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• London explosion: Kitchener’s Daniella Leis sentenced to 3 years in prison

  The sentencing comes nearly four months after Daniella Leis pleaded guilty to four counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm in relation to 2019's gas explosion.

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  Feb 11, 2021
  
• Old East Village explosion: Local heroes recognized in virtual awards ceremony

  The ceremony was held in light of the 2019 Old East Village explosion, a tragic night that was sparked by a vehicle crashing into a home on Woodman Avenue.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2021
  
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• Sentencing adjourned for Kitchener’s Daniella Leis in London explosion case

  The adjournment to Feb. 11 marks the latest development in the case surrounding the 2019 gas explosion in London's historic Old East Village neighbourhood.

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  Jan 21, 2021
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• Sentencing in case surrounding London, Ont., explosion begins Thursday

  The Aug. 14, 2019 explosion took place in London's historic Old East Village, leaving three homes destroyed and four first responders suffering numerous injuries in its wake.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2021
• $2.5-million lawsuit launched in wake of Old East Village explosion

  The Aug. 14, 2019 crash sparked a massive explosion that completely levelled a home, damaged others and resulted in the evacuation of an entire neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2021
• Londoners who lost homes react to guilty plea in Old East Village explosion

  Daniella Leis has pleaded guilty to four counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm in a case related to the explosion.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
• Kitchener’s Daniella Leis pleads guilty in case surrounding London, Ont., explosion

  The guilty plea comes more than a year after the case began, a delay caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Crime

  Oct 22, 2020
• Woman charged in London, Ont., explosion to plead guilty

  Daniella Leis is scheduled to enter a guilty plea on Oct. 22.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2020
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• Homeowner still trying to rebuild 1 year after Old East Village explosion in London, Ont

  Those rebuilding their homes say they are trying to ensure their homes reflect the character of the Old East Village.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2020
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• City of London recognizes first responders on anniversary of Woodman Avenue explosion

  On the first anniversary of the Old East Village explosion, the city of London honoured the first responders and other key community members who responded.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020