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• London hospitals to limit opioid prescriptions for acute pain - The London Free Press

  07-01-2019 23:51
  London hospitals to limit opioid prescriptions for acute pain  The London Free PressSouthwestern Ontario's largest hospital and St. Joseph's Health Care London are joining forces as they roll out a plan to decrease the amount of narcotics ...
  
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• Dennis Maruk thankful for London Knights hall of fame honour - The London Free Press

  07-01-2019 23:41
  Dennis Maruk thankful for London Knights hall of fame honour  The London Free PressThe book written about Dennis Maruk's life refers to him as hockey's forgotten 60-goal man. But he will be remembered forever in London.
  
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• Ontario post-secondary schools expected to now have free-speech policies in place trib.al/Q54Z2s5

  07-01-2019 23:17 via twitter.com
  Ontario post-secondary schools expected to now have free-speech policies in place trib.al/Q54Z2s5
  
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• Ontario post-secondary schools expected to now have free-speech policies in place

  07-01-2019 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  The government said that institutions will have to report on their progress each year starting in September and any that fail to comply with the free-speech requirements could face a cut in funding.
  
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• London Knights ready to see most of OHL's top contenders this week - The London Free Press

  07-01-2019 22:37
  London Knights ready to see most of OHL's top contenders this week  The London Free PressThe London Knights, with their roster construction complete, face fellow contenders Guelph, Saginaw and Ottawa in succession this week.
  
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• A special weather statement from Environment Canada impacting London-Middlesex is warning that there is the risk fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-01-2019 22:03 via twitter.com
  A special weather statement from Environment Canada impacting London-Middlesex is warning that there is the risk fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• West Region OPP respond to dozens of collisions after drivers fail to adapt to road conditions

  07-01-2019 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  Several of the collisions involved tractor trailers on Highway 401.
  
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• Why adult shelters are scary for London's homeless youth - CBC.ca

  07-01-2019 20:34
  Why adult shelters are scary for London's homeless youth  CBC.caDuring her five years living on London's streets, Courtney Bain spent a few nights in homeless shelters geared to adults. It was a memorable experience, for all ...
  
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• Report finds Ontario animal cruelty laws should be enforced by public sector

  07-01-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  The report by Zoocheck and Animal Alliance of Canada - titled "New directions for animal welfare in Ontario" - lays out a vision for animal welfare reform in the province.
  
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• The head of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) says the temporary overdose prevention site, or TOPS, should re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-01-2019 19:58 via twitter.com
  The head of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) says the temporary overdose prevention site, or TOPS, should re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• No fear over risk of gap in service after appeal filed over plans for permanent supervised consumption site: RHAC

  07-01-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  The head of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection says the temporary overdose prevention site, or TOPS, should remain in operation until a permanent site is ready.
  
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• Discipline hearing set for London neurologist - The London Free Press

  07-01-2019 19:47
  Discipline hearing set for London neurologist  The London Free PressMore than two years after he pleaded guilty to seeking services from a sex worker, a London neurologist is facing potential discipline by his professional ...
  
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• London Rental Opportunity of the Week: A Kitchen-Toilet in Dublin Which Sadly Isn’t Real - VICE

  07-01-2019 19:46
  London Rental Opportunity of the Week: A Kitchen-Toilet in Dublin Which Sadly Isn’t Real  VICEWhat is it? It's a screenshot of a Facebook flat listing that went viral on Twitter and was debunked on Reddit, and yes conceptually this one is going to be a little ...
  
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• THIS JUST IN: Police have charged Karl Hallman, 28, of London with second degree murder following the stabbing deat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-01-2019 19:45 via twitter.com
  THIS JUST IN: Police have charged Karl Hallman, 28, of London with second degree murder following the stabbing deat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Conservative London mayor candidate Shaun Bailey accused of 'worst kind of casual sexism and misogyny' - The Independent

  07-01-2019 19:08
  Conservative London mayor candidate Shaun Bailey accused of 'worst kind of casual sexism and misogyny'  The IndependentThe Conservative candidate for London Mayor Shaun Bailey has been accused of the “worst kind of casual sexism and misogyny” after an old interview ...
  
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• Volkan Oezdemir to fight Dominick Reyes at UFC London - MMA Fighting

  07-01-2019 19:00
  Volkan Oezdemir to fight Dominick Reyes at UFC London  MMA FightingA key light heavyweight bout is going down in England. Top contenders Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes are set to fight at at UFC London on March 16.
  
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• Man dies after 'falling from a height' at London tube station - Metro.co.uk

  07-01-2019 18:47
  Man dies after 'falling from a height' at London tube station  Metro.co.ukA commuter has died at Canary Wharf station after reportedly falling from a height. Shocked witnesses spoke of seeing a man being given CPR on the floor and ...
  
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• Denis Shapovalov opens season with a loss at ASB Classic - The London Free Press

  07-01-2019 18:46
  Denis Shapovalov opens season with a loss at ASB Classic  The London Free PressAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Denis Shapovalov opened his season with a loss on Monday, falling to Joao Sousa 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the ASB ...
  
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• UPDATE: A special weather statement for London-Middlesex issued over the potential for freezing rain has now ended. #LdnOnt

  07-01-2019 18:34 via twitter.com
  UPDATE: A special weather statement for London-Middlesex issued over the potential for freezing rain has now ended. #LdnOnt
  
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• The new year is off to an exciting start for a London couple! trib.al/fL0XSaL #LdnOnt

  07-01-2019 18:27 via twitter.com
  The new year is off to an exciting start for a London couple! trib.al/fL0XSaL #LdnOnt
  
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• London couple starts 2019 by claiming Maxmillions jackpot

  07-01-2019 18:24 via globalnews.ca
  Larry and Carol Allen won a $1 million Maxmillions prize when their numbers came up in the Dec. 21, 2018 Lotto Max draw.
  
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• Suspect sought after Strathroy store manager threatened - CTV News London

  07-01-2019 18:22
  Suspect sought after Strathroy store manager threatened  CTV News LondonPolice are asking for public help to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at the Walmart in Strathroy on Sunday evening.
  
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• No Ontario Liberal leader until 2020, the future of London's temporary overdose prevention site, and OHL trade dead… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-01-2019 18:16 via twitter.com
  No Ontario Liberal leader until 2020, the future of London's temporary overdose prevention site, and OHL trade dead… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• UPDATE: OPP have reopened the EB 401 near Rodney following an earlier collision trib.al/lFoFkds #ldnont

  07-01-2019 17:44 via twitter.com
  UPDATE: OPP have reopened the EB 401 near Rodney following an earlier collision trib.al/lFoFkds #ldnont
  
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• Applications open for retail cannabis licences in Ontario - CTV News London

  07-01-2019 17:39
  Applications open for retail cannabis licences in Ontario  CTV News LondonApplications are now being accepted from those looking to enter a lottery to apply for the first 25 retail cannabis licences in Ontario.
  
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• London Short Film Festival, Gothic Culture, Barndancing + More To-Dos for London Actors - Backstage

  07-01-2019 17:36
  London Short Film Festival, Gothic Culture, Barndancing + More To-Dos for London Actors  BackstageHow's the New Year treating you? We're excited about this new 2019-shaped adventure and we have a feeling this year is going to be a good one. This week ...
  
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• "Lofthouse Living grows online presence into downtown success" By @Newswriter22 Read more: ✨… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-01-2019 17:25 via twitter.com
  "Lofthouse Living grows online presence into downtown success"By @Newswriter22 Read more: ✨… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• London couple starts 2019 by claiming Maxmillions jackpot - Global News

  07-01-2019 17:24
  London couple starts 2019 by claiming Maxmillions jackpot  Global NewsLarry and Carol Allen won a $1 million Maxmillions prize when their numbers came up in the Dec. 21, 2018 Lotto Max draw.
  
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• London's Canary Wharf station re-opens after 'customer incident' - Reuters

  07-01-2019 17:17
  London's Canary Wharf station re-opens after 'customer incident'  ReutersLondon's Canary Wharf Underground station re-opened on Monday after it was temporarily closed due to a "customer incident," the city's transport authorities ...
  
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• End of train delays? London Bridge tests sensors to predict signal failures - Telegraph.co.uk

  07-01-2019 17:08
  End of train delays? London Bridge tests sensors to predict signal failures  Telegraph.co.ukOne of London's busiest railway stations is being fitted with AI sensors in a bid to predict signal failures and prevent travel disruption.
  
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• London bloodbath: Man stabbed after fight at Stockwell bus station - Express

  07-01-2019 16:53
  London bloodbath: Man stabbed after fight at Stockwell bus station  ExpressA MAN has been stabbed after a fight at Stockwell bus station in London.
  
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• Applications open to enter lottery for 25 retail cannabis licenses in Ontario

  07-01-2019 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  The draw for the licences will take place on Friday, with the results expected to be announced within 24 hours.
  
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• London police investigate stabbing death - BlackburnNews.com

  07-01-2019 16:40
  London police investigate stabbing death  BlackburnNews.comPolice identify city's first homicide victim of 2019  CBC.caOne dead, one arrested following stabbing  CTV News London25-year-old man dead after Sunday night stabbing in southwest London  The London Free PressPolice identify victim in southwest London death investigation  Global NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Bombers lock up reliable kicker Justin Medlock for two years - The London Free Press

  07-01-2019 16:38
  Bombers lock up reliable kicker Justin Medlock for two years  The London Free PressIt seems as long as Justin Medlock wants to keep playing, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers want to keep employing him.Medlock, 35, signed a two-year contract ...
  
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• Crash involving tractor trailers temporarily shuts down section of EB 401 east of Furnival Road

  07-01-2019 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  An emergency detour is currently in place and it's unclear how long the highway will be closed.
  
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• Revealed: London is the UK's worst city for using jargon in job ads | London Business News - London Loves Business

  07-01-2019 16:30
  Revealed: London is the UK's worst city for using jargon in job ads | London Business News  London Loves Business“Proactive”, “dynamic” and “self-starter” are examples of jargon that dominate job adverts, and with many of us seeking new pastures this January, AdView ...
  
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• Kate Middleton and family back home in London following festive break - HELLO! Magazine

  07-01-2019 16:28
  Kate Middleton and family back home in London following festive break  HELLO! MagazineKate Middleton and Prince William are back in London following their festive break in Sandringham, Norfolk. The royals are preparing for a big day this week...
  
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• Contracting out Ontario’s pot warehouse should be secret, LCBO argued

  07-01-2019 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  LCBO officials opposed an open bidding process for Ontario's pot warehouse because they didn't want it widely known the facility was being contracted out, an internal document shows.
  
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• Kyle Lowry returns from back issues, Toronto Raptors win 121-105 over Indiana Pacers

  07-01-2019 16:11 via globalnews.ca
  Playing for the first time since missing 10 of the previous 11 games, Lowry made his presence felt early in the Toronto Raptors' 121-105 victory over Indiana on Sunday, before finishing with 12 points and eight assists.
  
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• Meghan Markle's favourite spots in London - AOL UK

  07-01-2019 16:04
  Meghan Markle's favourite spots in London  AOL UKIf you're taking a trip to London and hope to drop a curtsey to the newly minted Duchess of Sussex while you're there, the royal calendar doesn't give you exact ...
  
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• Where To Celebrate Chinese New Year 2019 In London - Londonist

  07-01-2019 15:53
  Where To Celebrate Chinese New Year 2019 In London  LondonistChinese New Year 2019 takes place on Tuesday 5 February 2019, although in China, celebrations take place between 28 January and 19 February. Each year ...
  
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• Brexit Spurs $1 Trillion Asset Moves to EU From London, EY Says - Bloomberg

  07-01-2019 15:39
  Brexit Spurs $1 Trillion Asset Moves to EU From London, EY Says  BloombergBanks, insurers and money managers are planning to move about 800 billion pounds ($1 trillion) of assets from the U.K. to the rest of Europe as Brexit ...
  
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• New York City firefighter plunges to death from overpass - The London Free Press

  07-01-2019 15:14
  New York City firefighter plunges to death from overpass  The London Free PressNEW YORK — A New York City firefighter responding to a car accident in Brooklyn fell from an overpass and died at a hospital.In statement on the Fire ...
  
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• New Year, New Me: Seven new activities to try out in London this January - Evening Standard

  07-01-2019 14:52
  New Year, New Me: Seven new activities to try out in London this January  Evening Standard'New year, new me' might be just another January cliché, trotted out in a million vacuous Instagram posts, but there is at least some truth in it. While most of us ...
  
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