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• 1 dead following Legionnaires’ outbreak in London, Ont.

  The Middlesex London Health Unit said on Friday that there have been 22 reported cases of Legionnaire's disease with six currently hospitalized.

  Health

  Aug 2
• Search for young child in Thames River turns to recovery effort in London, Ont.

  Emergency crews were called to Adelaide Street North and Kipps Lane at 3 p.m. on Thursday for reports that a young child had went into the river and failed to re-surface.

  Canada

  Aug 2
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• Wanted suspect arrested in connection with St. Thomas, Ont. homicide, arson

  Emergency crews first found Victoria Dill, 40, with a gunshot wound after a house fire was reported in the area of Hiawatha and Curtis streets in the early morning hours of July 3.

  Crime

  Aug 1
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• Runaway dress: Time running out as London, Ont. woman hopes for wedding day miracle

  Lorena Pereira and Norman Louis began travelling to Toronto Pearson Airport early Thursday morning for their wedding when they noticed some of their luggage was missing.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Elgin County deaths deemed murder-suicide: OPP

  The deceased have since been identified as 38-year-old Tanya Wiebe from the Township of Malahide and 34-year-old Kyle Savage from the Municipality of Central Elgin.

  Crime

  May 15
• London, Ont. officer injured in downtown crash involving police van

  A London, Ont., police officer has been transferred to hospital with unknown injuries following a serious crash in the city's downtown core Thursday afternoon.

  Traffic

  Feb 29
• 2-vehicle collision causes double fatality in Huron County: OPP

  Emergency crews were called to the scene east of Lucknow on Amberley Road, also known as Bruce Road 86 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township, just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday.

  Traffic

  Feb 20
• Over $52K of drugs seized in early morning London, Ont. search, police say

  On Friday, at 4 a.m., search warrants were executed at three residences in the city by members of the London Police Service (LPS) Guns and Gangs Section.

  Crime

  Jan 5
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• Personal information of London Public Library employees stolen in cyberattack

  London Public Library officials have confirmed that the personal information of some employees has been accessed by the perpetrators of last month's cyberattack.

  Canada

  Jan 4
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• Charges laid following London, Ont. motel sexual assault

  A/Sgt. Sandasha Bough told Global News that the victim contacted the London Police Service human trafficking unit following the incident.

  Crime

  Jan 2
• Cyclist struck by London, Ont. police vehicle: SIU

  On Thursday, around 4:30 p.m., an officer with the London Police Service struck a cyclist in the area of York Street and William Street.

  Crime

  Dec 8, 2023
• ‘Came with zero warning’: Partial Hyde Park Road closure causes disruptions in west London, Ont.

  An impromptu road closure in Hyde Park is significantly impacting businesses in west London, Ont., according to the local Business Improvement Association (BIA).

  Traffic

  Dec 6, 2023
• Business Cares Food Drive kicks off for 24th year in London, Ont.

  For 24 years, the food drive has been working to support the London Food Bank and the more than 30 other local agencies and programs the food bank helps in the London area.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
• Ontario bakery owners cite guilt over selling sugary desserts as reason to close

  Rebecca Hamilton, co-owner of Chick Boss Cakes, said their lifestyle has changed so much over the last few years to prioritize health and wellness.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
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• Cyclist in critical condition following south London, Ont. crash

  Emergency crews were called to the scene at Wharncliffe Road, between Riverside Drive to Becher Street for a collision between a car and a cyclist around 5 a.m.

  Traffic

  Dec 1, 2023
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• Oneida Nation councillor suspended ‘until further notice’ after charge for alleged $150K fraud

  According to Middlesex OPP, 54-year-old Ursula Doxtator was arrested and charged on Nov. 24 with fraud over $5,000 and attempting to use a forged document. 

  Crime

  Dec 1, 2023
• Van collides with parked trailer in fatal collision: Oxford County OPP

  On Thursday at 9:50 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the scene of a serious collision at the eastbound ONroute in South-West Oxford Township.

  Traffic

  Dec 1, 2023
• London-St. Thomas lost 900 jobs in November as jobless rate held steady

  The unemployment rate for the region had been on the rise from April to September, climbing over 1.5 per cent over that period.

  Economy

  Dec 1, 2023
• Pediatric hospital transport team reports major jump in service calls across Ontario

  Leeann Trowbridge, a respiratory therapist at LHSC and a member of the transport team, says that January, they’re received roughly 900 service calls.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2023
• Fire crews battle large encampment fire in south London, Ont.

  The city's Coordinated Informed Response (CIR) team was contacted after the blaze was extinguished and asked to attend the scene.

  Fire

  Nov 30, 2023
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• Discharged firearm in Aylmer, Ont. prompts investigation: SIU

  According to police, officers located a taxi that had been reported missing on Highway 3, near Rogers Road, in Malahide at approximately 3 a.m. on Wednesday. 

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2023
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• iHEAL: New app marks Canada 1st in helping women cope with partner violence

  The free, secure and bilingual all, called iHEAL, provides personalized ways for woman to stay safe while addressing their basic needs.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• London, Ont. police reach new 4-year contract agreement, wage and benefit increases

  The deal, finalized on Monday evening, will extend to the end of 2026 and will include improved benefits that support member wellness and mental health.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• Environment Canada says first snow squall of season to hit London-Middlesex

  In a watch issued early Monday, the national weather agency says that intense snowfall rates of up to 5 cm per hour can be expected at times.

  Weather

  Nov 27, 2023
• Ontario man to celebrate $1M fundraising goal for MS in honour of late sister

  On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day, one of the highest rates in the world. Most people are diagnosed with the disease between the ages of 20 and 49.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2023