Green bins, depot access pitched after blue bin changes hit businesses The measures aim to bridge a recycling gap affecting local businesses.

The measures aim to bridge a recycling gap affecting local businesses #ldnont
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City's subsidized bus programs nearly double in cost: Report The cost for the programs was $1.9 million in 2025, up from $986,000 in 2022, representing a 91 per cent increase

The cost for the programs was $1.9 million in 2025, up from $986,000 in 2022, representing a 91 per cent increase #ldnont
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'Not working': Downtown councillor takes aim at safe-supply pharmacies London’s downtown councillor wants the province to review its delivery model for addiction treatment drugs from for-profit dispensers.

Subscriber exclusive: London’s downtown councillor wants the province to review its delivery model for addiction treatment drugs from for-profit dispensers #ldnont

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City hall posts $24.5M surplus, taps funds for higher homeless response costs Costs for winter shelters and micro-shelters reach $11.5M, exceeding earlier estimates.

Costs for winter shelters and micro-shelters reach $11.5M, exceeding earlier estimates #ldnont
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Fears for historic London Black church as owners seek to remove heritage status Tenants, heritage advocates oppose application as property listed for $1.2M.

Tenants, heritage advocates oppose application as property listed for $1.2M #ldnont
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868-unit highrise plan near Westminster Ponds endorsed despite pushback Mayor Josh Morgan supported it, describing it as a balanced way to advance housing while protecting Westminster Ponds.

Mayor Josh Morgan supported it, describing it as a balanced way to advance housing while protecting Westminster Ponds #ldnont
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Politicians back funding lifeline for London's homeless outreach agencies The proposal would offer temporary funding while the city seeks renewed federal support.

The proposal would offer temporary funding while the city seeks renewed federal support #ldnont
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Q+A: Sarnia-area Tory MP Marilyn Gladu on her defection to the Liberals After 11 years with the Conservatives, the Sarnia-Lambton- Bkejwanong MP is crossing to the Liberals.

After 11 years with the Conservatives, the Sarnia-Lambton- Bkejwanong MP is crossing to the Liberals #ldnont

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Ikea to fill empty anchor spot at London's White Oaks Mall It's not a full-size location, but shoppers can finally look forward to welcoming Ikea into a landmark south London retail space

It may not be a full-size location, but shoppers can finally look forward to welcoming a familiar Swedish brand into a landmark south London retail space that has recently opened up #ldnont

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No more Spirit Halloween in the lobby I guess!

The former Costco store in south #ldnont has been sold to Enbridge Gas for $25.5 million

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Push grows to return Highbury Avenue to province amid growth pressures Area MPP Rob Flack says the upload could happen 'sooner rather than later.'

Area MPP Rob Flack says the upload could happen 'sooner rather than later' #ldnont
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London’s longest-serving councillor to seek fourth term Ward 9’s Anna Hopkins has the longest continuous tenure after Van Meerbergen was out for one term.

Ward 9’s Anna Hopkins has the longest continuous tenure after Van Meerbergen was out for one term #ldnont
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$8.8B fund aims to lower housing costs. Will London city hall tap into it? Ottawa and Queen's Park team up to tackle housing costs through reimbursing slashed development charge revenues.

As Ottawa and Queen's Park team up to tackle housing costs through reimbursing slashed development charge revenues – what kind of impact could it have here in #ldnont and will the city get on board?
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Politicians eye grants for additional units as home ownership plan stalls Council is exploring use of federal funds to boost additional residential units.

Council is exploring use of federal funds to boost additional residential units #ldnont
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What’s next for Highbury Avenue – and could the province take it over? The latest rehabilitation of Highbury is set to begin in May and run through 2027.

The latest rehabilitation of Highbury is set to begin in May and run through 2027 #ldnont
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Mayor's home ownership program sent back again for overhaul Politicians raise concerns about enforcement, administrative burden.

Mayor Josh Morgan’s home ownership incentive program, championed during his latest State of the City address, is being sent back to the drawing board a second time – with an option to overhaul it altogether #ldnont
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London micro shelter site full, 100-plus on wait-list, politicians told “After long periods of instability, people finally have a place to rest, breathe and rebuild.”

“After long periods of instability, people finally have a place to rest, breathe and rebuild,” London Cares said #ldnont
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Cost for city hall to replace steam heat system in four core buildings nears $11M "Obviously the cost is not appreciated but we don't have necessarily have a choice on the matter, it seems," downtown Coun. David Ferreira said.

It will cost nearly $11 million to replace the soon-to-be decommissioned steam heating system at four downtown civic buildings, politicians heard Monday #ldnont
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Politicians reject drainage plan that could cost homebuyers up to $10K They cited cost concerns in rejecting a plan to mandate drainage fixes at the point of sale.

They cited cost concerns in rejecting a plan to mandate drainage fixes at the point of sale #ldnont
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Mayor pushes back on proposed changes to London homeownership program A key program pledged by London’s mayor to make home ownership more attainable is returning to politicians after staff revisions

Josh Morgan said added conditions could shrink program and reduce uptake #ldnont
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London road construction: What was done in 2025, what's ahead in 2026 Another year in the books for construction season in London and there's no sign of slowing down as projects carry over and new ones begin.

#ICYMI: Construction has started on some major #ldnont roads, including BRT on Dundas near Highbury, a new segment of York St downtown, and BRT work will start soon around Wellington and Commissioners
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London civic election: Incumbents bowing out as races come into sharper focus With a little over half a year remaining before Londoners head to the polls to elect their next city council, they're guaranteed to see at least two new faces as some politicians step away

With a little over half a year remaining before Londoners head to the polls to elect their next city council, they’re guaranteed to see at least two new faces as some politicians step away #ldnont
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Questions, concern as funding set to end for London's supervised drug-use site The future of London's sole supervised drug consumption site is up in the air, as the agency that runs it says provincial funding for the program will end within months.

The future of London’s sole supervised drug consumption site is up in the air, as the agency that runs it says provincial funding for the program will end within months #ldnont
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Parking concerns stall six-storey apartment proposal in northeast London Planning and environment committee recommended rejecting the 105-unit project.

The planning and environment committee recommended rejecting the 105-unit project #ldnont
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Councillors back rat response as citizen calls infestations 'embarrassing' tk

Politicians are committed to looking into London’s rat problem, including ramping up enforcement on problem properties and creating a dedicated online reporting option for infestations #ldnont
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City politicians told they can’t restrict harm reduction kit distribution Councillor’s bid to limit kits in London’s core stalls at committee.

Councillor’s bid to limit kits in London’s core stalls at committee #ldnont
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Tenants dig in amid fight over London landlord's renovation plans "I'm a very strong-minded person, so I've kind of been able to keep my eye on my goal and understand my rights as a tenant," Courtney Crossen said.

Already embroiled in a legal fight with their landlord over a renovation project that would cut their units in half for new apartments, tenants at a #ldnont housing complex are gearing up for another battle after the property owner renewed his push to evict them
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Politician's push aims at London rat problems. Can you protect your home? Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister is pushing to have city staff review London's property standards bylaw as a way to address rat infestations

Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister is pushing to have city staff review London’s property standards bylaw as a way to address rat infestations, which he calls a “growing issue” not only in his east-end area but across the city #ldnont
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Councillor's plan to restrict harm reduction supplies sparks pushback Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson proposes restricting harm reduction supply distribution in London's core.

Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson proposes restricting harm reduction supply distribution in #ldnont core
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