City Council has approved a new name for the community centre located at 501 Southdale Road West. Previously referred to as the Southwest Community Centre, YMCA and Library, it will now be called the Bostwick Community Centre, YMCA and Library. Set to open in September of this year, the centre …
Read More »Licensed Child Care Affordability Pilot Announced For London
The City of London just announced a pilot for Licensed Child Care Affordability for London and Middlesex County. It will aim to improve affordability, quality, and access to licensed child care for families with children 0 to 4 years of age. The one-time Pilot, will run from June 1st through …
Read More »On The Beat: June 13th
Here are your local headlines for the morning of June 13th: London city council powers ahead with high-speed rail, dumps motion for clear… 13 Jun 2018 at 6:48am Doug Ford determined to scrap Ontario?s cap-and-trade system: spokesman 13 Jun 2018 at 5:27am Ontario premier-designate Ford to meet with industry reps …
Read More »Downtown Construction and London Transit Updates
This is a reminder that on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 13, lane reductions on Richmond (beginning at Carling Street) will be extended south to Horton Street. This construction is required to complete sewer catch basin repairs. The city asks for your patience as we deliver on our commitment …
Read More »Multiple Break-ins Reported At South End Businesses
On Tuesday, June 5th at approximately 5:30am, two suspects committed break and enters to businesses in the area of Dulaney Drive and Southdale Rd E. At this time, two businesses have reported break and enters to police, and a third has reported an attempt break in. London police are looking …
Read More »On The Beat: June 12th
Here are your local headlines for the morning of June 12th: Motion to put naloxone kits in city-owned facilities heads to London city cou… 12 Jun 2018 at 7:26am Analysis: Stark urban-rural divide split local Ontario voters 12 Jun 2018 at 7:15am Trump tariffs could ‘devastate’ local auto jobs, economy: …
Read More »Dundas Construction: Pedestrian Crossover Closed Tomorrow
According to @DundasPlace, downtown Londoners will not be able to use the #pedestrian crossover that is located between Richmond and Talbot tomorrow, as it will be closed until end of day (June 12). Hey #DundasPlace followers, the #pedestrian crossover between Richmond and Talbot will be closed until end of day …
Read More »On The Beat: June 11th
Here are your local headlines for the morning of Monday, June 11th: Annual London Cares food drive surpasses 2017 numbers 11 Jun 2018 at 7:15am Stewart’s late surge leads to OFSAA gold medal in 800m 11 Jun 2018 at 7:13am Analysis: The progress of London’s anti-poverty strategy 11 Jun 2018 …
Read More »London Cares Curb Hunger Food Drive, Ends Positively
Thanks to a big final push from londoners yesterday, the London Food Bank now has 49,360 lbs of additional food on its shelves after the 22nd Annual London Cares Curb Hunger Food Drive. This is slightly more than the amount collected in 2017 (47,030 lbs), and includes about 5,900 pounds …
Read More »Early Morning Gunshots In East London
The London Police are investigating after reports of gunshots in east London at approximately 4:00 a.m. led them to the area of Oxford Street East and Third Street. Upon arrival, police located multiple bullet casings, but no firearm was recovered. The investigation is ongoing and at this time, and no …
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