Family says London, Ont. teen who died of COVID-19 had no underlying conditions
The London teen who died of COVID-19 has been identified by family as Owen Brandies.
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Following the death an 18-year-old from COVID-19, anxious parents are looking to get their children vaccinated.
Two sent to hospital after south London crash
London police are investigating after a collision in the south end of the city Friday afternoon.
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Sarnia, Ont. mayor calls for federal intervention to rescue Line 5 pipeline
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Elderly woman killed in Tillsonburg collision identified
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Man arrested after allegedly walking through pharmacy holding a knife
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Road renamed to honour retiring CEO of London International Airport
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Sarnia, Ont. police probe fatal crash involving stolen vehicle
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Suspected overdose death of 12-year-old pushes government to 'do better': Minister
British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions says a suspected overdose death of a 12-year-old girl from Vancouver Island is driving the government 'to do more and do better.'
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Manitoba said “significant restrictions” coming this weekend will implement widespread closures of businesses, and prohibit community, cultural and religious gatherings.
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As MPs urge support, Trudeau demurs on whether government backs COVID-19 waiver
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