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• Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks

  18-07-2019 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it's assumed they carry the illness.
  
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• Want better snow removal in London? It's going to cost you - CBC.ca

  18-07-2019 23:00 via cbc.ca
  Want better snow removal in London? It's going to cost you  CBC.caIt might be tough to think about the winter – especially since London is under a heat warning right now – but city councillors are preparing to do just that.
  
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• Watch the Diamond League track & field event in London - CBC Sports

  18-07-2019 22:54 via cbc.ca
  Watch the Diamond League track & field event in London  CBC SportsWatch action from the IAAF Diamond League's track and field event in London England. The two-day event continues on Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.
  
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• Waterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods

  18-07-2019 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  Severe weather in northwestern Ontario produced a tornado over the water on Lake of the Woods Wednesday.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion launches London 'tax strike' - Al Jazeera English

  18-07-2019 22:32 via aljazeera.com
  Extinction Rebellion launches London 'tax strike'  Al Jazeera EnglishActivists ask Londoners to withhold 22 percent of their council tax to protest slow action on 'climate emergency'.
  
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• A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means

  18-07-2019 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity.
  
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• We dig these new construction signs on York Street! Tomorrow we are putting more up around @DundasPlace tomorrow! @CityofLdnOnt @SuperGuides #LdnOnt #DigginDundaspic.twitter.com/DGnulL5OTz

  18-07-2019 22:12 via twitter.com
  We dig these new construction signs on York Street! Tomorrow we are putting more up around @DundasPlace tomorrow! @CityofLdnOnt @SuperGuides #LdnOnt #DigginDundaspic.twitter.com/DGnulL5OTz
  
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• Nearly 53,000 sexual assault cases treated by Ontario doctors over 15 years: study

  18-07-2019 22:01 via globalnews.ca
  Victims of sexual assault regularly turn up in Ontario emergency rooms, a new study has found.
  
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• Potential record-setting heat to descend on London Friday, through weekend - The London Free Press

  18-07-2019 21:52 via lfpress.com
  Potential record-setting heat to descend on London Friday, through weekend  The London Free PressThe London area is in for a days-long stretch of scorching temperatures, prompting public health officials to issue an extended heat warning beginning Friday.
  
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• Complainant irked over proposed plea deal that may protect London police officer's job - The London Free Press

  18-07-2019 21:15 via lfpress.com
  Complainant irked over proposed plea deal that may protect London police officer's job  The London Free PressThe complainant in a professional misconduct case involving a London police officer accused of meddling in a criminal probe involving the woman, and trying to ...
  
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• Pride kicks off with flag-raising at London police headquarters - CTV News

  18-07-2019 20:33 via london.ctvnews.ca
  Pride kicks off with flag-raising at London police headquarters  CTV NewsThe 25th annual Pride Festival has kicked off with 43 events scheduled over the next 11 days.
  
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• Provincial police say the missing person has been found and is safe. #Ldnont #stonthttps://twitter.com/AM980News/status/1151911731050045440 …

  18-07-2019 20:28 via twitter.com
  Provincial police say the missing person has been found and is safe. #Ldnont #stonthttps://twitter.com/AM980News/status/1151911731050045440 …
  
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• Provincial police locate missing St. Thomas woman

  18-07-2019 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  Details remain limited, but an increased officer presence and police tape could be seen Thursday morning and afternoon centred around the main beach's roundabout.
  
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• Increased police presence in Port Stanley as OPP search for missing 25-year-old St. Thomas woman https://trib.al/aSGpnro  #ldnont #stont

  18-07-2019 19:48 via twitter.com
  Increased police presence in Port Stanley as OPP search for missing 25-year-old St. Thomas woman https://trib.al/aSGpnro  #ldnont #stont
  
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• Increased police presence in Port Stanley as OPP search for missing 25-year-old St. Thomas woman

  18-07-2019 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  Police said Mason Whitehead-Robertson was last seen wearing orange florescent shorts, a black jumper, and flip flops.
  
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• SIU toll-free number being used in fraudulent calls asking people for SIN

  18-07-2019 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario's police watchdog says its toll-free number is being used in fraudulent calls that ask people for their social insurance number.
  
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• Missing person at Port Stanley's Main Beach found safe - CTV News London

  18-07-2019 19:22 via london.ctvnews.ca
  Missing person at Port Stanley's Main Beach found safe  CTV News LondonElgin County OPP had blocked off sections of the Main Beach and nearby roundabout in Port Stanley, Ont. for an investigation on Thursday morning.
  
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• Stratford man arrested after police review 2002 sexual assault investigation

  18-07-2019 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  Stratford police received a request in January to conduct a review of the 2002 investigation, which ended with no charges being laid.
  
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• Arts, culture, fun in London this weekend and beyond (July 18-24) - The London Free Press

  18-07-2019 18:45 via lfpress.com
  Arts, culture, fun in London this weekend and beyond (July 18-24)  The London Free PressWhat's happening in and around London this weekend and next week.
  
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• Premier Doug Ford wants answers on mental health detainee who fled, calls man a ‘nutcase’

  18-07-2019 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says Zhebin Cong had been on an unaccompanied trip into the community on July 3 when he failed to return.
  
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• The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued an extended heat warning ahead of this weekend's extreme heat and humidity. https://trib.al/PSJJ8BL  #LdnOnt #ONWX

  18-07-2019 17:30 via twitter.com
  The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued an extended heat warning ahead of this weekend's extreme heat and humidity. https://trib.al/PSJJ8BL  #LdnOnt #ONWX
  
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• London health unit issues warning ahead of extended blast of weekend heat

  18-07-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  It's going to be a hot and humid weekend in the London-area and local health officials are reminding everyone to take precautions.
  
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• London health unit and Environment Canada issue warnings ahead of extended blast of weekend heat

  18-07-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  It's going to be a hot and humid weekend in the London-area and local health officials are reminding everyone to take precautions.
  
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• Congrats @FilthyRebena on your Grand Opening at your new location on #RichmondRow! They have a new home downtown and are celebrating today with a Hot Lips Disco Party!pic.twitter.com/BkinWsIo5O

  18-07-2019 17:15 via twitter.com
  Congrats @FilthyRebena on your Grand Opening at your new location on #RichmondRow! They have a new home downtown and are celebrating today with a Hot Lips Disco Party!pic.twitter.com/BkinWsIo5O
  
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• Pride London Festival kicks off 10 days of events promoting inclusion, awareness and unity - Global News

  18-07-2019 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  Pride London Festival kicks off 10 days of events promoting inclusion, awareness and unity  Global NewsFor the next 10 days, the LGBTQ2 community and its allies will come together to promote unity, inclusion and awareness during the 2019 Pride London Festival.
  
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• Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river flooding

  18-07-2019 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  The province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them.
  
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• London mayor condemns Trump's 'blatant unashamed racism' - CNN

  18-07-2019 16:34 via cnn.com
  London mayor condemns Trump's 'blatant unashamed racism'  CNNLondon (CNN) London Mayor Sadiq Khan stood up for Rep. Ilhan Omar and the rest of "The Squad" as he joined dozens of British politicians in condemning US ...
  
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• London gender clinic reports rising number of non-binary attendees - New Scientist News

  18-07-2019 16:22 via newscientist.com
  London gender clinic reports rising number of non-binary attendees  New Scientist NewsA gender identity clinic for under-18s says the rise in young people seeking help may be levelling off, and that an increasing proportion identify as non-binary.
  
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• Hey London! It's hot and there's another heat warning - CBC.ca

  18-07-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Hey London! It's hot and there's another heat warning  CBC.caIf you think it was warm this past week, just wait for Friday and Saturday. Environment Canada is expecting a record-setting temperature of 34 degrees on Friday ...
  
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• Why parts of London smell of semen at this time of year - MyLondon

  18-07-2019 15:37 via mylondon.news
  Why parts of London smell of semen at this time of year  MyLondonIt's all down to a particular type of tree - and the unique aroma is particularly strong in Enfield, Bromley and Hounslow.
  
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• London’s Tide of Unsold Homes Starts to Recede From Record High - Bloomberg

  18-07-2019 15:12 via bloomberg.com
  London’s Tide of Unsold Homes Starts to Recede From Record High  BloombergThe number of unsold homes under construction in London declined from its peak in March as a sharp slowdown in project starts outweighed the impact of ...
  
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• Jet2 sends big bill to passenger for flight return to London - CTV News

  18-07-2019 15:07 via ctvnews.ca
  Jet2 sends big bill to passenger for flight return to London  CTV NewsA passenger accused of severe misbehaviour on a Jet2 flight that had to return to London's Stansted Airport in June has received a huge bill from the airline.
  
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• Missing Shah Khan: Family's heartbreaking post as missing West London man to become dad next month - MyLondon

  18-07-2019 14:39 via mylondon.news
  Missing Shah Khan: Family's heartbreaking post as missing West London man to become dad next month  MyLondonThe family of missing Mohammed Shar Subhani, also known as Shah Khan, have written a heartbreaking message as he is set to become a dad next month.
  
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• Rainbows, glitter, and drag will be front and centre at the dozens of events happening until July 28 in the Forest City. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/X9xj6VH 

  18-07-2019 14:33 via twitter.com
  Rainbows, glitter, and drag will be front and centre at the dozens of events happening until July 28 in the Forest City. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/X9xj6VH 
  
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• Pride London Festival kicks off 10 days of events promoting inclusion, awareness and unity

  18-07-2019 14:30 via globalnews.ca
  For the next 10 days, the LGBTQ2 community and its allies will come together to promote unity, inclusion and awareness during the 2019 Pride London Festival.
  
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• 2 Six Nations men charged in connection with stolen ATM investigation

  18-07-2019 14:12 via globalnews.ca
  The men, who are 35 and 39 years old, have been charged with breaking and entering and mischief over $5,000.
  
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• London weather: City to 'turn black with heat' as London set to roast in 32C heatwave - MyLondon

  18-07-2019 12:26 via mylondon.news
  London weather: City to 'turn black with heat' as London set to roast in 32C heatwave  MyLondonThe heat in London is about to skyrocket despite a spell of cooler temperatures. After the Met Office forecast a two-week heatwave, we've now got more of an ...
  
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• "I lost my voice last October. I finally went to a hospital (in February) & said this can't be just a cold. 15 minutes after seeing the Doctor she said 'I think you have cancer.' And I said, so do I." @mikelondoncan #TheShiftwithDrex Daily Podcast LIS

  18-07-2019 12:14 via twitter.com
  "I lost my voice last October. I finally went to a hospital (in February) & said this can't be just a cold. 15 minutes after seeing the Doctor she said 'I think you have cancer.' And I said, so do I." @mikelondoncan #TheShiftwithDrex Daily Podcast
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