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Long-lasting floods follow record-breaking rainfall in London, Ont.After the record-breaking rainfall, London was hit with two more days of heavy rain, bringing a total of 104 mm of rain to the city.WeatherJul 18
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Diversion of safe supply drugs makes up majority of seized opioids: London policeA major issue that police and community health prescribers are tackling is the diversion of Dilaudid from prescribed safe supply programs.CrimeJul 15
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Video shows man rescued after major flooding in London, Ont.A spokesperson with the city said the chance of a rainfall event of this magnitude in London, Ont., is less than one per cent annually.CanadaJul 15
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Woman forcibly confined, assaulted in downtown London, Ont: policeA man began punching the driver's side window repeatedly and the victim fled from the vehicle in fear. A nearby witness was then chased away by the man while he was holding a rock.CrimeJul 12
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Man charged after London, Ont. officer assaulted: policePolice say the suspect was escorted off a property in the downtown core by security officers due to his level of intoxication. When police approached, he swung at the officers.CrimeJul 12
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London, Ont. reveals updated plans for pools and spray pads this summerCurrently, there are 10 outdoor pools in the city, nine wading pools and 18 spray pads throughout the city. There are also six indoor pools, with plans to build more.CanadaJul 5
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London, Ont. family shares story, seatbelt reminder for National Injury Prevention DayNinety per cent of students polled said they have been in a car with someone who wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, and 75 per cent reported not wearing a seatbelt themselves.HealthJul 5
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London, Ont. multiple sclerosis patient enters ring in bid to box her way to cureTo join Punch Out MS in London, Ont,., participants undergo a 12-week boot camp to train for an actual boxing match.HealthJul 4
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Volunteers salvage children’s railway house following Canada Day crash in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ont.The volunteers were able to begin cleaning and assess the severity of the damage, where they discovered that the area that was hit did not contain any of the locomotives.CanadaJul 2
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LHSC reports $78-million deficit in 2023-24 fiscal yearLHSC is facing major budget pressures due to continued pandemic recovery among other factors, which resulted in $2 million more than projected in the deficit.HealthJun 26
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National Indigenous Peoples’ Day inspires new menu at LHSCCorn soup, bison burgers and a traditional strawberry drink were on the menu at the London Health Sciences Centre to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples' Day.CanadaJun 21
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Afraid of needles? Specialized youth vaccine clinic expands in London, Ont.The full-service pediatric vaccination clinic provides individualized support to help alleviate patients' anxieties around needles or medical procedures.HealthJun 18
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Jackie Schleifer Taylor officially leaves LHSC, acting hospital CEO to remain for nowJackie Schleifer Taylor has officially left London Health Sciences Centre. David Musyj will continue leading LHSC as acting president and CEO.HealthJun 11
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Woman sexually assaulted at northwest London, Ont. business: policeWhile at the business, the woman requested services from a licensed service provider, and while obtaining services she was sexually assaulted, police say.CrimeJun 5
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London Health Sciences Centre reduces cancer surgery wait times by 50%Ninety per cent of all oncology patients receive the surgery they need within the targeted wait time, according to the urgency of their diagnosis.HealthJun 5
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Changes to Western Fair for 2024 aim to make it ‘your happy place’The Western Fair is returning Sept. 6-15 with new events for visitors of all ages. This year’s theme is 'find your happy place.'CanadaMay 24
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London, Ont. approves first application for office-to-residential programThe former Rexall building at 166 Dundas St., at the corner of Dundas and Richmond streets, is being transformed into 15 residential units.CanadaMay 23
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2nd fatal fire in east London, Ont. this weekA second fire this week has now been deemed deadly after the individual taken to hospital Wednesday died Thursday morning.CanadaMay 16
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Victoria Day 2024: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.The long weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer for many people, but with it brings some closures. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed this Victoria Day long weekend.CanadaMay 16
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Study shows longer, more expensive hospital stays for Canada’s homelessThe intention of this data collection is to develop more accurate sources of data related to homelessness to ensure the proper supports and services are available.HealthMay 15
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Fire in northeast end of London, Ont. results in one fatalityEmergency crews arrived at Nairn Avenue and Sorrell Road and found plumes of thick, black smoke. The deceased individual was located soon after.CanadaMay 14
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Western University researchers make breakthrough on possible ALS treatmentResearchers at Western University have made a discovery, showing that a protein can reverse, halt or prevent the death of motor neurons.HealthMay 13
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London Majors debut new jersey for 100th seasonAll versions of the jersey will feature two special 100th-season patches, and a third jersey will also be introduced. This jersey will be a midnight blue pinstripe.CanadaMay 12
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Pop-up Pap test clinic returns to St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ont.The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the B wing of the fourth floor. Test results will be relayed within six weeks, regardless of result.HealthMay 9
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London, Ont. city councillor, deputy mayor requesting code of conduct reviewWard 4. Coun. Susan Stevenson and deputy mayor Shawn Lewis are calling for a review of the code, saying it has not been significantly reviewed since 2019.PoliticsMay 6