge: Uber and all other minicabs will be made to pay £11.50 from April  Evening StandardMinicabs will be forced to pay the congestion charge in a bid to ease traffic jams and improve air quality in central London, Sadiq Khan announced today.
  
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• Barn fire in Dorchester causes $170K in damages

  19-12-2018 17:13 via globalnews.ca
  Middlesex OPP say a fire Tuesday night partially destroyed a barn in Dorchester.
  
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• New Year’s Eve in the Park

  19-12-2018 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  London residents are invited to the city’s biggest New Year’s celebration. Start.ca New Year’s Eve in the Park is a community-driven event supported by the City of London. This free, fun and family-friendly event brings thousands of Londoners together to enjoy a magical night filled with entertainment and activities for all ages. Enjoy free transit,...
  
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• After Closed-Door Meeting, Athletes in London Ready to Organize - SwimSwam

  19-12-2018 16:44
  After Closed-Door Meeting, Athletes in London Ready to Organize  SwimSwamAfter a closed-door, swimmers-only meeting on Wednesday morning in London, a unified group of athletes emerged. While they described “a lot of work to be ...
  
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• Toronto Wolfpack buy minority stake in London Skolars - The Globe and Mail

  19-12-2018 16:28
  Toronto Wolfpack buy minority stake in London Skolars  The Globe and MailThe transatlantic Toronto Wolfpack have strengthened their ties to the sport of rugby league by buying a minority stake in the London Skolars. The Skolars play ...
  
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• London festivals 2019: Best music events to go to in the new year - Evening Standard

  19-12-2018 16:28
  London festivals 2019: Best music events to go to in the new year  Evening StandardLondon's festival scene is an incredibly busy one. With more than 20 major festivals set to take place in the capital next year, there is no shortage of world-class ...
  
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• London Eye: Rating the Russell era | Expert Briefing - Health Service Journal

  19-12-2018 16:07
  London Eye: Rating the Russell era | Expert Briefing  Health Service JournalEssential insight into England's biggest health economy, by Ben Clover. At an as-yet-undetermined point between now and the end of March, NHS Improvement ...
  
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• Mary Poppins Returns Is A Visual Love Letter to London - Architectural Digest

  19-12-2018 16:05
  Mary Poppins Returns Is A Visual Love Letter to London  Architectural DigestIn case there is any confusion, Mary Poppins Returns is not a remake of the beloved 1964 Disney classic starring Julie Andrews—far from it, in fact. “When we ...
  
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• Lori Pederson accepts position at GlenOaks in New London - West Central Tribune

  19-12-2018 16:03
  Lori Pederson accepts position at GlenOaks in New London  West Central TribuneNEW LONDON — Lori Pederson is the new wellness director for Grace Living Community of the GlenOaks Campus in New London. She is replacing Ruth ...
  
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• London Met Police Trial Opt Out Facial Recognition - TechCo

  19-12-2018 16:00
  London Met Police Trial Opt Out Facial Recognition  TechCoLondon's Met Police trialled new facial recognition surveillance in some of its busiest areas this week, though passersby would have to work hard to opt out.
  
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• Info-Tech unwraps new $17.5M home in downtown London! #LdnOnt lfpress.com/business/local…

  19-12-2018 16:00 via twitter.com
  Info-Tech unwraps new $17.5M home in downtown London! #LdnOnt lfpress.com/business/local…
  
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• Why Croydon is London's most underrated borough - The Telegraph

  19-12-2018 15:58
  Why Croydon is London's most underrated borough  The TelegraphIkea, trams and face lifts. These are possibly the three most common things associated with Croydon. The town has always had a rather drab reputation, but after ...
  
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• Investigation launched after headless monkey found in Edmonton street - Evening Standard

  19-12-2018 15:43
  Investigation launched after headless monkey found in Edmonton street  Evening StandardThe RSPCA has launched an investigation after a decapitated monkey was found in a street in London. The headless body of the marmoset was found in Wren ...
  
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• London mayor: Formula 1 race in the capital 'should be possible' - autosport.com

  19-12-2018 15:24
  London mayor: Formula 1 race in the capital 'should be possible'  autosport.comThe prospect of a London grand prix has been boosted by the city mayor believing it "should be possible" and Formula 1 targeting a grand prix on the capital's ...
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow's In Goop London: Everything you need to know about the health wellness summit - Evening Standard

  19-12-2018 15:01
  Gwyneth Paltrow's In Goop London: Everything you need to know about the health wellness summit  Evening StandardGwyneth Paltrow's In Goop Health wellness summit is coming to London for the first time in 2019. The immersive event will feature a selection of panel talks, ...
  
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• Private-Equity Buyer in Talks for London Tower Site - Bloomberg

  19-12-2018 14:50
  Private-Equity Buyer in Talks for London Tower Site  BloombergA new real estate company backed by some of Israel's richest families is in talks to buy a City of London site that could be the location of a new office tower, ...
  
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• The temporary infrastructure will give thousands of people who don't get a ticket for the awards show to participat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-12-2018 14:39 via twitter.com
  The temporary infrastructure will give thousands of people who don't get a ticket for the awards show to participat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• $150K request for JUNO fan zone approved by London city council

  19-12-2018 14:38 via globalnews.ca
  Despite some procedural tensions, council approved a $150,000 funding request for a JUNO fan zone.
  
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