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• 9 charged in raid that seized $200K in street drugs: Brantford police

  31-07-2019 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  Police say they confiscated large quantities of cash, and fentanyl with a street value of about $196,000, 
  
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• 1 arrested, 2 remain at large in major flooding at south London apartment building https://trib.al/NRu9WME  #ldnont

  31-07-2019 23:24 via twitter.com
  1 arrested, 2 remain at large in major flooding at south London apartment building https://trib.al/NRu9WME  #ldnont
  
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• 1 arrested, 2 remain at large in major flooding at south London apartment building - Global News

  31-07-2019 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  1 arrested, 2 remain at large in major flooding at south London apartment building  Global NewsWATCH: London police are asking the public for help identifying three people suspected of being involved in a major flooding incident at a Commissioners Road ...
  
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• 1 arrested, 2 remain at large in major flooding at south London apartment building

  31-07-2019 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  The July 10 incident at 940 Commissioners Road caused between $3 and $5 million in damage and displaced residents on multiple floors.
  
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• Library's London Room goes digital with grant to overhaul largest collection - The London Free Press

  31-07-2019 22:51 via lfpress.com
  Library's London Room goes digital with grant to overhaul largest collection  The London Free PressThe London Public Library is moving ahead with a series of digitization projects that help mark Wednesday's 52nd anniversary of the Ivey Family London Room ...
  
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• Elizabeth Wettlaufer wouldn’t have been caught if she hadn’t confessed, inquiry says. Here’s why

  31-07-2019 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  Over the course of nine years ending in 2016, Wettlaufer, a registered nurse in Southwestern Ontario, killed eight and attempted other murders by injecting her victims with insulin.
  
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• Man arrested in connection to severe apartment flooding in London, Ont. - Toronto Star

  31-07-2019 22:32 via thestar.com
  Man arrested in connection to severe apartment flooding in London, Ont.  Toronto StarThree suspects were identified as allegedly causing the extensive water damage that police say is estimated to be worth up to $5 million.
  
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• London’s police services board and association reach new contract agreement - Global News

  31-07-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  London’s police services board and association reach new contract agreement  Global NewsThe London Police Association (LPA) and London Police Services Board (LPSB) have reached a new contract agreement, retroactive to January and running ...
  
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• London’s police services board and association reach new contract agreement

  31-07-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  The new contract agreement, which covers the London Police Association's 609 sworn and 221 civilian members, runs retroactively from January 1 to December 31, 2022. 
  
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• London weather: London will be hotter than Italy, Turkey and Portugal this weekend - MyLondon

  31-07-2019 20:11 via mylondon.news
  London weather: London will be hotter than Italy, Turkey and Portugal this weekend  MyLondonSo if your mates are holidaying in these places at least you can be smug that it will be hotter here.
  
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• Stuffed animal donation helps London police comfort traumatized kids - The London Free Press

  31-07-2019 20:03 via lfpress.com
  Stuffed animal donation helps London police comfort traumatized kids  The London Free PressThere's a single item Londoner Rachael Polakovic still has from her childhood: a stuffed dog given to her by police almost 30 years ago.The stuffed animal ...
  
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• Police-involved shooting in Brantford sends man to hospital with serious injuries: SIU

  31-07-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  Brantford police revealed on Twitter that they were called out to an incident on Pearl Street Wednesday morning.
  
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• Police-involved shooting in Brantford sends man to hospital: SIU

  31-07-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  Brantford police revealed on Twitter that they were called out to an incident on Pearl Street Wednesday morning.
  
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• London Art Dealer Joseph Nahmad, Scion of a Powerful Collecting Family, Pleads Guilty to Assaulting His Girlfriend - artnet News

  31-07-2019 19:49 via news.artnet.com
  London Art Dealer Joseph Nahmad, Scion of a Powerful Collecting Family, Pleads Guilty to Assaulting His Girlfriend  artnet NewsLondon dealer Joseph Nahmad has pleaded guilty to two counts of assault aginst his girlfriend and not guilty to a third allegation.
  
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• London higher education provider goes into administration - Financial Times

  31-07-2019 19:37 via ft.com
  London higher education provider goes into administration  Financial TimesGSM London, one of England's largest privately owned higher education providers, has gone into administration after failing to find a buyer, leaving more than ...
  
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• OPP seek public help to locate federal offender known to frequent London - CTV News London

  31-07-2019 19:36 via london.ctvnews.ca
  OPP seek public help to locate federal offender known to frequent London  CTV News LondonThe OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is asking for public help to locate a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
  
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• Second, to victims' families and loved ones, the report is dedicated to them. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock

  31-07-2019 18:48 via twitter.com
  Second, to victims' families and loved ones, the report is dedicated to them. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• London and fire fighters ratify new collective agreement - CBC.ca

  31-07-2019 18:47 via cbc.ca
  London and fire fighters ratify new collective agreement  CBC.caThe City of London and the London Professional Fire Fighters Association have ratified a collective agreement for the next five years.
  
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• Commissioner Eileen Gillese wrapping up her statement with final remarks. First, tells residents she hopes the report and recommendations will better ensure and secure their safety. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock

  31-07-2019 18:47 via twitter.com
  Commissioner Eileen Gillese wrapping up her statement with final remarks. First, tells residents she hopes the report and recommendations will better ensure and secure their safety. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• Arts, culture, fun in London this weekend and beyond (Aug. 1-7) - The London Free Press

  31-07-2019 18:46 via lfpress.com
  Arts, culture, fun in London this weekend and beyond (Aug. 1-7)  The London Free PressWhat's happening in and around London this weekend and next week:CLUBS765 Old East Bar And Grill: Punk Meets Metal 5, Friday, 7 p.m.; Rising Phoenix, ...
  
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• Deterrence - #Wettlaufer used insulin to commit harm, Gillese says key to deterrence is to having long-term care homes make changes to medication management system to deter staff from diverting any medications and increase likelihood they will be caught a

  31-07-2019 18:39 via twitter.com
  Deterrence - #Wettlaufer used insulin to commit harm, Gillese says key to deterrence is to having long-term care homes make changes to medication management system to deter staff from diverting any medications and increase likelihood they will be caught and stopped. #Woodstock
  
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• Recommends ministry establish dedicated unit on compliance and enforcement, address shortage of registered staff, encourage innovation in use of tech in system. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock

  31-07-2019 18:32 via twitter.com
  Recommends ministry establish dedicated unit on compliance and enforcement, address shortage of registered staff, encourage innovation in use of tech in system. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• Commissioner Eileen Gillese says there are 91 recommendations in the report. Says they can be categorized by PADD - prevention, awareness, deterrence, and detection. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock

  31-07-2019 18:27 via twitter.com
  Commissioner Eileen Gillese says there are 91 recommendations in the report. Says they can be categorized by PADD - prevention, awareness, deterrence, and detection. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• Commissioner Eileen Gillese stresses that when #Wettlaufer confessed, she was not under any suspicion or investigation. Says we would not have known of her murders had she not confessed.

  31-07-2019 18:19 via twitter.com
  Commissioner Eileen Gillese stresses that when #Wettlaufer confessed, she was not under any suspicion or investigation. Says we would not have known of her murders had she not confessed.
  
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• Fourth: impact "limited to victims and their loved ones." Gillese says crimes caused residents to be fearful for their safety. Staff suffer shame that health care provider could do such a thing, that they couldn't prevent it. Ontario shocked as a whole. #

  31-07-2019 18:17 via twitter.com
  Fourth: impact "limited to victims and their loved ones." Gillese says crimes caused residents to be fearful for their safety. Staff suffer shame that health care provider could do such a thing, that they couldn't prevent it. Ontario shocked as a whole. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• Third, addresses false idea that the threat is over with Wettlaufer behind bars. Says in light of health care serial killer phenomenon, cannot assume threat is passed. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock

  31-07-2019 18:14 via twitter.com
  Third, addresses false idea that the threat is over with Wettlaufer behind bars. Says in light of health care serial killer phenomenon, cannot assume threat is passed. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• Second, says challenges facing long-term care homes is not solely due to aging baby boomer population placing strain on the system. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock

  31-07-2019 18:11 via twitter.com
  Second, says challenges facing long-term care homes is not solely due to aging baby boomer population placing strain on the system. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• Before outlining findings, Long-term Care Homes Public Inquiry Commissioner Eileen Gillese addresses "urban myths" around Elizabeth Wettlaufer case. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock

  31-07-2019 18:09 via twitter.com
  Before outlining findings, Long-term Care Homes Public Inquiry Commissioner Eileen Gillese addresses "urban myths" around Elizabeth Wettlaufer case. #Wettlaufer #Woodstock
  
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• Green Party leader Schreiner says appointment process in Ontario government should focus on merit

  31-07-2019 17:55 via globalnews.ca
  Mike Schreiner says the process should include the need for merit-based selection, which the current system does not spell out except for adjudicative tribunals appointments.
  
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• The Stars of 'Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood' Had a Very Stylish Time...In London - Esquire

  31-07-2019 17:29 via esquire.com
  The Stars of 'Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood' Had a Very Stylish Time...In London  EsquireThe publicity push for Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood is still in full effect. The film already gave Tarantino his biggest opening weekend after releasing in the ...
  
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• Crash northwest of Thamesford damages hydro pole, forces road closure as repair crews work on-scene.https://trib.al/ErkWFIv 

  31-07-2019 17:05 via twitter.com
  Crash northwest of Thamesford damages hydro pole, forces road closure as repair crews work on-scene.https://trib.al/ErkWFIv 
  
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• Crash topples hydro pole northwest of Thamesford, forces road closure: OPP

  31-07-2019 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  Portions of Cobble Hills Road and Evelyn Drive are closed as hydro crews work to replace a pole damaged during a morning collision.
  
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• Long-time Doug Ford adviser promoted to key role in premier’s office

  31-07-2019 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  Amin Massoudi has been appointed as Ford's principal secretary, a role that has been vacant since January.
  
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• Some members of council had suggested looking into a more cost-effective design, however council voted 9-4 against looking for a cheaper option. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/wqY7rUu 

  31-07-2019 16:21 via twitter.com
  Some members of council had suggested looking into a more cost-effective design, however council voted 9-4 against looking for a cheaper option. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/wqY7rUu 
  
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• London city council greenlights Victoria Bridge replacement with historical arched design - Global News

  31-07-2019 16:20 via globalnews.ca
  London city council greenlights Victoria Bridge replacement with historical arched design  Global NewsConstruction on the $14-million plan, which includes a historically significant arched design, will begin in 2022.
  
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• London city council greenlights Victoria Bridge replacement with historical arched design

  31-07-2019 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  Construction on the $14-million plan, which includes a historically significant arched design, will begin in 2022.
  
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