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• Advocates cry foul after Ontario officials alter nursing home inspection report without explanation

  25-04-2019 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Ontario government will not explain the reasons why it altered a nursing home inspection report after a Global News interview request.
  
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• Missing Mississauga mother and son may have been in London: Amber Alert issued - CTV News

  25-04-2019 23:37
  Missing Mississauga mother and son may have been in London: Amber Alert issued  CTV NewsPolice believe a Mississauga woman and her child - the subject of an Amber alert - may have been in London.
  
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• Ontario Chamber of Commerce asks government to abandon gas pump carbon tax sticker plan

  25-04-2019 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  Chamber president Rocco Rossi says the group's members - some of whom are gas station operators - believe the stickers violate their rights and freedoms.
  
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• Western University’s board approves penalties for student misconduct during Fake Homecoming

  25-04-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  Western University students will start facing academic penalties for misconduct at unsanctioned events, like illegal street parties.
  
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• City pays $4.2 million for more industrial land - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 22:54
  City pays $4.2 million for more industrial land  The London Free PressCity politicians voted recently to buy about 30 hectares (70 acres) for $4.2 million at Veterans Memorial Parkway and Bradley Avenue, with frontage on Highway ...
  
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• Man charged in London death will stand trial - CTV News London

  25-04-2019 22:26
  Man charged in London death will stand trial  CTV News LondonA London man charged in connection with the homicide of an escort has been ordered to stand trial.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion activists end London protests - BBC News

  25-04-2019 22:26
  Extinction Rebellion activists end London protests  BBC NewsTen days of protests, blockades and disruption across London has come to a conclusion as Extinction Rebellion ended its action in the capital. Hundreds of ...
  
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• London and Dublin seek restart for talks on Northern Ireland government - Financial Times

  25-04-2019 22:20
  London and Dublin seek restart for talks on Northern Ireland government  Financial TimesThe governments in Dublin and London are set to work together to find ways to restore Northern Ireland's devolved administration in a *fresh* series of talks.
  
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• London police locate missing 67-year-old man

  25-04-2019 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  Robert 'Douglas' Bell was last seen in the area of Blue Jay Drive and Chambers Avenue, about 1 kilometre west of Adelaide Street and Sunningdale Road, around 1 p.m on Thursday.
  
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• London police appeal for help in locating missing 67-year-old Robert ‘Douglas’ Bell

  25-04-2019 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  Robert 'Douglas' Bell was last seen in the area of Blue Jay Drive and Chambers Avenue, about 1 kilometre west of Adelaide Street and Sunningdale Road, around 1 p.m on Thursday.
  
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• Crossrail is delayed AGAIN: New London railway may not open until 2021 - Daily Mail

  25-04-2019 22:08
  Crossrail is delayed AGAIN: New London railway may not open until 2021  Daily MailThe central part of the 73-mile east-west route across London was meant to open last year but has faced a series of delays (pictured, a Crossrail train at Ealing ...
  
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• Candidates push back against accusations of campaign-spending misdeeds - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 22:03
  Candidates push back against accusations of campaign-spending misdeeds  The London Free PressTwo London mayoral candidates will be investigated for allegations of violating elections rules, which if upheld, could bar them from running again.
  
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• Ontario pot shops who failed to open by April 15 face more penalties

  25-04-2019 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  In all, eleven pot retailers have been fined $12,500 each for not opening their stores by April 15.
  
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• Toronto police apprehend suspect after standoff ends peacefully in city’s west end

  25-04-2019 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  Police said the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant and is now in custody.
  
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• Amber Alert cancelled after 5-year-old last seen with mother found in southwestern Ontario

  25-04-2019 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  Police said the boy is safe. The pair were spotted by a resident in Tilbury, about 20 minutes southwest of Chatham, after hearing details through the Amber Alert.
  
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• Worker dies after being pinned by truck at Praxair Canada plant in Paris, Ont.

  25-04-2019 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  The Ministry of Labour says an inspector assigned to the case issued a "hold the scene" requirement.
  
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• School bus camera footage alone to be enough to prosecute drivers in court 

  25-04-2019 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek says the regulatory changes will mean an additional witness is no longer required in order to use the camera footage in court to prosecute drivers who pass stopped school buses.
  
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• St. Thomas police will not release names of alleged sex purchasers

  25-04-2019 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  The announcement also follows a Facebook poll conducted by the force, asking for the community's input on whether or not to release names in these instances. 
  
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• London-based study shows mothers with epileptic children have a higher risk of depression

  25-04-2019 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have completed a study that shows mothers of epileptic children have a higher risk of poor mental health and well-being
  
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• Ontario government to put $1.6B towards ensuring no teacher layoffs due to larger class sizes

  25-04-2019 19:46 via globalnews.ca
  Senior government sources say the attrition protection money will be announced Friday, along with school board funding allocations known as Grants for Student Needs.
  
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• Brantford teen wanted for stabbing that sent man to hospital in critical condition

  25-04-2019 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  Brantford police say 17-year-old Nebiyu Myers is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in relation to the investigation.
  
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• Twenty men charged in St. Thomas prostitution sting - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 19:29
  Twenty men charged in St. Thomas prostitution sting  The London Free PressTwenty men were charged in a four-day "john sting" targeting the sex trade in St. Thomas, police said Thursday.
  
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• Twenty men charged in St. Thomas prostitution sting - London Free Press (Blogs)

  25-04-2019 19:29
  Twenty men charged in St. Thomas prostitution sting  London Free Press (Blogs)Twenty men were charged in a four-day "john sting" targeting the sex trade in St. Thomas, police said Thursday.
  
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• Activists glue themselves to London Stock Exchange in climate change protest - Global News

  25-04-2019 19:00
  Activists glue themselves to London Stock Exchange in climate change protest  Global NewsLONDON – More than 300 environmental activists sowed chaos through London's financial district on Thursday, gluing themselves to the stock exchange and ...
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs: Kyle Dubas FULL press conference

  25-04-2019 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas met with the media on Thursday for a post-season press conference, where he reflected on the season and the club’s first round playoff loss.
  
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• No charges for Hamilton cop who attended shooting of Yosif Al-Hasnawi: SIU

  25-04-2019 18:21 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario's Special Investigations Unit says there are no grounds to lay charges against a police officer who responded to the shooting death of the Hamilton teen.
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs: Mike Babcock FULL press conference

  25-04-2019 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Mike Babcock spoke to media during the club’s locker clean out day, where he addressed his relationship with GM Kyle Dubas and Auston Matthews’ ice time.
  
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• Armed and dangerous pair wanted in connection with Brantford shooting: police

  25-04-2019 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  Chad Wray-McCombs, 29, and Lori Ruth Ann Staats, 25, are wanted by Brantford police for multiple charges related to aggravated assault.
  
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• ‘No predictability’: Staff at London’s overdose prevention explain opioid trends

  25-04-2019 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  Front-line workers have seen all kinds of trends, and none of them stick around for long.
  
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• Flurries possible this weekend in London. (We can't believe it either) - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 14:54
  Flurries possible this weekend in London. (We can't believe it either)  The London Free PressEnjoy Thursday's warm weather London because double-digit temperatures will be gone over the weekend – and there's even a chance of flurries ahead.
  
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• London faith community to hold vigil after Sri Lanka attacks - Global News

  25-04-2019 13:53
  London faith community to hold vigil after Sri Lanka attacks  Global NewsLondon's faith community is coming together to show support for those who are suffering or where killed in horrific attacks in Sri Lanka over the weekend.
  
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• London faith community to hold vigil after Sri Lanka attacks

  25-04-2019 13:53 via globalnews.ca
  A vigil at St. Aidan's Anglican Church begins Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.
  
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• Ontario government cancels program aimed at planting 50 million trees

  25-04-2019 12:40 via globalnews.ca
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry told Forests Ontario the day after the Progressive Conservative government delivered its budget this month that the 50 Million Tree Program was being eliminated.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion activists glue themselves to London Stock Exchange in fresh protest – video - The Guardian

  25-04-2019 11:13
  Extinction Rebellion activists glue themselves to London Stock Exchange in fresh protest – video  The GuardianClimate change activists have glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange and trains at Canary Wharf station in a *fresh* set of protests targeting the capital's ...
  
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• Motorcyclist dead after crash in east London - Global News

  25-04-2019 10:52
  Motorcyclist dead after crash in east London  Global NewsThe driver of a motorcycle is dead after a crash with a van in east London, according to city police. Emergency services responded to the call at Trafalgar Street ...
  
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• Motorcyclist dead after crash in east London

  25-04-2019 10:52 via globalnews.ca
  The motorcyclist died in hospital.
  
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• PKK supporters try to raid TRT World’s London office - Hurriyet Daily News

  25-04-2019 10:45
  PKK supporters try to raid TRT World’s London office  Hurriyet Daily NewsA group of 50 PKK sympathizers invaded a building in London late April 24 where the offices of Turkish international news channel TRT World are located.
  
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• London council 'unlikely to support' plans for Boris Nemtsov Way - The Guardian

  25-04-2019 07:00
  London council 'unlikely to support' plans for Boris Nemtsov Way  The GuardianCouncil criticised for not getting behind plan to name path at Russian embassy after murdered Putin critic.
  
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• Loewe Bets on Ready-to-Wear with New London Store | News & Analysis, News Bites | BoF - The Business of Fashion

  25-04-2019 06:30
  Loewe Bets on Ready-to-Wear with New London Store | News & Analysis, News Bites | BoF  The Business of FashionLONDON, United Kingdom — Bond Street, one of London's prime luxury locations, is about to play host to another LVMH maison. Spanish heritage brand ...
  
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• OHL Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2019

  25-04-2019 05:39 via globalnews.ca
  OSHAWA, Ont. - Tye Felhaber scored with 34 seconds left to play in the third period and then had an overtime goal as the Ottawa 67's beat the Oshawa Generals 2-1 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action.
  
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• London artists welcome public into their studios - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 03:32
  London artists welcome public into their studios  The London Free PressThe 26th annual London Artists' Studio Tour is on Friday through Sunday with 27 of city artists opening their studio doors to the public. “If you're curious about art ...
  
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• Arts, culture, fun in London this weekend and beyond (April 25 to May 1) - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 03:28
  Arts, culture, fun in London this weekend and beyond (April 25 to May 1)  The London Free PressWhat's happening in and around London this weekend and next week.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies following London collision - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 03:19
  Motorcyclist dies following London collision  The London Free PressA motorcyclist died of his injuries following a collision with a van at a busy London intersection Thursday.Police said the driver of the motorcycle, who was not ...
  
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• London Transit already feeling loss of gas tax increase - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 03:01
  London Transit already feeling loss of gas tax increase  The London Free PressA plan to add information screens inside buses has been cut by the London Transit Commission due to the loss of a planned boost to gas tax funding in Ontario.
  
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• Suspect sought in Hale Street home invasion-style robbery: London police

  25-04-2019 02:45 via globalnews.ca
  Investigators say the incident appeared to be targeted.
  
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• Shot fired during home invasion - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 01:29
  Shot fired during home invasion  The London Free PressLondon police are asking for the public's help after a home invasion on Hale Street on Tuesday in which a shot was fired.At about 12:45 a.m. a man showed up ...
  
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• London girl, 9, irked by slavery tales, wants Plantation Road renamed - The London Free Press

  25-04-2019 01:27
  London girl, 9, irked by slavery tales, wants Plantation Road renamed  The London Free PressYou can't fight city hall, the old saying goes — but no one told Lyla Wheeler.
  
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• Name of motorcyclist killed on Veterans Memorial Parkway released - CTV News London

  25-04-2019 00:43
  Name of motorcyclist killed on Veterans Memorial Parkway released  CTV News LondonLondon police have confirmed to CTV London that a motorcyclist was killed on Veteran's Memorial Parkway Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• The inside scoop on 3 new food ventures by London's Wolfe brothers - CBC.ca

  25-04-2019 00:27
  The inside scoop on 3 new food ventures by London's Wolfe brothers  CBC.caWednesday was a big day for branching out for brothers Justin and Gregg Wolfe, with the soft opening of the Little Bird Cafe, the framing of a new kitchen that ...
  
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• TVDSB chair pens letter to minister, slamming education cuts - CTV News London

  25-04-2019 00:24
  TVDSB chair pens letter to minister, slamming education cuts  CTV News LondonThe chair of the Thames Valley District School Board has written a letter to province's Minister of Education, expressing concern over the recent ministry ...
  
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