'I think it's appropriate that work gets recognized': Mackie addresses $100K in overtime pay
Overtime payments to London and Middlesex County’s top public health doctor topped $100,000 last year.
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Dozens walk out of class at Central Secondary to protest switch to semester system
Dozens of students walked out of class Thursday morning at Central Secondary to protest a plan to switch the school to the semester system.
6,900 COVID-19 vaccination appointments to be made available Thursday morning
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is making 6,900 additional vaccination appointments available to specific members of the public Thursday morning.
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One person rescued from Thames River late at night near Harris Park
London firefighters rescued a person from the Thames River late Wednesday night near Harris Park.
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London, Ont. officer charged in death of woman held in police custody
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has charged a London police officer in connection with the death of 28-year-old Amanda Bolt.
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Kettle and Stony Point chief urges vigilance in wake of major COVID-19 outbreak
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First COVID-19-related death in Middlesex-London in over two weeks
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'We have a council that is not reflective of the diversity in our city': Salih and Helmer won't seek re-election
In a surprise move, Councillors Mo Salih and Jesse Helmer announced Wednesday morning they will not be seeking re-election.
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Woman seriously injured in morning assault, female suspect arrested
London police say a woman suffered serious injuries following assault Wednesday morning at an apartment complex on Simcoe Street in the SoHo neighbourhood.
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'Before they're lost to history': Artist sketching dozens of local barns
Whether you grew up in a rural or urban landscape many will agree something is comforting about an old barn.
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Woodstock police searching for pickup truck in connection to arson investigation
Woodstock police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect vehicle wanted in relation to an arson investigation last month.
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Crews battle structure fire in Meaford, Ont.
Emergency crews sere called to the scene of a structure fire in the Municipality of Meaford on Wednesday.
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Londoner goes wrong way down Highway 401 near Tilbury trying to flee police
A 19-year-old Londoner is facing several charges including dangerous driving after he allegedly drove the wrong way down Highway 401 near Tilbury in an attempt to flee police.
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Cineplex movie theatres reopening in London, St. Thomas
The thrills and chills of the big screen are back.
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Mask donation helps protect families in need from COVID-19
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Efforts underway to protect trees from leaf-eating gypsy moths
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Judge finds man behind deadly 2018 Toronto van attack guilty
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Meghan accuses palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods'
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It's not working': Quarantine hotel guest voices concerns
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Raccoon attacks in Toronto have surged amid pandemic
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Boat loses control, smashes into Florida docks
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MLHU medical officer picks up $100K in overtime
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Funding for Indigenous housing in the Sault
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York, Hamilton start booking vaccine appointments
Starting Monday, some seniors in York Region and Hamilton will be able to start booking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Ontario wasted 1,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during its three-month long inoculation campaign, CTV News Toronto has learned.
Caught on camera: Anti-maskers berate staff at Vancouver pizzeria, appear to rough up teenager
Charges have been recommended against two men following a heated exchange over masks at a Vancouver pizza restaurant that ended with a teenage customer getting roughed up.
'It is not closure': Reaction pours in after guilty verdict in Toronto van attack trial
A woman who was seriously injured in the Toronto van attack nearly three years ago says that the guilty verdict in the case won't provide closure but may provide some semblance of relief.
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Raccoon attacks in Toronto have surged amid pandemic
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Hospitalized Prince Philip has successful heart procedure
Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of 'rest and recuperation,' Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
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Feds on high alert Thursday after warnings about potential threats to U.S. Capitol
Federal law enforcement is on high alert Thursday in the wake of an intelligence bulletin issued earlier this week about a group of violent militia extremists having discussed plans to take control of the U.S. Capitol and remove Democratic lawmakers on or about March 4 -- a date when some conspiracy theorists believe former U.S. President Donald Trump will be returning to the presidency.
Powerful earthquake hits off northeast coast of New Zealand
A shallow, powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of New Zealand on Thursday, with officials warning of a possible tsunami threat. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
Meghan accuses Buckingham Palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods'
Prince Harry's wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of "perpetuating falsehoods" about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story.
Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters
Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available.
COVID-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds
The risk of death from COVID-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Obesity Forum.
Don Martin: Mistakes were made, many of them, as 1st year of COVID-19 under Trudeau management ends
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Teenager dies after being stung by a box jellyfish in Australia
A 17-year-old boy has died a week after being stung by a box jellyfish on a Queensland beach, Australia.
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