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• The Unlikely Chinese Cities Where House Prices Rival London - Bloomberg

  04-09-2019 23:00 via bloomberg.com
  The Unlikely Chinese Cities Where House Prices Rival London  BloombergSign up for Next China, a weekly email on where the nation stands now and where it's going next. London, Seattle, Manchester and, um, Xiamen. Some of the ...
  
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• ‘A bond that can never be broken’: Surviving Humboldt Bronco from Winnipeg remembers his teammates

  04-09-2019 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  Winnipeg's Matthieu Gomercic is a former Humboldt Bronco who survived the deadly crash. He speaks out for the first time exclusively to Global News' Brittany Greenslade.
  
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• Was London police officer justified to open fire at lunging man in crowded downtown? - The London Free Press

  04-09-2019 22:14 via lfpress.com
  Was London police officer justified to open fire at lunging man in crowded downtown?  The London Free PressThe London police officer who opened fire on an armed man charging toward him reacted appropriately to the situation, even if it happened along a busy ...
  
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• Man arrested, homeowner wanted after 2 women attacked at neighbour’s home: London police

  04-09-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Police say one woman was slashed with a knife but was able to escape and called 911 while the other was stabbed and confined in a bedroom. 
  
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• A report from city staff will head to a committee next week, recommending the city move forward with plans for a public participation meeting and eventual bylaw amendment. https://trib.al/74fiCf7  #LdnOnt

  04-09-2019 22:10 via twitter.com
  A report from city staff will head to a committee next week, recommending the city move forward with plans for a public participation meeting and eventual bylaw amendment.https://trib.al/74fiCf7  #LdnOnt
  
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• City staff recommend public meeting, bylaw changes to regulate ‘chaser’ tow trucks

  04-09-2019 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  Cty staff have completed a report that will go before the Community and Protective Services Committee
  
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• The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the Sticker Act violates the Constitution.https://trib.al/Hk9Hogo 

  04-09-2019 22:02 via twitter.com
  The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the Sticker Act violates the Constitution.https://trib.al/Hk9Hogo 
  
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• Lawsuit alleges it’s illegal to force Ontario gas stations to display anti-carbon tax stickers

  04-09-2019 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the Sticker Act violates the Constitution.
  
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• Boris Johnson makes case for snap election on October 15

  04-09-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was “impossible” for government to function if the House of Commons would not pass any legislation into law, and called for a snap election on October 15.
  
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• Two women hurt in violent break-in at east London home - The London Free Press

  04-09-2019 21:11 via lfpress.com
  Two women hurt in violent break-in at east London home  The London Free PressTwo women were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, following a break-in in the city's east end that ended with the arrest of a man following a standoff ...
  
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• Northern Ontario cottage country bear attack victim ID’d by police

  04-09-2019 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  A 62-year-old American woman has been identified by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as the victim in an incident at Red Pine Island on Rainy Lake, a few hours southeast of Winnipeg.
  
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• Benjamin Netanyahu to meet Boris Johnson on surprise visit to London - The Guardian

  04-09-2019 20:12 via theguardian.com
  Benjamin Netanyahu to meet Boris Johnson on surprise visit to London  The GuardianThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is travelling to London on Thursday to meet Boris Johnson, on a visit that had not been briefed in advance by ...
  
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• UK parliament approves first stage of bill to stop no-deal Brexit

  04-09-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  Opposition parties and Conservative Party rebels said on Wednesday they would not allow a no-deal Brexit to be “smuggled” through under the cover of an election.
  
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• Today's proceeding's saw Daniella Alexandra Leis' case adjourned until Oct. 2. The accused faces a dozen charges in relation to the Old East Village explosion. https://trib.al/9GDcVCR  #LdnOnt

  04-09-2019 19:35 via twitter.com
  Today's proceeding's saw Daniella Alexandra Leis' case adjourned until Oct. 2. The accused faces a dozen charges in relation to the Old East Village explosion. https://trib.al/9GDcVCR  #LdnOnt
  
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• No appearance in court from woman charged in London, Ont. explosion - Global News

  04-09-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  No appearance in court from woman charged in London, Ont. explosion  Global NewsA London, Ont. courthouse saw no sign of the accused in relation to an explosion that rocked the city's Old East Village neighbourhood in mid-August. Daniella ...
  
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• No appearance in court from woman charged in London, Ont. explosion

  04-09-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Daniella Alexandra Leis, 23, faces a total of 12 charges, including eight impaired driving-related offences.
  
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• Looking at the year ahead with Ontario's education minister, what's next for Boris Johnson's government? And Western students are "devastated" following OSAP cuts. It's the Craig Needles podcast.https://trib.al/t4iErlC 

  04-09-2019 18:38 via twitter.com
  Looking at the year ahead with Ontario's education minister, what's next for Boris Johnson's government? And Western students are "devastated" following OSAP cuts.It's the Craig Needles podcast.https://trib.al/t4iErlC 
  
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• Surprise Music Lunches with @Downtown_London @LDNMusicOffice and @sofarsounds begin today at noon on #RichmondRow! Catch live music every Wednesday over lunch this September! #ldnont #getdtlpic.twitter.com/ahpaqDLBUW

  04-09-2019 18:01 via twitter.com
  Surprise Music Lunches with @Downtown_London @LDNMusicOffice and @sofarsounds begin today at noon on #RichmondRow! Catch live music every Wednesday over lunch this September!#ldnont #getdtlpic.twitter.com/ahpaqDLBUW
  
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• Noon News Roundup: Vinay Sharma, Janette MacDonald, London police shooting - The London Free Press

  04-09-2019 17:55 via lfpress.com
  Noon News Roundup: Vinay Sharma, Janette MacDonald, London police shooting  The London Free PressHello from the LFP city desk on this so-cool-it-feels-like-fall Wednesday. Here's a cheat sheet on what's new and what's news around London so far:THE VERY ...
  
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• Canadian connection? Justin Bieber claims he’s related to Ryan Gosling and Avril Lavigne

  04-09-2019 16:47 via globalnews.ca
  Bieber posted a screenshot of a family tree from Ancestry.com, which showed that he may be related to fellow Canadians, Ryan Gosling and Avril Lavigne.
  
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• London Hydro sees revenue promise in data-crunching - The London Free Press

  04-09-2019 16:36 via lfpress.com
  London Hydro sees revenue promise in data-crunching  The London Free PressImagine a text alert to let you know a utility company is switching off your dryer or air-conditioning for an hour to save you cash and avoid peak period charges.
  
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• New Bellingcat Workshop Announced for London - bellingcat - bellingcat

  04-09-2019 16:15 via bellingcat.com
  New Bellingcat Workshop Announced for London - bellingcat  bellingcatBellingcat will hold a series of workshops this autumn and winter, including a new workshop in London (December) and two open spaces at a workshop in ...
  
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• ICYMI: comparing London's crime and drug scene to Manitoba and a 980 CFPL reporter makes a surprise performance with @arkellsmusic It's the London Live podcast.https://trib.al/DJ9JXhJ 

  04-09-2019 16:06 via twitter.com
  ICYMI: comparing London's crime and drug scene to Manitoba and a 980 CFPL reporter makes a surprise performance with @arkellsmusic
  It's the London Live podcast.https://trib.al/DJ9JXhJ 
  
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• U.K. bill to block no-deal Brexit clears first hurdle amid chaos in parliament

  04-09-2019 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  The House of Commons was set to confront Johnson over his insistence that the U.K. leave the EU on Oct. 31 even without a withdrawal agreement.
  
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• U.K. bill to block no-deal Brexit approved by House of Commons, heads to upper chamber

  04-09-2019 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  In a second straight day of parliamentary turmoil, the House of Commons voted by 327-299 in favor of the bill, sending it to Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. An earlier version was approved 329-300.
  
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• Boris Johnson’s call for a snap election rejected by U.K. lawmakers

  04-09-2019 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  In a second straight day of parliamentary turmoil, the House of Commons voted by 327-299 in favor of the bill, sending it to Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. An earlier version was approved 329-300.
  
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• Stratford stabbing: Boy, 15, killed in east London - BBC News

  04-09-2019 14:00 via bbc.com
  Stratford stabbing: Boy, 15, killed in east London  BBC NewsThe boy died at the scene of a fight in Stratford on Tuesday night, the Met Police says.
  
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• Gunman opens fire in South London takeaway shooting boy, 17, and two young men as terrified customers - The Sun

  04-09-2019 13:35 via thesun.co.uk
  Gunman opens fire in South London takeaway shooting boy, 17, and two young men as terrified customers  The SunTHIS is the shocking moment a gunman opened fire in a takeaway as terrified customers ran for safety. Harrowing footage shows the thug bursting into Bakers ...
  
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• Woman charged in London, Ont. house explosion to make first court appearance - Global News

  04-09-2019 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  Woman charged in London, Ont. house explosion to make first court appearance  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: Aerial video shows the extensive damage to homes along Woodman Avenue in London, Ont., after a woman drove a vehicle into a house, ...
  
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• Woman charged in London, Ont. house explosion to make first court appearance

  04-09-2019 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  Daniella Alexandra Leis, 23, faces a total of 12 charges, including eight impaired driving-related offences.
  
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• Vulture fund Hilco shops for Links of London chain - Sky News

  04-09-2019 13:21 via news.sky.com
  Vulture fund Hilco shops for Links of London chain  Sky NewsHilco Capital, which owns Homebase and specialises in buying distressed retailer, is among the bidders for Links, Sky News learns.
  
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• U.S. defense secretary visits London on Friday: ambassador - TheChronicleHerald.ca

  04-09-2019 13:15 via thechronicleherald.ca
  U.S. defense secretary visits London on Friday: ambassador  TheChronicleHerald.caLONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper will visit London on Friday for meetings with top British officials, the country's ambassador in London ...
  
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• Why the London Underground still doesn't have WiFi in tunnels - MyLondon

  04-09-2019 13:09 via mylondon.news
  Why the London Underground still doesn't have WiFi in tunnels  MyLondonHow frustrating is it when you're in the middle of listening to a podcast or having a great WhatsApp conversation and suddenly you don't have any signal?
  
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• British designer Tom Dixon awarded London Design Medal 2019 - Dezeen

  04-09-2019 12:54 via dezeen.com
  British designer Tom Dixon awarded London Design Medal 2019  DezeenDesigner Tom Dixon has been awarded the London Design Medal at this year's British Land Celebration of Design Awards, which also sees Vivienne ...
  
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• 980 CFPL Bentley Hearing Services Weather Centre: A mix of sun and cloud, high 19, a few clouds tonight, low 8. Mainly sunny tomorrow, high 21. #ldnont

  04-09-2019 12:48 via twitter.com
  980 CFPL Bentley Hearing Services Weather Centre: A mix of sun and cloud, high 19, a few clouds tonight, low 8. Mainly sunny tomorrow, high 21. #ldnont
  
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• London’s first ever Jenga championship launches in Stratford this weekend - MyLondon

  04-09-2019 12:40 via mylondon.news
  London’s first ever Jenga championship launches in Stratford this weekend  MyLondonAre you confident enough to remove brick after brick from a tower block for the chance to win a few extra quid? Well, here's your chance. London's first ever ...
  
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• London takeaway restaurants should 'refuse fast food to children after school to help curb obesity crisis', experts say - Evening Standard

  04-09-2019 12:37 via standard.co.uk
  London takeaway restaurants should 'refuse fast food to children after school to help curb obesity crisis', experts say  Evening StandardTakeaway restaurants should refuse to sell fast food to unaccompanied children after school to help curb London's child obesity crisis, experts said today.
  
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• Paris overtakes London as Europe's most popular tourist city - Evening Standard

  04-09-2019 12:19 via standard.co.uk
  Paris overtakes London as Europe's most popular tourist city  Evening StandardLondon has been ousted by its rival Paris as Europe's most-popular tourist city for the first time in at least a decade, according to figures today. The capital ...
  
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• Six-year-old injured by reversing pickup truck - CTV News London

  04-09-2019 11:54 via london.ctvnews.ca
  Six-year-old injured by reversing pickup truck  CTV News LondonA six-year-old boy was taken to hospital after he was struck by a reversing pickup truck in Dunnville.
  
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• "Does it bother you when you smell a BBQ?" @drex "Sometimes. It depends what their cooking. The smell of burning meat. Dead flesh cooking & wafting through the air." Pescatarian @RCWeslowski drops by for RUOK #TheShiftwithDrex Daily Podcast LISTEN:htt

  04-09-2019 11:37 via twitter.com
  "Does it bother you when you smell a BBQ?" @drex
  "Sometimes. It depends what their cooking. The smell of burning meat. Dead flesh cooking & wafting through the air." Pescatarian @RCWeslowski drops by for RUOK
  #TheShiftwithDrex Daily Podcast
  LISTEN:https://trib.al/OvY4zBO 
  
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