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• Last-second goaltend sends Wizards past Knicks in London - TSN

  17-01-2019 23:59
  Last-second goaltend sends Wizards past Knicks in London  TSNLONDON — When Bradley Beal felt his legs go out beneath him, likely ending his chances of scoring the go-ahead basket for the Washington Wizards, ...
  
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• New Sexual Assault Investigation Policy approved by police board - CTV News London

  17-01-2019 23:39
  New Sexual Assault Investigation Policy approved by police board  CTV News LondonA much anticipated policy for investigating sexual assaults in London was approved by the Police Services Board Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Third watermain breaks in week and a half - The London Free Press

  17-01-2019 23:23
  Third watermain breaks in week and a half  The London Free PressAnother water main has broken, the third infrastructure failure to disrupt a major London road in roughly a week and a half.In a public *service* announcement ...
  
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• Third water main break in major London road in week and a half - The London Free Press

  17-01-2019 23:23
  Third water main break in major London road in week and a half  The London Free PressAnother water main has broken in a major London road, the third piece of such infrastructure to fail in London in roughly a week and a half.The likely cause of ...
  
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• UPDATE: Special weather statement calls for weekend snow, bitter cold in London region trib.al/49KY3co #ldnont

  17-01-2019 23:14 via twitter.com
  UPDATE: Special weather statement calls for weekend snow, bitter cold in London region trib.al/49KY3co #ldnont
  
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• Special weather statement calls for weekend snow, bitter cold in London region

  17-01-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  The advisory also covers London and Middlesex, along with Lambton, Elgin, Brant, and Oxford counties.
  
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• The board passed motions regarding street checks and the new sexual assault policy: trib.al/Ul2Psc2 #LdnOnt

  17-01-2019 23:09 via twitter.com
  The board passed motions regarding street checks and the new sexual assault policy: trib.al/Ul2Psc2#LdnOnt
  
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• London Police Services Board discusses carding, new sexual assault policy

  17-01-2019 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  It was a packed meeting as board members discussed carding and an updated sexual assault policy.
  
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• Charges laid, property seized following raids at 3 illegal London pot shops trib.al/ri7p3VP #ldnont

  17-01-2019 23:04 via twitter.com
  Charges laid, property seized following raids at 3 illegal London pot shops trib.al/ri7p3VP #ldnont
  
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• Charges laid, property seized following raids at 3 illegal London pot shops

  17-01-2019 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  Police say they searched three illegal pot shops on Wednesday, taking four people into custody.
  
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• Evolution of child car seats: From straps and Tot-Guard to 5-point safety harness

  17-01-2019 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  The Bunny Bear Company made child seats in 1933, however the devices were mainly intended to stop kids from moving around the car.
  
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• NBA’s Silver backs Kanter’s decision to skip London trip - Sportsnet.ca

  17-01-2019 22:25
  NBA’s Silver backs Kanter’s decision to skip London trip  Sportsnet.caLONDON — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that the safety and security of players will always be paramount for the league after New York ...
  
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• Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for London and surrounding areas ahead of snow and 'bitte… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-01-2019 22:22 via twitter.com
  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for London and surrounding areas ahead of snow and 'bitte… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Special weather statement calls for weekend snow, bitter cold in London region - Global News

  17-01-2019 22:14
  Special weather statement calls for weekend snow, bitter cold in London region  Global NewsEnvironment Canada has issued a special weather statement for London and surrounding areas ahead of a winter storm system, expected to bring snow and ...
  
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• London Police Services Board discusses carding, new sexual assault policy - Global News

  17-01-2019 22:05
  London Police Services Board discusses carding, new sexual assault policy  Global NewsIt was a packed meeting as board members discussed carding and an updated sexual assault policy.
  
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• London ex-jailer testifies he warned of alcohol in cell where inmate killed - The London Free Press

  17-01-2019 22:01
  London ex-jailer testifies he warned of alcohol in cell where inmate killed  The London Free PressA former London correctional officer testified Thursday he warned others of “possible brew” in a cell where one inmate killed another.Gregory Langford, testifying ...
  
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• Justin and Hailey Bieber’s wedding: All the information we know so far

  17-01-2019 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  The wedding will reportedly be taking place somewhere in Los Angeles and two people who've received a "Save the Date" email include Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott.
  
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• Police bust 3 London pot shops, lay charges - CBC.ca

  17-01-2019 21:42
  Police bust 3 London pot shops, lay charges  CBC.caProvincial and local authorities busted three illegal pot shops in London on Wednesday. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police and London Police *Service* ...
  
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• London councillor pushes for crackdown on ‘predatory’ tow truck operators

  17-01-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  Shawn Lewis' motion aims to single out those who are "for lack of a better description, rogue operators" racing to the scene of a crash. 
  
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• NBA's Silver backs Kanter's decision to skip London trip - TSN

  17-01-2019 21:22
  NBA's Silver backs Kanter's decision to skip London trip  TSNLONDON — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that the safety and security of players will always be paramount for the league after New York ...
  
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• Canadian homes aren’t prepared for catastrophes: University of Waterloo study

  17-01-2019 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  A coast-to-coast study finds Canadians aren't keeping up with the need to protect their homes against catastrophic events made more common by climate change.
  
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• OPP, London police carry out three pot shop raids - The London Free Press

  17-01-2019 20:32
  OPP, London police carry out three pot shop raids  The London Free PressFour people have been charged after raids by OPP and London police on what they call “illegal cannabis storefronts” on Wednesday.The four — ages 64, 63, ...
  
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• London councillor pushes for crackdown on ‘predatory’ tow truck operators - Global News

  17-01-2019 20:32
  London councillor pushes for crackdown on ‘predatory’ tow truck operators  Global NewsShawn Lewis' motion aims to single out those who are "for lack of a better description, rogue operators" racing to the scene of a crash.
  
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• Ontario legislators hike housing allowances by 20 per cent to offset increased Toronto rental rates

  17-01-2019 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  Speaker Ted Arnott informed legislators of the change on October 16 but a report that reflects the increase won't be made public until sometime this summer.
  
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• Developer buys 160-acre, former London Psychiatric Hospital - CTV News London

  17-01-2019 19:41
  Developer buys 160-acre, former London Psychiatric Hospital  CTV News LondonOld Oak Properties has purchased a massive tract of land in London's northeast from the province for $17 million.
  
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• Katherine Aylesworth

  17-01-2019 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  Katherine Aylesworth is an editorial assistant and web writer for Global Toronto. Born in Calgary, Katherine moved to Toronto to earn her diploma in broadcast and print journalism at Humber College. Katherine is currently pursuing her B.A. in communication and media studies from Guelph-Humber University. In her spare time, Katherine enjoys travelling and binge watching...
  
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• OHL THIS WEEK: London native Isaac Ratcliffe leads surging Guelph Storm - The London Free Press

  17-01-2019 19:08
  OHL THIS WEEK: London native Isaac Ratcliffe leads surging Guelph Storm  The London Free PressOur Ryan Pyette offers his weekly round-up of news and notes from across the Ontario Hockey League:PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Isaac Ratcliffe, Storm. It wasn't ...
  
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• Major changes to LHINs, and Theresa May's government survives. It's the Craig Needles podcast. trib.al/hZ3Qs3G

  17-01-2019 18:30 via twitter.com
  Major changes to LHINs, and Theresa May's government survives.It's the Craig Needles podcast. trib.al/hZ3Qs3G
  
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• A 160-acre property that used to be home to the London Psychiatric Hospital now belongs to local developer Old Oak… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-01-2019 18:11 via twitter.com
  A 160-acre property that used to be home to the London Psychiatric Hospital now belongs to local developer Old Oak… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Developer buys old London Psychiatric Hospital grounds for $17M

  17-01-2019 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  Old Oak Properties now owns the 160-acre plot of land on Highbury Avenue.
  
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• 7 Stylish Hotels Coming to London in 2019 - Forbes

  17-01-2019 17:59
  7 Stylish Hotels Coming to London in 2019  ForbesLondon is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, which means new hotels are always welcome. Here are a few of the most stylish properties to hit ...
  
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• Ontario announces changes to student fees

  17-01-2019 17:08 via globalnews.ca
  Minister Merrilee Fullerton announced on Thursday that in addition to a tuition cut, the Ontario government would also be changing student fees, allowing students to choose which organizations their student fees go towards, with the exception of health and safety programs.
  
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• Teenage pedestrian in critical condition after Pond Mills crash: London police - Global News

  17-01-2019 17:07
  Teenage pedestrian in critical condition after Pond Mills crash: London police  Global NewsA 13-year-old girl is clinging to life in hospital after what London police are calling a serious crash involving a pedestrian in the southeast London ...
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Ontario government announce post-secondary tuition cuts trib.al/SVSYGrz

  17-01-2019 16:59 via twitter.com
  WATCH LIVE: Ontario government announce post-secondary tuition cuts trib.al/SVSYGrz
  
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• Stratford Police placed all high schools within the city on lockdown Wednesday after it was reported a student had… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-01-2019 16:43 via twitter.com
  Stratford Police placed all high schools within the city on lockdown Wednesday after it was reported a student had… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Former psychiatric hospital land sold to London developer - CBC.ca

  17-01-2019 16:42
  Former psychiatric hospital land sold to London developer  CBC.caThe province has sold the former London Psychiatric Hospital to London developer Old Oak properties for $17 million, paving the way for development of the ...
  
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• Downtown relief line coming two years earlier than first planned: TTC

  17-01-2019 16:17 via globalnews.ca
  TTC Chair Jaye Robinson told reporters Thursday morning at Pape Station that the downtown relief line is expected to be completed two years earlier, part of an initiative to relieve traffic on line 1.
  
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• London's current draft budget update proposes a 2.7 per cent tax hike for 2019: trib.al/4DflGj1 #ldnont

  17-01-2019 16:16 via twitter.com
  London's current draft budget update proposes a 2.7 per cent tax hike for 2019: trib.al/4DflGj1 #ldnont
  
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• Londoners to begin weighing in on draft budget Thursday

  17-01-2019 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  A public participation meeting at city hall will look at the draft budget, which was first tabled in December.
  
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• Ontario Sells Former London Psychiatric Hospital - Government of Ontario News

  17-01-2019 16:09
  Ontario Sells Former London Psychiatric Hospital  Government of Ontario NewsToday, Ontario's Government for the People announced the sale of the former London Psychiatric Hospital to Old Oak Properties for $17 million.
  
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• Police say a 13-year-old girl remains in hospital this morning in critical condition, after being hit by a vehicle… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-01-2019 16:02 via twitter.com
  Police say a 13-year-old girl remains in hospital this morning in critical condition, after being hit by a vehicle… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The Drive: Locals advise on things to see, eat and do in London, ON.

  17-01-2019 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  Jesse Jones is joined by three locals for a drive around London, ON
  
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• Future of airport security on show in London - BBC News

  17-01-2019 15:52
  Future of airport security on show in London  BBC NewsA shoe scanner that works on passengers queuing at airport security is on show in London.
  
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• Oxford OPP say they're looking for suspects responsible for pulling off a comic book heist in Tillsonburg. trib.al/6dVL2Z0

  17-01-2019 15:34 via twitter.com
  Oxford OPP say they're looking for suspects responsible for pulling off a comic book heist in Tillsonburg. trib.al/6dVL2Z0
  
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• Police searching for culprits responsible for Tillsonburg comic book heist

  17-01-2019 15:25 via globalnews.ca
  Oxford OPP are on the lookout for whoever broke into a Tillsonburg storage unit and made off with hundreds of collectible comic books.
  
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• Londoners urged to get flu shot following first death of the season

  17-01-2019 15:24 via globalnews.ca
  According to a report released by the health unit Wednesday, there were 22 laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A between January 6 and January 12.
  
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• Join Trouvelle for an evening of Travel Talk! Limited space available. RSVP here bit.ly/2Dg6HJ5… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-01-2019 15:23 via twitter.com
  Join Trouvelle for an evening of Travel Talk! Limited space available. RSVP here bit.ly/2Dg6HJ5… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ontario casino regulator probing whether B.C. casino staff were connected to money-laundering suspects

  17-01-2019 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario's gaming regulator is probing networks identified in RCMP casino investigations in B.C.
  
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• A blaze at a business west of Hensall caused more than $2 million in damage Wednesday evening. trib.al/2IS7Dum

  17-01-2019 14:19 via twitter.com
  A blaze at a business west of Hensall caused more than $2 million in damage Wednesday evening. trib.al/2IS7Dum
  
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• Blaze destroys business west of Hensall, causes more than $2M in damage

  17-01-2019 14:17 via globalnews.ca
  A business in Huron County was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening causing more than $2 million in damage.
  
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