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• The Friday morning weapons investigation on Elm Street has been reassigned to members of the London Police Service’s Major Crime Section. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/UrugP2S 

  06-09-2019 23:18 via twitter.com
  The Friday morning weapons investigation on Elm Street has been reassigned to members of the London Police Service’s Major Crime Section. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/UrugP2S 
  
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• Elm Street weapons investigation reassigned to Major Crime Section: LPS

  06-09-2019 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  Police say no injuries were reported, and a firearm was recovered as a result of investigations.
  
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• "This puts food banks in a precarious situation because they don't know how much food they can afford to buy for students or how many staff they can hire."https://globalnews.ca/news/5867616/food-banks-ontario-colleges-universities/ …

  06-09-2019 23:11 via twitter.com
  "This puts food banks in a precarious situation because they don't know how much food they can afford to buy for students or how many staff they can hire."https://globalnews.ca/news/5867616/food-banks-ontario-colleges-universities/ …
  
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• Ontario post-secondary school food banks could lose money after tuition fee changes

  06-09-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  "This puts food banks in a precarious situation because they don't know how much food they can afford to buy for students or how many staff they can hire."
  
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• London’s Jay Pitts ensures Super League relegation battle goes to final weekend - The Guardian

  06-09-2019 22:58 via theguardian.com
  London’s Jay Pitts ensures Super League relegation battle goes to final weekend  The GuardianLondon Broncos beat Hull KR 20-16 to leave the Broncos, Rovers, Huddersfield and Wakefield on 20 points at the bottom of the table with one round of matches ...
  
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• Neighbours irked as police probe gunshots near 'trouble spot' house - The London Free Press

  06-09-2019 22:15 via lfpress.com
  Neighbours irked as police probe gunshots near 'trouble spot' house  The London Free PressLondon police arrested several people Friday and then released them unconditionally after responding to reports of gunshots in a neighbourhood in the city's ...
  
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• Teenager knifed to death outside London Underground station after killer thought his friend had stared at him - MyLondon

  06-09-2019 21:47 via mylondon.news
  Teenager knifed to death outside London Underground station after killer thought his friend had stared at him  MyLondon"Peacemaker" Malcolm Mide-Madariola died standing up his friend.
  
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• London Lightning tapped former assistant as new head coach - The London Free Press

  06-09-2019 21:41 via lfpress.com
  London Lightning tapped former assistant as new head coach  The London Free PressThe London Lightning went with a trusted and familiar face in naming former assistant Doug Plumb as the franchise's third head coach in less than a year on ...
  
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• The empty London Underground substation at Embankment that could be turned into a nightclub - MyLondon

  06-09-2019 21:20 via mylondon.news
  The empty London Underground substation at Embankment that could be turned into a nightclub  MyLondonPlans have been in the works since way back in 1998.
  
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• Teen cyclist, brain-injured in London hit-and-run, breathing on his own - The London Free Press

  06-09-2019 21:15 via lfpress.com
  Teen cyclist, brain-injured in London hit-and-run, breathing on his own  The London Free PressEvery day since July 21, when the 18-year-old was gravely hurt in a hit-and-run crash as he and a friend biked down Exeter Road, has been a battle.
  
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• Police announced that a "lengthy and detailed investigation" found that the driver of the tractor-trailer failed to stop for a stop sign "and subsequently caused the fatal crash." https://trib.al/scVPOaM  #LdnOnt

  06-09-2019 21:12 via twitter.com
  Police announced that a "lengthy and detailed investigation" found that the driver of the tractor-trailer failed to stop for a stop sign "and subsequently caused the fatal crash." https://trib.al/scVPOaM  #LdnOnt
  
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• Brampton driver charged in June crash that left three Londoners dead, sent toddler to hospital

  06-09-2019 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Police say a 'lengthy and detailed investigation' found that the driver of the tractor trailer failed to stop for a stop sign 'and subsequently caused the fatal crash.' 
  
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• Boy, 15, fatally stabbed, bringing number of killings in London to 100 in 2019 - The Telegraph

  06-09-2019 21:07 via telegraph.co.uk
  Boy, 15, fatally stabbed, bringing number of killings in London to 100 in 2019  The TelegraphThe number of violent deaths in London this year has reached 100 after a 15-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the street.
  
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• Judge sets $150 fine for Ontario gas stations not posting anti-carbon tax stickers

  06-09-2019 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario's chief justice set the fine for violating the sticker act at $150.
  
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• Why strong job gains may not mean success for Trudeau’s Liberals in Election 2019

  06-09-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Justin Trudeau’s Liberals could have a hard time translating positive economic news into votes this October.
  
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• Stikeman Elliott marks 50th anniversary of London, UK office - Law Times

  06-09-2019 20:41 via lawtimesnews.com
  Stikeman Elliott marks 50th anniversary of London, UK office  Law TimesFirm says it was the first Canadian law firm to open an office in London.
  
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• First Nation to get new water plant after being under boil water advisories for 22 years

  06-09-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  Government officials are at Shoal Lake 40 to celebrate the start of construction on a new water treatment system.
  
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• Those who wish to make a donation are asked to give to the LHSC’s Children’s Health Foundation. https://trib.al/jhXwqKp  #LdnOnt

  06-09-2019 20:17 via twitter.com
  Those who wish to make a donation are asked to give to the LHSC’s Children’s Health Foundation. https://trib.al/jhXwqKp  #LdnOnt
  
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• UPDATE: Power has been restored. Officials tell 980 CFPL the outage was due to a lost feed coming in to the transformer system. #LdnOnt

  06-09-2019 20:12 via twitter.com
  UPDATE: Power has been restored. Officials tell 980 CFPL the outage was due to a lost feed coming in to the transformer system. #LdnOnt
  
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• Western University shakes up research into earthquake intensity @sleebogdan #western #Earthquakehttps://trib.al/KKVrigO 

  06-09-2019 19:59 via twitter.com
  Western University shakes up research into earthquake intensity @sleebogdan #western #Earthquakehttps://trib.al/KKVrigO 
  
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• Western University shakes up research into earthquake intensity

  06-09-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  Thanks to work done by researchers at Western University, predicting the intensity of aftershocks just got a bit easier. Scientists there have developed a new way to forecast the magnitude of an earthquake within a series of seismic events. The study stems from the 2016 Kumamoto, Japan, earthquake that 6.5 magnitude earthquake filled by 7.3...
  
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• Ontario is proposing to allow paramedics to take some patients to facilities other than hospital emergency departments, or simply treat them on scene.https://trib.al/dKjzAsj 

  06-09-2019 19:53 via twitter.com
  Ontario is proposing to allow paramedics to take some patients to facilities other than hospital emergency departments, or simply treat them on scene.https://trib.al/dKjzAsj 
  
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• London Hydro is reporting power outages in the west end of the city, concentrated in the Westmount, Lambeth, and Highland areas. Expected restoration is 2:10 p.m. #LdnOntpic.twitter.com/PXlbkey9Rx

  06-09-2019 19:53 via twitter.com
  London Hydro is reporting power outages in the west end of the city, concentrated in the Westmount, Lambeth, and Highland areas. Expected restoration is 2:10 p.m. #LdnOntpic.twitter.com/PXlbkey9Rx
  
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• Ontario government may let paramedics take patients to facilities other than ERs

  06-09-2019 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario is proposing to allow paramedics to take some patients to facilities other than hospital emergency departments, or simply treat them on scene.
  
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• Thousands of homes without power in London's south and southwest - CBC.ca

  06-09-2019 19:45 via cbc.ca
  Thousands of homes without power in London's south and southwest  CBC.caThousands of homes are without power in London's south and southwest end after a sudden outage Friday afternoon.
  
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• Power restored London areas affected by earlier outage - CBC.ca

  06-09-2019 19:45 via cbc.ca
  Power restored London areas affected by earlier outage  CBC.caThousands of homes are without power in London's south and southwest end after a sudden outage Friday afternoon.
  
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• Police release people arrested after shots fired in southeast London - CBC.ca

  06-09-2019 19:29 via cbc.ca
  Police release people arrested after shots fired in southeast London  CBC.caLondon Police say several people have been taken into custody after shots were fired outside a home at Elm and Pine Streets just north of Hamilton Road early ...
  
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• County Lines: Drug gang that 'preyed on children' jailed for London-Exeter dealing - BBC News

  06-09-2019 19:09 via bbc.com
  County Lines: Drug gang that 'preyed on children' jailed for London-Exeter dealing  BBC NewsA gang of seven members are jailed for using children as young as 13 to undertake drug-running.
  
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• Analyzing London's rising unemployment rate, looking at proposed changes for London tow truck drivers, and introducing London's Bicycle Mayor. It's the Craig Needles podcast.https://trib.al/Voi1GB7 

  06-09-2019 18:30 via twitter.com
  Analyzing London's rising unemployment rate, looking at proposed changes for London tow truck drivers, and introducing London's Bicycle Mayor.It's the Craig Needles podcast.https://trib.al/Voi1GB7 
  
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• Officials with Sir Arthur Currie P.S. hope a newly designated drop zone at Foxfield Park will help reduce the congestion often brought to the thin stretch of Buroak Drive that sits outside the elementary school #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/zKky4v8 

  06-09-2019 18:18 via twitter.com
  Officials with Sir Arthur Currie P.S. hope a newly designated drop zone at Foxfield Park will help reduce the congestion often brought to the thin stretch of Buroak Drive that sits outside the elementary school #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/zKky4v8 
  
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• The Devilettes open their regular season Sunday afternoon in Windsor as they take on the Southwest Wildcats. Their first three games are on the road before they have their home opener Oct. 4 against Durham West at London Sports Park #LdnOnthttps://trib.al

  06-09-2019 18:15 via twitter.com
  The Devilettes open their regular season Sunday afternoon in Windsor as they take on the Southwest Wildcats. Their first three games are on the road before they have their home opener Oct. 4 against Durham West at London Sports Park #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/CAf89yQ 
  
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• Funeral coverage costs included in enhanced Ontario program for victims of violent crimes

  06-09-2019 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  The province says the enhanced VQRP+ means victims will quickly receive the supports they need, in some cases immediately.
  
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• Devilettes look to defend provincial title

  06-09-2019 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  It'll be a much different team than the won that edged Stoney Creek 1-0 to win the Championship in April.
  
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• London region's latest jobless statistics offer signs of optimism - The London Free Press

  06-09-2019 17:49 via lfpress.com
  London region's latest jobless statistics offer signs of optimism  The London Free PressThe London area's jobless rate jumped for the second straight month in August and now sits at 6.3 per cent – a slight uptick from the month prior, new Statistics ...
  
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• London elementary school encouraging active transportation - Global News

  06-09-2019 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  London elementary school encouraging active transportation  Global NewsStudents at Sir Arthur Currie Public School had a different commute to class Friday morning. The school, in partnership with Active and Safe Routes to School ...
  
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• London elementary school encouraging active transportation

  06-09-2019 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  Students at Sir Arthur Currie Public School had a different commute to class Friday morning.
  
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• Man denies attempted murder of police officer in east London - The Guardian

  06-09-2019 17:39 via theguardian.com
  Man denies attempted murder of police officer in east London  The GuardianMuhammad Rodwan, 56, charged with attempted murder and possession of a machete.
  
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• Alex Le: Funeral set for London boy, 11, who died after first-day-of-school emergency - The London Free Press

  06-09-2019 17:34 via lfpress.com
  Alex Le: Funeral set for London boy, 11, who died after first-day-of-school emergency  The London Free PressA funeral will be held Monday for an 11-year-old boy who died after a "medical emergency" at a London elementary school on the first day of classes.
  
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• The unemployment rate has risen from 4.9% in June to 6.3% in August. https://trib.al/T2030wM  #ldnont

  06-09-2019 16:48 via twitter.com
  The unemployment rate has risen from 4.9% in June to 6.3% in August. https://trib.al/T2030wM  #ldnont
  
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• Weapons investigation draws significant police presence to east London apartment complex - Global News

  06-09-2019 16:47 via globalnews.ca
  Weapons investigation draws significant police presence to east London apartment complex  Global NewsThe quiet apartment complex was a buzz of activity early Friday morning after police were called to the area on Gore Rd. near Montebello Dr. around 5 a.m. for a ...
  
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate rises to 6.3% in August - Global News

  06-09-2019 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  London-St. Thomas jobless rate rises to 6.3% in August  Global NewsDespite adding 4100 jobs in August the London-St. Thomas unemployment rate rose to 6.3%.
  
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate rises to 6.3% in August

  06-09-2019 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  Despite adding 4,100 jobs in August the London-St. Thomas unemployment rate rose to 6.3%.
  
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