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Severe thunderstorm warning dropped, watch remains in effect for London and areaEnvironment Canada issued a thunderstorm watch for London, Parkhill, Strathroy, Komoka and Middlesex County as conditions are favourable for the development of severe storms.WeatherAug 2, 2017
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Pedestrian in critical condition after crash in southeast LondonA woman is in critical condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in southeast London Tuesday night.TrafficAug 2, 2017
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Accused in 2012 shooting death of Jonathan Zak returns to courtOne of the accused in the 2012 shooting death of Jonathan Zak made a short appearance in court, Wednesday.CrimeAug 2, 2017
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1 dead, 4 injured following crash in Norfolk CountyA serious collision involving four vehicles claimed one life and injured four others late Tuesday afternoon.TrafficAug 2, 2017
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Pride London outdoor festival starts Friday at Victoria ParkThe Pride London Festival kicks off their outdoor festival in Victoria Park Friday.CanadaJul 28, 2017
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London city council votes down motion to publish fire code convictionsA last ditch effort to have convictions under London's fire code posted publicly failed at city council Tuesday night.FireJul 26, 2017
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London’s BRT master plan gets green light from city committeeA city committee is on board with London's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) master plan.PoliticsJul 25, 2017
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Councillors to review 311 phone service options for LondonThree months after rolling out its new phone number for non-emergency services, the City of London is now looking at whether it should add an additional number to streamline access to information.PoliticsJul 24, 2017
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London $500M Bus Rapid Transit plan to be reviewed by city committeeAfter a two-month break, bus rapid transit will be back in the spotlight in at London City Hall Monday.PoliticsJul 24, 2017
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Pedestrians, one in wheelchair, struck by car in downtown LondonPolice are investigating after two people, one who was in a wheel chair, were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in downtown London.TrafficJul 21, 2017
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Health unit asks province for $1.5M to address London HIV epidemicThe Middlesex London Health Unit is getting a funding boost to help address the region's opioid crisis as HIV rates climb.HealthJul 21, 2017
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London Chamber of Commerce blasts province over minimum wage meetingThe provincial government's minimum wage consultation meeting held in London earlier this week has been met with heavy criticism by a group that represents businesses in the city.PoliticsJul 20, 2017
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London police locate missing 71-year-old manLondon police are asking for the public's help in locating missing 71-year-old Vasilios Konidas.CanadaJul 20, 2017
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TSB investigators deployed to scene of freight train derailment in StrathroyNo injuries were reported in the derailment, which occurred around 4:20 a.m.CanadaJul 19, 2017
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Siemens closes Tillsonburg plant, 340 jobs lostSiemens is closing it's wind blade plant in Tillsonburg by early 2018, resulting in 340 job losses.EconomyJul 18, 2017
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London city councillors on board with high-speed railLondon politicians are reaffirming their support for the province's multi-billion dollar high-speed rail plan.PoliticsJul 18, 2017
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Motorcycle crash north of London sends driver to hospital with serious injuriesProvincial police are investigating a serious motorcycle crash north of London that sent one person to the hospital.TrafficJul 18, 2017
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Siemens locks out employees ahead of Tuesday meeting in TillsonburgHundreds of people are questioning the future of their employment at Siemens Wind Power in Tillsonburg after the plant shut its doors Sunday night.EconomyJul 17, 2017
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Future of high speed rail to be discussed by city committee MondayThe future of high speed rail in London is on the agenda at city hall Monday.PoliticsJul 17, 2017
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City committee to review rezoning application for halal abattoir in southwest LondonDespite concerns from neighbours, city staff are recommending council approve adding a proposed abattoir to a farm in southwest London.PoliticsJul 17, 2017
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Motorcycle crash kills 17-year-old in Old South early Monday morningLondon police are investigating a motorcycle crash that left one man dead early Monday morning.TrafficJul 17, 2017
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CUPE local 101 president questions recent Middlesex London Health Unit actionsQuestions are being raised by the union representing staff at the Middlesex London Health Unit after two recent issues were brought to light.HealthJul 14, 2017
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Jinghao Zhou to be sentenced in drunk driving death of Gloria ChiversA judge is set to hand down his sentencing decision Friday morning for the driver in the fatal crash that claimed the life of a London Free Press carrier last November.CrimeJul 14, 2017
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London Dream Lottery winners announcedThe big winners in the spring edition of the Dream Lottery were announced at the North London dream home Thursday morning. Starting at 8:30 a.m., officials from the lottery and representatives from local hospital foundations announced the winners of the four top prizes, including the 50/50 Plus jackpot, the Ultimate Grand Prize, and two Gear...CanadaJul 13, 2017
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Winners of London’s Dream Lottery to be announced Thursday morningThe big winners in the spring edition of the Dream Lottery will be announced Thursday morning.CanadaJul 13, 2017
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