OPP promote road safety ahead of long weekend
The OPP is reminding drivers to put safety first when they head out for long weekend road trips.
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Pump pain may keep some boaters out of the water
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London police investigate 'suspicious' fire
London police have deemed a fire at Ark Aid Street Mission that caused an estimated $50,000 ‘suspicious.’
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Home is where your nest is, even on a busy road
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Rain or shine, beach towns are ready for you this long weekend
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Mercedes just sold the world's most expensive car for $142 million
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Hanover fire cleanup expected to take several days
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Gas prices expected to fall another 10 cents in time for long weekend
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Kincardine drinking water system back online
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Kicking off the long weekend
![Campers, beach-goers and businesses in the Lake Erie community of Port Burwell kick off the long weekend. CTV London’s Sean Irvine reports.]()
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Classroom sign about dress code ignites debate
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How to back out of a home purchase you now regret
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Gas price drop expected in London
![Prices at the pumps expected to drop for the May long weekend. CTV London's Bryan Bicknell explains.]()
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Canada goose builds nest on Fanshawe Park Road
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Man eats Big Mac every day for 50 years
![Wisconsin man Don Gorske's Big Mac streak started on May 17th, 1972.]()
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DUI arrest after Mustang crashes up a power pole
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