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• City of London, advocates say Ontario off-base on housing the poor - The London Free Press

  28-12-2018 23:32
  City of London, advocates say Ontario off-base on housing the poor  The London Free PressThe Ontario government is ignoring a growing crisis in housing the poor, London housing advocates charge.
  
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• Moscow, London issue diplomatic visas for first time since March - TASS

  28-12-2018 23:16
  Moscow, London issue diplomatic visas for first time since March  TASSLONDON, December 28. /TASS/. Moscow and London have issued a number of visas for future employees of each other's diplomatic missions, for the first time ...
  
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• The London Knights host the Windsor Spitfires tonight at Budweiser Gardens. Here are a few things to know before th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 23:04 via twitter.com
  The London Knights host the Windsor Spitfires tonight at Budweiser Gardens. Here are a few things to know before th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Preview: London Knights vs. Windsor Spitfires

  28-12-2018 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  The London Knights are set to play their first game since Dec. 16 as they host the Windsor Spitfires at Budweiser Gardens on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
  
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• London Knights outlast Windsor in first game back

  28-12-2018 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  The London Knights and the Windsor Spitfires combined for 14 goals as the teams met at Budweiser Gardens on Friday night.
  
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• Western researchers seeking sedentary junior hockey fans across Canada - The London Free Press

  28-12-2018 22:14
  Western researchers seeking sedentary junior hockey fans across Canada  The London Free PressWestern University researchers are looking for junior hockey fanatics in 32 cities across Canada – including four in Southwestern Ontario – men who are ...
  
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• Two Ontario harness racing associations are speaking out against Gateway Casinos’ decision to relocate a planned c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 22:14 via twitter.com
  Two Ontario harness racing associations arespeaking out against Gateway Casinos’ decision to relocate a planned c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• COSA and Ontario Racing support Western Fair, unhappy with London’s casino relocation

  28-12-2018 22:12 via globalnews.ca
  In a joint statement, both organizations said the move will take away funding that helps support local harness racing.
  
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• London Knights outlast Windsor in first game back - Global News

  28-12-2018 22:00
  London Knights outlast Windsor in first game back  Global NewsThe London Knights and the Windsor Spitfires combined for 14 goals as the teams met at Budweiser Gardens on Friday night.
  
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• Municipalities encouraged to raise pot shop concerns with province - The London Free Press

  28-12-2018 21:58
  Municipalities encouraged to raise pot shop concerns with province  The London Free PressA report headed to London politicians concedes the city has virtually no say over where cannabis dispensaries open when the businesses finally arrive in the ...
  
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• COSA and Ontario Racing support Western Fair, unhappy with London's casino relocation - Global News

  28-12-2018 21:12
  COSA and Ontario Racing support Western Fair, unhappy with London's casino relocation  Global NewsThe Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) and Ontario Racing are both speaking out against Gateway Casinos' decision to relocate a planned ...
  
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• CTV News London: Most watched videos of 2018 - CTV News

  28-12-2018 20:20
  CTV News London: Most watched videos of 2018  CTV NewsSometimes a story is all about the visuals, and these are the ones that had the most people watching in 2018. A warning that some of these reports contain ...
  
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• London Mosque To Host Exhibitions On Muslims Who Rescued Jews In The Holocaust - Forward

  28-12-2018 20:10
  London Mosque To Host Exhibitions On Muslims Who Rescued Jews In The Holocaust  ForwardA mosque that was recently opened in London announced plans to host an exhibition celebrating Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust.
  
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• London Lightning sign veteran point guard - The London Free Press

  28-12-2018 20:09
  London Lightning sign veteran point guard  The London Free PressThe London Lightning added some skill and leadership Friday, signing Canadian veteran point guard Alex Johnson.
  
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• Theatre in London: From My Name is Lucy Barton to 9 to 5 the musical, 12 shows you need to see this January - Evening Standard

  28-12-2018 19:08
  Theatre in London: From My Name is Lucy Barton to 9 to 5 the musical, 12 shows you need to see this January  Evening StandardIf your New Year's resolution is to go to the theatre more, then London's stages are making it pretty easy to keep that promise. The capital is kicking off 2019 with ...
  
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• The London Knights have added another NHL draft pick to their roster and he is expected to make his debut tonight a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 18:56 via twitter.com
  The London Knights have added another NHL draft pick to their roster and he is expected to make his debut tonight a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London Knights acquire Joey Keane from Barrie Colts

  28-12-2018 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  The London Knights have bolstered an already brilliant blue line by adding Joey Keane to their roster.
  
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• Martin: Time for London city council to get back to basics - The London Free Press

  28-12-2018 18:08
  Martin: Time for London city council to get back to basics  The London Free PressWhen London's newly elected city council settles in during the coming year and gets down to business, here's hoping it really is business.Enough of the grand ...
  
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• Former First Nation chief named as Indigenous adviser to Ontario government globalnews.ca/news/4798891/c…

  28-12-2018 18:04 via twitter.com
  Former First Nation chief named as Indigenous adviser to Ontario government globalnews.ca/news/4798891/c…
  
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• Former First Nation chief named as Indigenous adviser to Ontario government

  28-12-2018 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Progressive Conservative government says in a statement that Clifford Bull, former chief of the Lac Seul First Nation, will take up the newly created role effective immediately.
  
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• The best LGBTQ+ events in London this January - Evening Standard

  28-12-2018 17:52
  The best LGBTQ+ events in London this January  Evening StandardDid you drink a little bit much in December? Do you need a rest and a detox? Well, tough – there's too many things going on in January to stay home every night.
  
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• Pearson: London is transitioning to a more equitable future - The London Free Press

  28-12-2018 17:51
  Pearson: London is transitioning to a more equitable future  The London Free PressWe leave 2018 and move into the next year a little more nervous than we would like. Maybe that's because 2018 is trying to tell us something.For 365 days ...
  
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• Things To Do Today In London: Saturday 29 December 2018 - Londonist

  28-12-2018 16:45
  Things To Do Today In London: Saturday 29 December 2018  LondonistRide a special railway, hear Bond music or watch the rugby.
  
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• London Knights have made a trade, acquiring Joey Keane from the Barrie Colts for F Dalton Duhart, a 2020 2nd round… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 16:15 via twitter.com
  London Knights have made a trade, acquiring Joey Keane from the Barrie Colts for F Dalton Duhart, a 2020 2nd round… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The free rides will be available on conventional and specialized buses from 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m. o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 15:32 via twitter.com
  The free rides will be available on conventional and specialized buses from 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m. o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London news: Missing girl Andrea Bardas 'may have been taken by gang' | Daily Star - Daily Star

  28-12-2018 15:31
  London news: Missing girl Andrea Bardas 'may have been taken by gang' | Daily Star  Daily StarA MISSING teenage girl who disappeared in London days before Christmas may have been taken by a gang, her family fear.
  
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• London Transit to provide free rides on New Year’s Eve

  28-12-2018 15:29 via globalnews.ca
  Routes that operate until midnight will also be extended for one hour for the annual celebration.
  
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• On social media, Poag’s said they would be closed Friday, Dec. 28, to assess and clean the store, and are hoping to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 15:17 via twitter.com
  On social media, Poag’s said they would be closed Friday, Dec. 28, to assess and clean the store, and are hoping to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Poag’s Jewellers in Strathroy robbed: police

  28-12-2018 15:15 via globalnews.ca
  According to police, the men were dressed in all black and had their faces covered.
  
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• London Restaurants in 2019: Predictions for New Openings - Eater London

  28-12-2018 15:00
  London Restaurants in 2019: Predictions for New Openings  Eater LondonWhat will define London dining and restaurants in 2019?
  
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• Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 11 C with a mix of sun and cloud, but temperatures are expected to drop… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 14:55 via twitter.com
  Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 11 C with a mix of sun and cloud, but temperatures are expected to drop… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Double-digit temperatures forecast for London on Friday

  28-12-2018 14:40 via globalnews.ca
  London will get a brief respite from the cold on Friday when temperatures jump to 11 C.
  
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• While some last-minute donations still need to be tallied, the campaign has already reeled in nearly $600,000… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 14:38 via twitter.com
  While some last-minute donations still need to be tallied, the campaign has already reeled in nearly $600,000… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London Salvation Army surpasses Christmas Kettle campaign goal

  28-12-2018 14:35 via globalnews.ca
  This year's numbers follow a successful trend for the Salvation Army which also surpassed 2017's target goal.
  
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• THIS JUST IN: @LondonHydro reports an outage in the River Bend area. 90 customers impacted. Restoration time set fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 14:32 via twitter.com
  THIS JUST IN: @LondonHydro reports an outage in the River Bend area. 90 customers impacted. Restoration time set fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London Transit to provide free rides on New Year’s Eve - Global News

  28-12-2018 14:29
  London Transit to provide free rides on New Year’s Eve  Global NewsRoutes that operate until midnight will also be extended for one hour for the annual celebration.
  
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• Double-digit temperatures forecast for London on Friday - Global News

  28-12-2018 13:41
  Double-digit temperatures forecast for London on Friday  Global NewsLondon will get a brief respite from the cold on Friday when temperatures jump to 11 C.
  
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• London Salvation Army surpasses Christmas Kettle campaign goal - Global News

  28-12-2018 13:35
  London Salvation Army surpasses Christmas Kettle campaign goal  Global NewsThe Salvation Army is thanking Londoners for their generosity after the Christmas Kettle campaign reeled in nearly $600,000.
  
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• Strathroy police investigate jewelry store robbery - CTV News

  28-12-2018 12:25
  Strathroy police investigate jewelry store robbery  CTV NewsThere was a robbery at a jewelry store in Strathroy Thursday evening.
  
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• Chilling discovery: ice house found under London street - The Guardian

  28-12-2018 11:54
  Chilling discovery: ice house found under London street  The GuardianCavernous 18th-century store reveals link to lost trade in ice blocks from Norwegian fjord.
  
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• "What you're seeing on the moon is an after image of all the sunsets & sunrises simultaneously around earth. Which… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 11:50 via twitter.com
  "What you're seeing on the moon is an after image of all the sunsets & sunrises simultaneously around earth. Which… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London bus driver injured after gunman opens fire outside Tube Station - The Sun

  28-12-2018 11:46
  London bus driver injured after gunman opens fire outside Tube Station  The SunThe bus driver suffered a cut to his forehead from flying glass outside Turnpike Lane station in North London.
  
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• London New Year’s Day Parade: Everything you need to know - The Independent

  28-12-2018 10:36
  London New Year’s Day Parade: Everything you need to know  The IndependentThe London New Year's Day Parade (LNYDP) is an annual tradition that sees thousands of performers march through the streets of the city, offering up an ...
  
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• New restaurants London 2019: The best food coming in the New Year - Evening Standard

  28-12-2018 10:21
  New restaurants London 2019: The best food coming in the New Year  Evening StandardIs the festive fullness finally beginning to wane? If you're just about able to think about eating again, then 2019 has some serious treats in store. London is set to ...
  
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• It's that weird week that time forgot, so why not check out a flick, as @theStevilDead has a chin wag with @drex ab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 09:36 via twitter.com
  It's that weird week that time forgot, so why not check out a flick, as @theStevilDead has a chin wag with @drex ab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Strathroy police release photos of truck used in jewelry store robbery - CTV News

  28-12-2018 09:00
  Strathroy police release photos of truck used in jewelry store robbery  CTV NewsStrathroy-Caradoc police have released a pair of photos of the truck used in a jewelry store robbery last month.
  
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• Team Canada has improved to 2-0 at the World Junior Hockey Championship after a 3-2 win over Switzerland. #LdnOnt’s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-12-2018 04:31 via twitter.com
  Team Canada has improved to 2-0 at the World Junior Hockey Championship after a 3-2 win over Switzerland. #LdnOnt’s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Toronto man shares impact of wife’s dementia diagnosis

  28-12-2018 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  A Toronto man who used to be a caregiver urges those looking after loved ones with dementia to ensure their own well-being isn't being compromised.
  
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