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City of London looking for resident feedback on health and homelessness planA council direction last month included engaging with the public to hear opinions and answer questions residents may have about how a plan for service hubs will operate.CanadaAug 18, 2023
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Fun Guyz magic mushroom shop in St. Thomas raided by policeSt. Thomas, Ont., police say they received multiple community complaints regarding a 'newly opened' Fun Guyz on Talbot Street before the raid.CrimeAug 18, 2023
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Nearly 100 cars seized, dozens of penalties issued to London, Ont. tow truck companiesThe city states that 98 vehicles were recently seized for storage violations and 48 penalties issued to tow truck companies for business licensing bylaw violations.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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London Children’s Museum gets $2 million from feds to assist in moving to new homeThe announcement was made by MP Peter Fragiskatos at 100 Kellogg Lane, where the museum plans to be operational by the fall of next year.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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City committee backs deputy mayor on allegations that homeless in London shipped here on false pretensesThe committee endorsed multiple actions to address allegations that homeless people in London are being sent to the city “against their will, or under false pretenses."CanadaAug 16, 2023
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City committee backs plan to allow backyard fireworks in London, Ont.The decision by the committee followed close to three hours of residents voicing their opinion on the matter, with those who spoke split on the issue.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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Green bins and biweekly garbage collection given OK by London, Ont. committeeThe recommendation by the committee would see recycling and green bins picked up once a week and garbage – including diapers and pet waste – biweekly starting mid-January.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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Be prepared for COVID-19 boosters this fall, MLHU saysThe local medical officer of health says people should be prepared to treat COVID-19 similar to the flu and have booster shots every year.HealthAug 14, 2023
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Both people wanted in death of 16-year-old from London, Ont. arrestedAn 18-year-old wanted on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of 16-year-old Malik McDonnell-Mills has been located and arrested, London police said.CrimeAug 14, 2023
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Fatal multi-vehicle collision in London, Ont. south endPolice say emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Dingman Drive and Highbury Avenue South at around 8 a.m.CanadaAug 14, 2023
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Union officials say London, Ont. hospitals need over 300 new beds and 3,000 staffAccording to a newly released report from the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions, hospitals in London need to add 343 more beds and hire an additional 3,094 new staff.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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Green bins given tentative start date for London, Ont.The new green bins would also create a new schedule for garbage and recycling pickups, with garbage only being picked up biweekly.CanadaAug 10, 2023
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London, Ont. encampment response could be extended to end of SeptemberThe response has been operating since July 4, but city staff and lead agencies say the building of trust means they should continue in the same locations for another six weeks.CanadaAug 9, 2023
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London-St. Thomas unemployment rate rises to highest mark this year in JulyAccording to Statistics Canada, the reason for the slight is a combination of increases in the labour force and the addition of 1,500 jobs in the London-St. Thomas region.CanadaAug 4, 2023
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Should alcohol consumption be allowed in London, Ont. parks? Councillors and residents dividedWhile Toronto is the first municipality in Ontario to ease prohibitions on alcohol in parks, those in London are divided on the issue.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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Suspect wanted in Exeter armed robbery arrested: policeHuron County OPP say members of the major crimes unit, community street crimes unit and Huron County detachment were able to positively identify an individual.CrimeAug 2, 2023
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New Amazon facility between London and St. Thomas to open Oct. 1The megacompany confirmed the opening date Wednesday, adding it will begin hiring more than 1,000 full-time employees at the start of September.CanadaAug 2, 2023
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‘Likely natural’: Cause of dozens of dead fish in Port Franks investigatedOver the weekend, Port Franks, Ont., residents living on or near the river began posting on social media pictures of the fish floating up against docks or onto beaches.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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Flair adds 2 sunny destinations out of London, Ont.The airline unveiled direct flights between London and Cancun will be available twice a week starting November and twice weekly flights to Orlando will be available in January.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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London, Ont. health official: New warnings on cigarettes will help prevent youth smokingBeginning Tuesday, new Health Canada regulations come into effect that require labels on each individual cigarette warning smokers of the risks.CanadaJul 31, 2023
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Huron OPP: Suspect wanted in reported armed robberyAccording to the Huron County OPP, a man robbed a store with a handgun in Exeter after an unsuccessful attempt in Huron Park late Sunday night.CrimeJul 31, 2023
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Driver attempts to ‘mow down pedestrians’ in Sarnia: policePolice say a man pulled up to a city park and began blasting his vehicle horn for several minutes in an attempt to 'annoy a homeless encampment.'CrimeJul 31, 2023
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LHSC launches new system to streamline transfer of patient informationAccording to LHSC, 29 LTCs in Ontario have integrated the new system. Mes says there are upwards of 70 that have signed up to have it.HealthJul 28, 2023
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‘Tremendous loss:’ London, Ont. city manager set to retireOnce she retires at the end of the year, Livingstone will have amassed over 30 years in public service, over half that time with the city of London.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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Former London Knights head coach Wayne Maxner dies at 80Maxner served as the head coach of the Knights for four seasons from 1986 to 1990, leading the team to an Emms Division title in his final year in 1989-90.SportsJul 27, 2023
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