Student All Stars

Tribute to Chet Baker

Jazz for Kidd

Baddest Big Band

London Jazz Festival

Councillor questions future of LTC policies amid ridership decline by The Morning Show with Devon Peacock Ward 6 Councillor Sam Trosow weighs in on falling LTC ridership and what’s behind the trend

Here is the link to the AM980 interview I had with Devon Peacock last Wednesday. My comments were my own opinions about the Commission meeting that morning. megaphone.link/CORU3852873061

I spoke w Devon Peacock 980 CFPL News earlier about London Transit Commission issues including the decrease in LTC ridership as well the need to update our bus-ad policy.
The LTC Board discussed the ridership decrease at our March 30 meeting and directed a further report for further discussion.

A very busy London Transit Commission coming up Monday March 30 at 9:30am (LTC Office 45O Highbury N)

-A new paratransit provider?
-Conventional Transit Service Report showing ridership down.

CCLA Denounces Defunding of Safe Consumption Sites in Ontario - CCLA Seeking to shut down an entire protest before it has even begun is an extraordinary and dangerous step.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association issues an unequivocal condemnation of the Ford government’s plan to defund safe consumption sites across Ontario.

Read their full release here:

ccla.org/press-releas...

RHAC is pointing to crucial data that speaks not only the value of their programs, but the harm that will come to the community as a result of the announced cuts. To make matters worse, we have a councillor who is literally celebrating Ford’s actions using over-used inflammatory rhetoric.

More photos of the London rally to save OSAP…

Today’s rally in Victoria Park to oppose provincial cuts to OSAP was led by local high school students. A massive and spirited turnout despite the weather. I was honored to be invited to speak and along with others addressed the need to turn back these harmful cuts to student assistance programs.

Darin Addison introducing Tara Dunphy

Special Concert for IWD

Special Concert for International Women’s Day at Aeolian Hall kicks off with Tara Dunphy. Concert going until 5pm today.

Whitby mayor to propose new disclosure rule ahead of election - iPolitics Elizabeth Roy said the move is needed to ensure voters know who may be influencing municipal decision-making. She said this is a concern raised by the community and council members.

Whitby mayor proposes new disclosure rule ahead of election

Mayor Elizabeth Roy said it’s “needed to ensure voters know who may be influencing municipal decision-making…this is a concern raised by the community and council members.”

www.ipolitics.ca/2026/03/06/w...
We need this in London! #LdnOnt

The agenda for the March 3rd City Council meeting is posted at london.ca/government/c...

You can submit a letter for the Added Agenda to
<councilagenda@london.ca> by Mon, March 2nd, 9am.

Give Report/Item # and consent for it to be published.

I’m looking forward to speaking at “Building Power at the Grassroots: Municipal Elections Matter” this Saturday, Feb 28 OPSEU Membership Centre, 1092 Dearness Drive.

More info and registration at londonlabour.ca/events/munic...

Celebrating London’s designation as the 2026 Forest Capital of Canada by the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC). During the term, the City will offer special events and educational programs to celebrate London’s urban forest and natural heritage.

I had a great conversation w @craigneedles.bsky.social on his podcast today about the Ridout/Kent high rise project approved by the PEC, as well as the contentious issues of campaign donations and the need for a Lobbyist Registry.

thecraigneedlespodcast.podbean.com/e/developer-...

UNESCO City of Music Strategic Plan by Clark Bryan

Clark Bryan has posted a thoughtful vision for a UNESCO City of Music Strategic Plan at
clarkbryan.ca/2026/02/24/

He calls it “A Community-Led Vision for a Thriving, Inclusive, Globally Connected Music City”

It’s very timely given today’s council committee discussion on this subject.

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Opening Ceremony

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At @LondonPublicLibrary central for the Annual London Heritage Fair. Visiting the tables with the work of so many local organizations shows the strong commitment to heritage and historical preservation in #LdnOnt. Many thanks to London Heritage Council for organizing and LPL for hosting the event.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

David Ferreira and I are asking the Community & Protective Services Committee to revise the criteria for opening warming centers as part of #LdnOnt cold-weather homelessness response.

A framework change is needed to better protect homeless persons from suffering cold-weather related injuries.

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3.1 Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response- Research and Evaluation Report

3.2 Public Participation Meeting on proposed Adequate and Suitable Cooling & Maximum Temperature By-Law Amendments

The agenda for the next Community & Protective Services Committee meeting (Mon, Sept 29, 1pm) is now online:
pub-london.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

This busy agenda includes:

2.3 Proposed Temporary Warming Center Framework …

I had a great time at the @KingsAtWestern Opening Ceremonies for O-Week this afternoon. Delivering welcome greetings from the City of #LdnOnt, meeting lots students and staff.

Cornies: Traffic could be London's undoing In the face of growth estimates, the city's planned transportation infrastructure looks inadequate

Larry Cornies’ editorial hits right on the mark. London needs a better balance between development approvals and our mobility infrastructure. lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Yet this council is full-speed-ahead on approvals without adequate regard for traffic implications. It’s simply not sustainable.

The London Fire Department has issued a temporary ban on all open air fires in the City because of extreme hot & dry conditions.

The ban is in effect until further notice and includes bonfires, campfires, strike burn cans, chimineas, fire tables and fire pits.
london.ca/newsroom/pub...

Full decision in Cycle Toronto vs Ontario (Attorney General) pidted yete:
assets.nationbuilder.com/cycletoronto...

Ford government to appeal court ruling which deemed bike lane removal unconstitutional | Globalnews.ca The Ford government's plans to tear out dedicated bike lanes from three Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.

Ontario Superior Court has just ruled the province’s move to remove bike lanes would be “inconsistent” with the constitutional protection of life, liberty and security.

2025 ONSC 4397

globalnews.ca/news/1131136...

Fire crews rescue pedestrian lodged under vehicle they were hit by London Fire crews responded to reports of an unconscious person in the 100 block of Hamilton Road Friday.

My initial thoughts are with the pedestrian victim and I am anxiously awaiting an update on their condition.

www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...

The agenda for the Tuesday July 22 London
City Council meeting has been posted at london.ca/government/c... (scroll to Upcoming Meetings, Council)

Submissions for the Added Agenda are due Monday July 21, 9am to Councilagenda@London.ca. Give Report / Item# and state consent to publicly publish.

I’m looking forward to talking with Devon Peacock 980am at 7:18am tomorrow about my motion coming to SPPC on Thurs about the Deputy Mayor selection process.
I’m asking staff to scan how other Ontario cities select this position and report back, and I’ll talk about some options the Council has.

As the selection and duties of the Deputy Mayor is NOT one of the statutory Strong Mayor powers, council has the authority to look at other options. These include more frequent rotation, multiple DM’s with portfolios, selection by council, and direct election by voters.

What do you think?

I’ve filed a motion for the July 17 SPPC meeting to look at how other Ontario cities select and define the position of Deputy Mayor.

London City Council should be considering options besides the status-quo where the Mayor nominates the DM and assigns their roles. .