Homeless encampments buried in snow, city hall’s response falling short
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Running behind on your shoveling? Now's the time to hop to it.
A bit more snow is on the way today – although nothing like the accumulations the region has experienced over the past week.
London Knights’ win streak ends, Cowan injured after setting point streak record
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Human remains found at Hanover construction site
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All TVDSB, LCDSB schools closed
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Western University closed for second day, Fanshawe closes
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City of London expects to re-open community centres Friday
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