Jack Moulton

Politicians seek more transparency from London music office London’s UNESCO "city of music" status is up for renewal in 2027.

London’s UNESCO "city of music" status is up for renewal in 2027 #ldnont
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Politicians back changes to London’s traffic calming process Coun. Corrine Rahman’s motion calls for better communication with residents.

Politicians agree the #ldnont resident-requested traffic calming process can be improved as they endorsed changes aimed at enhancing communication during evaluations while leaving the door open to additional funding
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A major bridge. 14 months of repairs. Lots of headaches for London drivers A major rebuild of the Queen's Bridge, a key gateway connecting downtown London and the west end, is set to start next month

A major rebuild of the Queen's Bridge, a key gateway connecting downtown #ldnont and the west end, is set to start next month
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Where London’s new property tax revenue is going Departments and agencies compete annually for assessment growth funding.

Departments and agencies compete annually for assessment growth funding #ldnont
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City politician seeks to ease process for traffic-calming requests Ward 7 councillor suggests changes could "ease the burden" on residents making requests for traffic calming in their neighbourhoods.

Ward 7 councillor suggests changes could "ease the burden" on residents making requests for traffic calming in their neighbourhoods #ldnont
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Councillors mull parking rules as wider driveways, lawn spots raise fears City politicians have endorsed walking back some of their changes to parking minimums and looking into allowing wider driveways, but concerns linger about preserving neighbourhood green space

City politicians have endorsed walking back some of their changes to parking minimums and looking into allowing wider driveways, but concerns linger about preserving neighbourhood green space #ldnont

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Outbursts, accusations as city politicians endorse 30-storey tower The gallery was cleared during heated debate over proposed downtown-area highrise.

The gallery was cleared during heated debate over proposed downtown-area highrise #ldnont
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Planned 'tiny homes' veterans village gets $4M from London homeless fund '"This extraordinary $4-million gift is truly transformative for Homes For Heroes and for the veterans we serve.'

'This extraordinary $4-million gift is truly transformative for Homes For Heroes and for the veterans we serve' #ldnont
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Tie vote stalls study on posting landlord contact information The proposal failed to advance after councillors deadlocked 2-2.

The proposal failed to advance after councillors deadlocked 2-2 #ldnont
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How city hall changes helped London set a new mark for home builds London’s explosive population growth in recent years exacerbated the city’s need for housing and pushed city hall to make changes.

London’s explosive population growth in recent years exacerbated the city’s need for housing and pushed city hall to make changes #ldnont
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Councillors seek return to one-to-one parking requirements London councillors cite neighbourhood concerns about on-street parking.

Councillors cite neighbourhood concerns about on-street parking #ldnont
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Ark Aid to open 30-bed warming centre at south London church The site at Holy Trinity St. Stephen’s Memorial Church is set to open Feb. 17 after council approved $250,000 to expand warming spaces.

The site at Holy Trinity St. Stephen’s Memorial Church is set to open Feb. 17 after council approved $250,000 to expand warming spaces #ldnont
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City council sends mayor's home ownership incentive back for revisions The program would see city hall absorb 60 per cent of development charges to help first-time homebuyers.

The program would see city hall absorb 60 per cent of development charges to help first-time homebuyers #ldnont
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Ice-storm alerts won’t trigger Boyle warming centre opening City council asked staff to study whether weather alerts could be used in the future.

City council asked staff to study whether weather alerts could be used in the future #ldnont
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Workers say they're owed pay after London restaurant's abrupt closing Employees who lost their jobs when Crossings abruptly closed say they still haven't received their final pay from the business's owners.

Excellent reporting from my colleague Ryan Goodison:

Employees who lost their jobs when a popular #ldnont restaurant abruptly closed say they still haven't received their final pay from the business's owners.

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Advocates warn proposed homeless funding shift could put lives at risk Dozens of outreach workers and agencies urge council to reject proposed changes ahead of a key vote.

Dozens of outreach workers and agencies urge council to reject proposed changes ahead of a key vote #ldnont

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What’s behind the debate over free bus passes for high school students Proposed two-year pilot would offer free transit passes to select high school students, but councillors are divided over design and value.

A proposed pilot would offer free transit passes to select high school students, but councillors are divided over its design and value #ldnont
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The LFP Podcast, ep. 226: Analysis of Mayor Josh Morgan's 2026 State of the City speech Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton, who offers his analysis of the 2026 State of the City address delivered by Mayor Josh Morgan

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton, who offers his analysis of the 2026 State of the City address delivered by Mayor Josh Morgan #ldnont

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EXCLUSIVE: Trio accused in explosives probe sought funding for drone defence system Three people charged in a London chemicals and firearms investigation appear in a video seeking funding for a drone defence system

Three people charged in a #ldnont chemicals and firearms investigation appear in a video seeking funding for a drone defence system
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Proposed $840K free bus program for students clears hurdle The program would provide free London Tranist passes to Grade 9 and 10 students at Clarke Road secondary school

The program would provide free London Transit passes to Grade 9 and 10 students at Clarke Road secondary school #ldnont
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Council committee narrowly backs mayor’s homeownership incentive The proposal now heads to council for a final vote on Feb. 10.

A housing ownership incentive program recently championed by the mayor narrowly survived a committee vote Tuesday, after councillors raised concerns about its impact on affordability #ldnont
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'National security issues' surface in London chemicals, firearms investigation The RCMP is assisting London police on “national security issues” related to the discovery of chemicals in a London home

Investigation tied to Western University expands as RCMP’s national security unit joins the case #ldnont
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Reluctant councillors back $7M pipeline deal to widen Sunningdale Road Cost-sharing agreement with Imperial Oil heads to full council for final approval Feb. 10

Cost-sharing agreement with Imperial Oil heads to full council for final approval Feb. 10 #ldnont

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Boyle warming centre running up to 66% over intended capacity amid deep cold Designed for 60 people experiencing homelessness, the city-run centre is seeing 90 to 100 a night.

Designed for 60 people experiencing homelessness, the city-run centre is seeing 90 to 100 a night #ldnont
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With shelter set to open, some nearby businesses beef up security Some businesses near London's new homeless shelter are spending heavily on security measures in response to a city project

“We don’t know what to expect, so I guess it’s plan for the worst, hope for the best." #ldnont
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Very tough loss for the newsroom. I only knew Derek for a little more than two years but he was always an absolute delight to work with, and damn good at his job.

Free Press photographer Derek Ruttan leaves 'remarkable legacy' Derek Ruttan, who died Monday, chronicled London's good, bad and ordinary for The Free Press for 28 years

Derek Ruttan, who died Monday, chronicled London's good, bad and ordinary for The Free Press for 28 years tinyurl.com/mw5rv6p5 #ldnont

RECAP: London Mayor Josh Morgan's 2026 State of the City address Mayor Josh Morgan delivered his 2026 State of the City address on Wednesday morning at RBC Place in downtown London

If you really want all the juicy deets, here is a recap of my live blog on the address:
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