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• London police issue arrest warrant for North York man wanted in vehicle, licence plate thefts - Global News

  12-07-2019 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  London police issue arrest warrant for North York man wanted in vehicle, licence plate thefts  Global NewsLondon police are on the lookout for a 20-year-old North York, Ont. man, wanted in a series of incidents last week including the theft of a Mercedes in Durham ...
  
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• London police issue arrest warrant for North York man wanted in vehicle, licence plate thefts

  12-07-2019 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  Anyone with information on his whereabouts, or information about the incident, is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
  
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• Prostitution-sting charges against London lawyer Christos Vitsentzatos withdrawn - The London Free Press

  12-07-2019 23:48 via lfpress.com
  Prostitution-sting charges against London lawyer Christos Vitsentzatos withdrawn  The London Free PressCharges against a London lawyer accused of giving a fake name to police after getting swept up in a prostitution sting have been withdrawn.
  
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• New London Hindu Temple spreads messages of karma and unity - The London Free Press

  12-07-2019 23:46 via lfpress.com
  New London Hindu Temple spreads messages of karma and unity  The London Free PressIn yet another sign of the Indian community's growing profile in London, a new Hindu temple is opening in the city next weekend.
  
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• Human foot found in 2017 belonged to man reported missing in 2011: Grey County OPP

  12-07-2019 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  Police say no foul play is suspected.
  
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• Funding needed to help Safe Space London continue helping at-risk women - CTV News London

  12-07-2019 23:11 via london.ctvnews.ca
  Funding needed to help Safe Space London continue helping at-risk women  CTV News LondonSafe Space London is a community agency that prides itself in helping those at risk, but now it needs some help.
  
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• London’s prime housing market shows signs of life - Financial Times

  12-07-2019 22:30 via ft.com
  London’s prime housing market shows signs of life  Financial TimesLondon's top-end property market is showing signs of life, raising hopes among agents and home vendors that an end could be in sight to the prolonged slump.
  
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• Another appointee linked to former Ford chief of staff Dean French resigns

  12-07-2019 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  A spokeswoman for Ford confirmed that Ian Neita, who was appointed to the board of Workplace Safety Insurance Board in December, submitted his resignation today.
  
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• Westcar: London not radical enough in transportation thinking - The London Free Press

  12-07-2019 22:23 via lfpress.com
  Westcar: London not radical enough in transportation thinking  The London Free PressGrumpy articles and letters in The London Free Press about traffic congestion portend a difficult future for personal mobility in the city.
  
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• London homicide victim Jackline Keji Gore made strong, enduring friendships - The London Free Press

  12-07-2019 22:23 via lfpress.com
  London homicide victim Jackline Keji Gore made strong, enduring friendships  The London Free PressThe 24-year-old London woman's family and friends gathered to mourn her death Friday, four days after she was killed in a shooting outside a Mississauga bar.
  
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• London region Children's Aid still waiting for cash from province, boss says - CBC.ca

  12-07-2019 21:43 via cbc.ca
  London region Children's Aid still waiting for cash from province, boss says  CBC.caAmid a mass resignation of board members from Brant Family and Children's Services, the executive director of the Children's Aid Society of London and ...
  
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• Roughly half of Pikangikum residents now evacuated as forest fire burns

  12-07-2019 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  The commander of Pikangikum's emergency operations centre said on Friday that around 2,000 of the First Nation's approximately 4,000 residents have been moved to Regina and other host communities in Ontario.
  
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• London adds cellphone pay option to all city-owned parking spots

  12-07-2019 21:31
  It could be the beginning of the end for parking meters in London. Read More
  
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• Masonville tower to get another level, Old North a new tower

  12-07-2019 21:25
  Townhouses are out and a taller tower is in. Read More
  
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• Martin: A bicycling mayor from the past collides with today's incivility - The London Free Press

  12-07-2019 21:23 via lfpress.com
  Martin: A bicycling mayor from the past collides with today's incivility  The London Free PressA Detroit native, Wenige (pronounced “wen-ig”) first rolled into London in 1900 as a 26-year-old stunt bicycle rider performing at the Western Fair. Wenige liked ...
  
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• Ontario cottagers may see a hydro hike soon

  12-07-2019 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  Hydro bills could go up by up to $1,000 a year for cottagers.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion protesters appear in court in London - The Guardian

  12-07-2019 19:04 via theguardian.com
  Extinction Rebellion protesters appear in court in London  The GuardianMore than 30 activists have been charged with a range of public order offences.
  
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• LFP LONGFORM: Is there really a bigger bang in London's jobs buck? - The London Free Press

  12-07-2019 18:39 via lfpress.com
  LFP LONGFORM: Is there really a bigger bang in London's jobs buck?  The London Free PressHow new industry and jobs are attracted to London is coming under a harsh spotlight at city hall, with some politicians wanting a better grip on how the city's ...
  
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• CannTrust stock falls after voluntary halt of all cannabis sales, shipments

  12-07-2019 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  Shares of CannTrust Holdings Inc. fell as much as 11 per cent after the cannabis company announced it was voluntarily halting all sales and shipments amid Health Canada's investigation.
  
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• CannTrust stock drops to lowest since 2017 after halt of all cannabis sales, shipments

  12-07-2019 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  Shares of CannTrust Holdings Inc. fell as much as 11 per cent after the cannabis company announced it was voluntarily halting all sales and shipments amid Health Canada's investigation.
  
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• SocGen Is Cutting Jobs in London - Bloomberg

  12-07-2019 17:50 via bloomberg.com
  SocGen Is Cutting Jobs in London  BloombergSociete Generale SA started cutting positions in London, adding to gloom in the city that's been hit by job losses at rivals including Deutsche Bank AG.
  
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• A day full of bacon and bikes is just around the corner! #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/JDf9Jke 

  12-07-2019 17:25 via twitter.com
  A day full of bacon and bikes is just around the corner! #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/JDf9Jke 
  
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• Baconfest returns to Lucan for sixth year

  12-07-2019 17:22 via globalnews.ca
  The full-day event will begin at 8 a.m. with a Baconfest breakfast bike run.
  
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• Sentencing delayed for London teacher who secretly filmed students - The London Free Press

  12-07-2019 17:00 via lfpress.com
  Sentencing delayed for London teacher who secretly filmed students  The London Free PressThe sentencing date for former London high school teacher Ryan Jarvis, originally slated for Friday, has been adjourned until Aug. 15.The former Beal ...
  
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• St. Thomas man charged with sex offences involving a child

  12-07-2019 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  Police say the St. Thomas man is facing multiple charges including sexual assault on a person under 16, and sexual interference.
  
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• London brewery looks to help homeless population beat the heat - Global News

  12-07-2019 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  London brewery looks to help homeless population beat the heat  Global NewsUntil the end of August, Dundas & Sons Brewing Company is collecting items that offer relief from the heat and protection from the sun.
  
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• London brewery looks to help homeless population beat the heat

  12-07-2019 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  Until the end of August, Dundas & Sons Brewing Company is collecting items that offer relief from the heat and protection from the sun.
  
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• Kiss at The O2: a farewell made of fire - Louder

  12-07-2019 16:17 via loudersound.com
  Kiss at The O2: a farewell made of fire  LouderThe end is nigh. Kiss are on a farewell tour, and while it's hard to believe they'll stop while the arenas are still full and the coffers still filling, we're obliged to take ...
  
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• Protest to be held at ‘Unplanned’ Friday night showing in London - Global News

  12-07-2019 16:03 via globalnews.ca
  Protest to be held at ‘Unplanned’ Friday night showing in London  Global NewsA controversial anti-abortion film is set to debut in London on Friday, but viewers may catch a glimpse of resistance to the movie's *content* before heading inside.
  
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• Protest to be held at ‘Unplanned’ Friday night showing in London

  12-07-2019 15:01 via globalnews.ca
  The film's stance on abortion has spurred controversy nationwide and London is no exception.
  
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• London could become so hot by 2050 it could suffer ‘extreme droughts,’ shocking study shows - The indy100

  12-07-2019 14:39 via indy100.com
  London could become so hot by 2050 it could suffer ‘extreme droughts,’ shocking study shows  The indy100A new study looking at how the temperatures of 520 major cities across the world will change in the event of a 2C increase has yielded shocking results, with ...
  
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• Electric scooter rider dies after being struck by lorry in London - The Guardian

  12-07-2019 14:30 via theguardian.com
  Electric scooter rider dies after being struck by lorry in London  The GuardianWoman in her 30s pronounced dead at scene after collision in Battersea.
  
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• The 2D becomes 3D at London's Cartoon Museum - Dezeen

  12-07-2019 14:18 via dezeen.com
  The 2D becomes 3D at London's Cartoon Museum  DezeenSam Jacob Studio has turned two dimensional cartoon graphics into three dimensional architecture to create the colourful interiors of the Cartoon Museum.
  
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• London’s Cardboard Café to close in early August - Global News

  12-07-2019 13:53 via globalnews.ca
  London’s Cardboard Café to close in early August  Global NewsThe Cardboard Café will celebrate its final day with the Cardstock Music Festival on Aug. 3.
  
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• London’s Cardboard Café to close in early August

  12-07-2019 13:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Cardboard Café will celebrate its final day with the Cardstock Music Festival on Aug. 3.
  
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• London Launches Open Source App for Homebuilding - ArchDaily

  12-07-2019 13:25 via archdaily.com
  London Launches Open Source App for Homebuilding  ArchDailyBryden Wood, Cast, and the Mayor of London have launched a new app to speed up the capital's home building.
  
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• What’s Your Fitness Age: Senior Fitness Competition

  12-07-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  This week, we compete with two of their participants. Mike teamed up with 78-year-old Pat and Ross teamed up with 65-year-old Nick.
  
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• London is tracking passengers on the Underground - CNN

  12-07-2019 11:14 via cnn.com
  London is tracking passengers on the Underground  CNNWashington, DC (CNN Business) London's subway has become the latest transportation agency to use location data collected from people's smartphones in a ...
  
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• Drop-in centre for London sex workers looking for help to pay the rent - CBC.ca

  12-07-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Drop-in centre for London sex workers looking for help to pay the rent  CBC.caA drop-in centre for sex workers in London is raising money to help keep its doors open. SafeSpace started an online fundraiser to pay the rent at its location on ...
  
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• Barcelona may be balmy, but neither London nor I are built for such heat - Telegraph.co.uk

  12-07-2019 07:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  Barcelona may be balmy, but neither London nor I are built for such heat  Telegraph.co.ukA charming young man from Thames Water – no older than 15, I'd wager, with spots and a fluffy chin – dropped round the other day.
  
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• The Best New London Restaurants, Picked by Top Chefs - Bloomberg

  12-07-2019 06:01 via bloomberg.com
  The Best New London Restaurants, Picked by Top Chefs  BloombergFrom Spanish tapas to katsu pork sandwiches, there's no shortage of options. And for many of them, yes you can get in.
  
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• Board members at Brantford children’s aid agency resign over Ontario’s “underfunding”

  12-07-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca
  The agencies executive director says the board "couldn't take it anymore" pointing a finger at funding pressures from the Doug Ford government.
  
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• ‘Lolli’ exhibit sheds light on plight of child pornography victims

  12-07-2019 03:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is teaming up with the Ontario Provincial Police to showcase the exhibit from July 12th to the 14th at the Stackt Market.
  
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• City-wide festival gets neighbourly

  12-07-2019 01:45
  For the People, by the people. Read More
  
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• Float plane crashes in Hawk Junction, Ont.

  12-07-2019 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  Police say the passengers are believed to have died in the crash, though they could not say how many were on board.
  
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• ONERUN organizers unveil record $208K tally for 2019 campaign

  12-07-2019 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  ONERUN officials announced Thursday that the 2019 edition of the campaign raised a total of $208,792, a record for the organization.
  
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• Group of Dundas Place businesses look into legal options over construction disruptions

  12-07-2019 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  While many business owners have suggested Dundas Place will be worth it in the long run, a handful are beginning to look at legal options for recuperating losses due to disruption.
  
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• Protecting journalism is centre of discussion at Defend Media Freedom conference

  12-07-2019 00:41 via globalnews.ca
  More than 100 countries are taking part in this year’s Defend Media Freedom conference in London. It’s aimed at navigating misinformation and disinformation, and improving journalists’ safety. But as Redmond Shannon explains, even openness and media freedom became an issue at the summit itself.
  
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• Holder ready to be accountable even as London jobs numbers worsen - CTV News London

  12-07-2019 00:37 via london.ctvnews.ca
  Holder ready to be accountable even as London jobs numbers worsen  CTV News LondonEmployment in London fell to record lows last month and the mayor is losing ground in his commitment to solve London's jobs crisis.
  
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• McDonald's closure leaves another vacancy in downtown London - CBC.ca

  12-07-2019 00:32 via cbc.ca
  McDonald's closure leaves another vacancy in downtown London  CBC.caDowntown London is losing yet another high-profile business, as the McDonald's in Market Tower gets ready to shut its doors at the end of the month.
  
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