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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
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London, Ont. councilor proposes free transit day in SeptemberWard 11 Coun. Skylar Franke has motioned for the SPPC to consider implementing a fare-free day on Sept. 22 to coincide with World Car-Free Day.CanadaMay 3
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Blood on Board program expands to London, Ont.En-route transfusions significantly improve patients’ outcomes since they no longer need to wait until they are in the hospital to receive blood.HealthMay 1
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Two new elementary schools to be built in London, Ont.The Ministry of Education has approved $55.3 million for the Thames Valley District School Board to build two new elementary schools in west and southeast London.CanadaApr 30
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Green bins roll out to London, Ont. multi-unit residential buildingsOn Wednesday, bins were placed in disposal areas at two Norquay Management properties to help residents separate food waste from other garbage.CanadaApr 26
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Heritage Council calling for memorabilia for Labatt Memorial Park collection in London, Ont.Labatt’s Park has hosted at least one baseball game every year since it opened, even during the pandemic with the appropriate safety measures in place.CanadaApr 24
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London, Ont. police officer charged with impaired drivingAn off-duty London police officer was charged with impaired driving after being stopped by members of the OPP. Const. Darryl Horan is expected to appear in court on June 4.CanadaApr 18
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Graduate teaching assistants on strike: Western University“This is all employees on campus fight. Everyone is standing in solidarity, and we will stand in solidarity with them when it’s their turn to bargain as well.”CanadaApr 11
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1 dead following London, Ont. afternoon crash: policeLondon Police confirmed one driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is still ongoing and has been reassigned to the traffic management unit.CrimeApr 8
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Charges laid after Richmond Row fight, death in London, Ont.London police have charged 47-year-old Julius Enongene of London with one count of manslaughter following Malik’s passing on Tuesday.CanadaApr 5
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Banksy art exhibition debuts in London, Ont. next monthBanksy, regarded as one of the most valuable artists of our time, has an exhibit making its Canadian debut in London, Ont.CanadaMar 28