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Windsor Regional Hospital head appointed acting CEO of LHSCDavid Musyj, who has served as CEO at WRH for nearly 20 years, will fill in for Jackie Schleifer Taylor, who went on leave in November 2023 amid an executive travel scandal.Health5 hours
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London Knights to bring J. Ross Robertson trophy home with fan celebration SaturdayA championship celebration will be held Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. at Budweiser Garden. Entry to the arena will be free, and happy hour specials will be running at concessions.Sports9 hours
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Police report shows hate crimes in London, Ont. on the riseA report presented to the London police services board Thursday shows that hate- or bias-motivated crimes rose by nearly 40 per cent in 2023.CrimeMay 16
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London Children’s festival in jeopardy as city revives minimum disruption policyThe policy prevents amusement park-style electric rides in the park, which London Children’s Festival organizer Doug Hillier says would kill any future festivals.CanadaMay 16
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London, Ont. city hall evacuated after smoke discovered in electrical roomThe London Fire Department was called to 300 Dufferin Ave. just after 9 a.m. due to smoke in the building after a transformer malfunctioned. No injuries were reported.CanadaMay 15
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London, Ont. council votes to return free parking promotion in city coreCouncillors approved the promotion 11-3, providing one-hour free on-street parking in the core area along with one-hour free parking in two municipal lots in Old East Village.CanadaMay 14
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Trudeau announces $200M in child-care funding during southwest Ontario visitSpeaking at the Stationview YMCA Childcare Centre in St. Thomas, Trudeau said over $201 million in funding will go to the province to build more child-care spaces.CanadaMay 13
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London, Ont. council considering councillor compensation reviewA motion going before the Governance Working Group Monday would establish a review team with the goal of reviewing the compensation council would receive for the 2026 term.CanadaMay 10
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Teen’s sudden death in Watford under investigation by OPP, Ministry of LabourAround 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Lambton OPP responded to reports of a farm accident on Churchill Line in Watford causing life-threatening injuries.CrimeMay 10
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Pro-Palestinian encampment enters 2nd day at Western UniversityAround two dozen protestors remained at the encampment demonstration Thursday, which was planned to wrap up around midnight Wednesday.CanadaMay 9
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London, Ont. Council committee votes to extend funding for Ark Aid winter beds$687,000 in funding will allow London's Ark Aid Street Mission to extend its emergency winter shelter beds until the end of July. Funding was set to expire May 31.CanadaMay 7
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Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off in London, Ont.The annual event, which runs from May 6 to May 11 this year, features education and messaging to help people prepare for an emergency before they happen.CanadaMay 6
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Q and A: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex’s newest MPP Steve PinsonneaultAfter his win, Steve Pinsonneault spoke with 980 CFPL to discuss his goals at Queen's Park, his time as a civic politician, and what comes next for the MPP-elect.CanadaMay 3
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12-hour encampment at Western U draws more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstratorsRoughly 100 demonstrators gathered at Western University in London, Ont., on Wednesday demanding the university condemn Israel's actions in Gaza.CanadaMay 1
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London, Ont. hits major milestone with first bus rapid transit shelterInstallation of London's first bus rapid transit shelter began earlier this week on Ontario Street at King Street. Full completion is expected in the coming weeks.CanadaApr 25
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City staff recommends returning free parking to London, Ont. coreThe report recommends implementing a free 1-hour on-street parking program for the core area and a free 1-hour parking pilot program for two lots in Old East Village.CanadaApr 24
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Controversial Wonderland Road tower approved by London, Ont. city councilA fiery debate did not dissuade council from approving the controversial 25-storey, 219-unit development at 735 Wonderland Rd N with a vote of 12-2.CanadaApr 23
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London, Ont. drivers rejoice! First two lanes of Adelaide St. underpass now openThe long-awaited underpass on Adelaide Street opened it's first two lanes to traffic Friday morning. The remaining lanes are expected to open later this summer.CanadaApr 19
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London, Ont. and Oneida councils meet, first time in Forest City’s historyThe joint meeting is the first time both councils have met for an official meeting, and the first meeting London has held with a local First Nation.CanadaApr 18
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Free bus passes for east London, Ont. high schoolers gets green lightThe pilot project would give Grade 9 students at Clarke Road Secondary School free bus passes for the 2024-2025 school year, with an expansion to Grade 10 planned for the future.CanadaApr 16
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Reptile zoo and City of London, Ont., reach settlement in legal disputeThe City of London, Ont., and Reptilia, a local reptile zoo, have reached a settlement in their dispute over the zoo's right to display animals. Details are still under wraps.CanadaApr 12
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London Police Service Board announces city’s newest deputy chief of policeTreena MacSween brings 26 years of police experience to the deputy chief position, having served in leadership roles at both the Peel Regional and Hamilton police services.CanadaApr 11
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Thousands gather for Eid al-Fitr in London, Ont.Thousands of Muslim Londoners gathered at the BMO Centre in Old East Village Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and mark the end of Ramadan fasting.CanadaApr 10
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London Clean and Green campaign gets underway for 29th year runningThe campaign, now in its 29th year, was officially launched Tuesday at the Tourism London Welcome Centre. It promotes litter prevention and community-led cleanups across London.CanadaApr 9
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Luxury home, beach condo and cash prizes to be won in 2024 spring Dream LotteryGrand prizes include a fully furnished, 3,500-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom luxury home, built by Bridlewood Homes and valued at nearly $1.4 million.CanadaApr 4