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Fully-furnished luxury home, 2 tiny homes, $1M cash among prizes in 2023 fall Dream LotteryGrand prize winners have a choice between three different options, including a fully furnished, 3,256 square foot dream home located at 1651 Upper West Ave.CanadaSep 28
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London Food Bank launches 35th annual Thanksgiving Food DriveAccording to the food bank, approximately 13,265 different households – over 31,500 individuals – have used their services at least once in 2023.CanadaSep 28
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‘Lead not leave’: Hundreds protest Brescia University College merger with Western UniversityChanting crowds surrounded the entrance to Brescia University College as hundreds of students, faculty and graduates protested the school's planned merger with Western University.CanadaSep 27
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London Children’s Museum unveils progress on new locationThe soon to be 36,000 square foot facility was designed in partnership with over 500 children, families and community partners and is set to open in fall 2024.CanadaSep 26
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First responders wrap up 2023 Western University homecoming weekendAn estimated 10,000 people attended unsanctioned homecoming street parties in London, Ont., throughout Saturday, with approximately 7,000 people remaining into the evening.CanadaSep 26
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City politicians vote 9-6 to approve the first three hubs in London, Ont.Councillors gave the green light to proposals from the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley, Atlohsa Family Healing Services and Youth Opportunities Limited.CanadaSep 26
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Suspect still wanted in south London, Ont. robbery that left 2 employees tied upLondon, Ont., police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect believed to be involved in a robbery late last month.CrimeSep 25
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London, Ont. marks another weekend stabbing, attempted murder charge laidOn Sunday around 2 p.m., a man was in a parking lot in the 100 block of Rectory Street when a man, whom police say he did not know, approached from behind and stabbed him.CrimeSep 25
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Man faces human-trafficking charges, London police warn of more potential victimsWith assistance from the Toronto Police Service, officers were able to identity the suspect who was later arrested in London, Ont., on Wednesday.CrimeSep 25
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2nd degree murder charge laid in London, Ont. stabbing, victim identifiedIn an update released Monday morning, police said that a 33-year-old London woman has since been charged with second degree murder.CrimeSep 25
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How Canada’s only women’s university college will soon be no moreThe announcement made Thursday said that both post-secondary institutions 'agreed to a strategic integration' through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by the governing boards.CanadaSep 21
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‘Be respectful’: Local officials prepare for 2023 Western University HoCoLast year, nearly 7,000 people were on Broughdale Avenue and surrounding streets at the height of the unsanctioned event on Saturday.CanadaSep 21
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More charges laid in impaired collision that killed young boy in St. Thomas, Ont.The accused was initially charged with impaired driving causing death and impaired driving causing bodily harm.CrimeSep 21
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Protests over school polices on gender identity met with counter-demonstrations in London, Ont.Over one thousand protesters gathered outside the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) in London, Ont., on Wednesday over school policies on gender identity.CanadaSep 20
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‘Celebration of connection:’ United Way Elgin Middlesex marks return of 3M Harvest LunchThe event drew hundreds of community members to RBC Place London following a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.CanadaSep 19
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Pedestrian killed in east London, Ont. crash, investigation ongoingEmergency crews were called to the intersection of Clarke Road and Dundas Street around 5:50 a.m. Tuesday after a pedestrian was located with critical injuries.TrafficSep 19
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London police hope to ‘reignite the public’ on anniversary of fatal Hamilton Road hit and runTo mark the anniversary of the fatal collision, police are re-releasing video surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the suspect vehicle and driver.CrimeSep 18
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‘A learning curve:’ Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., changes bag policyBrian Ohl, general manager of Budweiser Gardens, told Global News that the main reason for the change to the previous bag policy is increasing safety.CanadaSep 15
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Fundraiser to be held in London, Ont. for Morocco, Libya aid reliefTaking place Friday at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, the organization is hosting a number of different events across Canada in bolstering their North African relief efforts.CanadaSep 15
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London police officer assaulted, charges laid following ‘anti-Trudeau’ protestInvestigators say a police officer in London, Ont. was were assaulted by two individuals outside the location of the federal Liberal caucus retreat.CrimeSep 14
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‘Great opportunity,’ says London, Ont. officials as Liberal caucus retreat kicks offLondon North Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos said that he’s been pushing for the retreat to be held in London for quite some time.CanadaSep 12
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London, Ont. police locate missing 8-year-old boyA previously reported missing 8-year-old boy from London, Ont., has been located safe.CanadaSep 7
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Deaths related to toxic purple fentanyl prompt warning alarm for Oxford County: SWPHLisa Gillespie, an SWPH public health nurse, told Global News the deaths reportedly occurred over this past weekend.CanadaSep 7
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‘Fresh start’: Thousands of students in London, Ont. head back to school WednesdayWhile official enrolment numbers are not available until mid-November, the TVDSB reported that it's currently approaching 85,000 students.EducationSep 6
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Wastewater testing for COVID-19 expands to include influenza, says Western scientistsLed by a consortium of universities including Western University, the initiative, launched in 2020, surveils sewage in monitoring the location of emerging COVID-19 infections.HealthSep 4
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