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London, Ont. police arrest suspect after robbery, stabbing of witnessA 30-year-old Toronto man is facing a number of charges, including resisting arrest, aggravated assault, armed robbery and several weapons offences.CanadaJul 25
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Hundreds attend vigil for 17-year-old victim of intimate partner violenceHundreds of Londoners attended the vigil for 17-year-old Breanna Broadfoot, who died following a stabbing last week that's been linked to intimate partner violence.CanadaJul 25
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Outdoor comedy festival cancelled after record-setting rain in London, Ont.Organizers cited 'current conditions of the grounds' at Harris Park after significant flooding as the reason for the cancellation, saying it’s unsafe to proceed with the festival.CanadaJul 16
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Proposed London, Ont. renoviction bylaw faces scrutiny at council meetingThe bylaw as it stands would require landlords to pay $400 per-unit fee for a renovation licence from the city within seven days of serving the N13 notice.CanadaJul 15
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Over $24M in funding announced for London, Ont. transportation projectsAnnounced Thursday, the Federal and Provincial governments will be providing $17.9 million in funding for the projects, with the city pitching in an additional $6.5 million.CanadaJul 11
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CMHA Thames Valley rings warning bell over $2.6M budget shortfallIn a statement released Tuesday, the agency says it recorded a $2.6 million deficit in the fiscal year ending March 31. This marks the first deficit in the agency’s history.CanadaJul 9
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Suspect named in St. Thomas homicide, arson investigationKeegan Harvey, 20, is wanted for one count of arson with disregard for human life and one count of accessory after the fact to murder.CanadaJul 9
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Victoria Bridge opens after two long years of constructionThe bridge, which runs over the south branch of the Thames River on Ridout Street, officially opened Thursday, after beginning construction in 2022.CanadaJul 4
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Huron OPP investigate death in Central HuronHuron OPP are in the early stages of an investigation into the death of a person from Central Huron. Residents in the area can expect to see a large police presence.CanadaJul 3
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St. Thomas police investigate early morning deathSt. Thomas police are considering an early morning death a homicide and are working to identify a suspect, but say there's no threat to public safety at this time.CanadaJul 3
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44th annual Pride London Festival gearing up for 10 days of celebrationThis year marks Pride London Festival’s 44th year, beginning July 11 and wrapping up with the Pride Parade on July 21 at Victoria Park.CanadaJul 2
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Canada Day in London: Where to celebrate and what to doThe Forest City is offering residents a wide array of events and activities for Canada Day — from community festivals to live music and, of course, fireworks.CanadaJun 28
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St. Thomas police make arrest in fatal weekend hit and runA 35-year-old Thamesville man has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident after a weekend hit and run that killed a 34-year-old woman.CanadaJun 27
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‘A pleasant surprise’: Londoners announced as winners of Dream LotteryThe winners of this years 2024 Spring Dream Lottery, two Londoners, were announced Thursday morning at one of the grand prize dream homes in northwest London.CanadaJun 27
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TVDSB trustees slash budget deficit to $7.6M, blame province for shortfallThe board originally had a shortfall of $30 million, but trustees and staff managed to slash it down to $7.6 million over the course of a marathon meeting.CanadaJun 26
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London, Ont. encampment strategy approved with increased buffersThe new buffers would see encampments not allowed within 150 metres of any elementary school and within 100 metres of any private residential property or sports fields.CanadaJun 19
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High heat concerns at Thames Valley schools as temperatures hit 30 CAs the region moves into what’s being called “dangerously hot and humid” weather, a local union leader is worried about a lack of high heat plans at Thames Valley District schools.CanadaJun 17
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London police service releases new international travel rules after Dubai controversyThe report, which will go before the London police services board next week, sets out a list of policies and rules to follow when planning international travel.CanadaJun 14
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London, Ont. council committee set to discuss new encampment protocolThe new plan sets out rules around health and safety at encampments, where they can be located, and what a rapid closure of an encampment would entail.CanadaJun 13
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London, Ont. developers band together for supportive housing projectThe project, located at 46 Elmwood Place, would convert the former long-term care home into 50 highly supportive housing units, pending approval from city council.CanadaJun 12
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Death in west London, Ont. no longer deemed suspiciousThe London, Ont., death was originally deemed suspicious by investigators, who continue to work with the Regional Coroner's Office in relation to the investigation.CanadaJun 12
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Suspicious death in west London, Ont. under investigation by policeEmergency crews were called to the area of Commissioners Road West and Reynolds Road after receiving reports of an unresponsive man. The man was later pronounced dead at hospital.CanadaJun 11
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3 years on, Our London Family vigil draws hundreds of LondonersThursday marked three years since four members of a London Muslim family were killed, and their young son seriously injured, while out for a walk.CanadaJun 7
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London, Ont. honouring ‘Our London Family’ with third anniversary vigilA vigil commemorating the family will be held Thursday evening, from 7:45 to 9 p.m. on South Carriage road west of Hyde Park road. All Londoners are invited to attend.CanadaJun 6
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Toronto man arrested after bank robbery in south London, Ont.A 38-year-old Toronto man has received multiple charges, including two counts of robbery with violence or threats and assault with a weapon, after a bank robbery in the south end.CrimeJun 5