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Gas line struck in London, businesses evacuating

Crews are on scene in the area of Highbury Avenue and Oxford Street after an excavator struck the line Monday morning.

Young woman kidnapped from her Sarnia home, held against her will

A young woman in Sarnia was kidnapped and threatened with an axe following a violent break and enter in the city on Friday.

Police warn of counterfeit bills circulating in Woodstock

According to Woodstock police, two women were apprehended circulating counterfeit bills at stores in the city this week.

'We’re bursting at the seams': BMO Centre eying $30M expansion

“We're almost at capacity here at the BMO Centre, so that's why we purchased the land,” said Operator of the BMO Centre Tom Partalas of a 10-acre parcel just west of the current facility.

London's Jim 'The Gentleman' Long wins his way onto pro darts tour

Long secured his tour status by defeating England's John Brown 6-0 in the semifinal before downing Wales' Kevin O'Keefe 6-4 in the final.

Death toll continues to rise as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

After a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes as the death toll continues to rise in the Los Angeles area.

Flurries and cold temperatures in store for this week

The wind chill continues to be a factor, making it feel like minus 13 by Monday afternoon.

Belmont, Ont's Lexie Bertelson bringing home gold from U18 world tournament

Lexie Bertelson of Belmont, Ont. is bringing home a gold medal after Canada beat Team USA 3-0 in the championship game of the Under-18 Women's World Championship in Vantaa, Finland.

41-year-old man arrested with fentanyl and cocaine on him: SPS

A 41-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after being sought after by police on an outstanding warrant.

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Weekend announcements narrow field of high-profile Liberal leadership prospects

As a race to elect a new Liberal leader quickly approaches, a high-profile candidate appears set to throw their hat into the ring.

Canada Post stamps just got more expensive

Canada Post is raising the price of stamps, starting today. Stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane will cost 25 cents more at $1.24 per stamp. The price of a single domestic stamp is now $1.44, up from $1.15.

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BREAKING Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

Japan Meteorological Agency reports a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan and issues a tsunami warning.

Canadians' financial stress ramping up despite interest rate cuts: insolvency firm

Half of Canadians are $200 or less away from being unable to cover their monthly bills and debt payments, according to MNP Ltd.'s quarterly report on consumer debt.

Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds

After a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.