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Councillors push back on 'low-risk' home food business proposal "This is a scary situation we’re getting into – we cannot allow this to happen," said Ward 14 Coun. Steven Hillier.

"This is a scary situation we’re getting into – we cannot allow this to happen," said Ward 14 Coun. Steven Hillier #ldnont
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City politicians buck staff advice, refuse heritage tag for 1870s-era building The historic 1800s-era farmhouse in Hyde Park that's home to Crossings Pub and Grill could have a date with the wrecking ball on the horizon after city politicians endorsed a plan for two apartment bu...

The historic 1800s-era farmhouse in Hyde Park that’s home to Crossings Pub and Grill could have a date with the wrecking ball on the horizon after city politicians endorsed a plan for two apartment buildings to replace it #ldnont

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Councillors question province’s blue box shakeup affecting hundreds They are puzzled why new provincial rules threaten to end blue box collection for non-residential buildings on residential pickup routes.

They are puzzled why new provincial rules threaten to end blue box collection for non-residential buildings on residential pickup routes #ldnont
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Inside London's first new public housing project in 50 years Tenants are moving in to the first completed apartment building at London and Middlesex Community Housing's Reimagine Southdale project, the first new build for public housing in the city in 50 years

Tenants are moving in to the first completed apartment building at London and Middlesex Community Housing’s Reimagine Southdale project, the first new build for public housing in the city in 50 years #ldnont
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Should this 1870s-built house, now a restaurant, be razed for apartments? Developer and city hall are at odds over prospect of demolishing a historic building that's now home to a restaurant to build apartments

A local developer and city hall are at odds over the prospect of demolishing a historic building in Hyde Park that’s now home to a restaurant in order to build apartment towers #ldnont
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$400M water upgrade needed as St. Thomas industrial boom spikes demand If the provincial government does not help, water users, including homeowners and businesses, will pay more.

If the provincial government does not help, water users, including homeowners and businesses, will pay more #ldnont
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How London councillors’ new pay compares to other Ontario cities London’s 14 ward councillors serving on city council in the 2026–30 term and beyond are set for a 35 per cent pay hike.

London’s 14 ward councillors serving on city council in the 2026-30 term and beyond are set for a 35 per cent pay hike. #ldnont
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London spent $1.3M on software it won't ever use: City officials City hall revealed the price tag for software in the works for more than a decade that it now never intends to use – more than $1 million.

City hall has revealed the price tag for software in the works for more than a decade that it now never intends to use – more than $1 million. #ldnont
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Catholic officials mull future of downtown land as old school comes down A longtime downtown landmark is coming down, with the Catholic diocese starting the demolition of the former St. Peter's school that they say was an expensive building to maintain.

Demolition has begun on the former St. Peter’s school in downtown London, what the London diocese called an expensive building to maintain during the years #ldnont
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Former Conservative MP appointed to London police board: Sources Mike Wallace, who served as an MP from 2006 to 2015, will be announced Thursday as the provincial appointee, the source said.

Mike Wallace, who served as an MP from 2006 to 2015, will be announced Thursday as the provincial appointee, the source said. #ldnont
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Work begins on Legacy Village – here’s how it could reshape east London Ground was officially broken Wednesday on the first tower of what will become the largest residential development in London’s history.

Ground was officially broken Wednesday on the first tower of what will become the largest residential development in London’s history #ldnont
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City council approves 35% pay hike for next term, scraps severance plan Following a 9-6 vote at Tuesday’s meeting, council approved an increase in pay.

Following a 9-6 vote at Tuesday’s meeting, council approved an increase in pay #ldnont
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Amid changes to recycling pickup, London businesses ask: What about us? Some businesses and institutions either will be left with hefty contractor bills or sending their recyclables to the landfill

Some businesses and institutions either will be left with hefty contractor bills or sending their recyclables to the landfill #ldnont
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The path to 3.6%: A belt-tightening budget season dawns at city hall City hall is fully in budget mode, preparing presentations and pop-ups for the public ahead of formal deliberations later this month.

City hall is fully in budget mode, preparing presentations and pop-ups for the public ahead of formal deliberations later this month #ldnont
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Ontario defends major shakeup of conservation authorities amid NDP alarm The province is proposing to consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into seven under a new agency.

The province is proposing to consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into seven under a new agency #ldnont
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ANALYSIS: Could city council's 40% pay raise backfire at the ballot box? Even if most politicians and experts agree the council workload deserves higher pay, it's still a politically awkward move, observers say

Even if most politicians and experts agree the council workload deserves higher pay, it's still a politically awkward move, observers say #ldnont
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Want a home? City hall revives down-payment loan program City hall aims to process applications within two weeks.

City hall aims to process applications within two weeks #ldnont
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City council backs 40% pay raise, severance plan for next term Politicians voted 12-3 in favour of the pay raise.

Council voted 12-3 for the pay raise to $94,222 (a 40% increase from $67,420 in 2025) to take effect after the upcoming election. Despite not being recommended by the task force, council also voted in favour of severance for failed re-election #ldnont
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Canada Post shake-up: Is your rural Southwestern Ontario outlet safe? The future of dozens of London-region rural post offices could soon be in play, as a moratorium on closing rural postal outlets is lifted.

The future of dozens of London-region rural post offices could soon be in play, as a moratorium on closing rural postal outlets is lifted #ldnont #swont
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London mayor proposes 3.6% tax hike in 2026 budget Josh Morgan released his budget update Monday afternoon with a proposed 2026 property tax hike of 3.6 per cent

This represents an increase of $54 for every $100,000 in assessed residential value #ldnont
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What Londoners need to know about big blue-box collection changes Recyclables collection will be handled by the national non-profit Circular Materials.

Beginning in the new year, all municipalities cities across Ontario, including #ldnont, will be absolved of their duty to pick up the contents of recycling bins
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London's civic election is one year away. Who's running for another term? London is officially one year out from its next municipal election, with voters scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 26, 2026.

London is officially one year out from its next municipal election, with voters scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 26, 2026 #ldnont
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London's long-delayed addiction recovery hub set to open Monday London's HART hub is one of 28 hubs announced across Ontario last year as part of a $550-million provincial initiative over three years.

The highly anticipated facility is one of 28 hubs announced across Ontario last year as part of a $550-million provincial initiative over three years #ldnont
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Politicians move to close 'loophole' after Elmdale project sparks concern This comes after one developer applied to squeeze 32 bedrooms between two buildings.

This comes after one developer applied to squeeze 32 bedrooms between two buildings #ldnont
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How London landed on farm-field shelters for the homeless While the city council gave the site the green light, significant work remains before it can welcome residents.

While the city council gave the site the green light, significant work remains before it can welcome residents #ldnont
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Former Thames Valley associate director charged with mail theft Linda Nicholls, former associate director of the Thames Valley District school board, is charged with mail theft, London police say

Linda Nicholls, former associate director of the Thames Valley District school board, is charged with mail theft, #ldnont police say
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Pet waste, yes, but diapers ruled out for London's green bin system tweak London will be allowing some residents to put pet waste in their green bins as part of a new pilot project, but not human waste in the form of diapers or menstrual products.

London will be allowing some residents to put pet waste in their green bins as part of a new pilot project, but not human waste in the form of diapers or menstrual products #ldnont
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City council backs micro-shelter site but hurdles remain The goal is to open the shelters before the end of the year, though Mayor Josh Morgan stated that it is easier said than done.

The goal is to open the shelters before the end of the year, though Mayor Josh Morgan stated that it is easier said than done #ldnont
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What to know about new push to save speed cameras in London Several members of London city council are behind a renewed call to retain speed cameras

Despite Premier Doug Ford publicly swatting down an attempt by some Ontario mayors to preserve the speed cameras the province has signalled it will ban, London politicians will be looking for their colleagues to support another push #ldnont
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Industrial park site backed for London’s modular homeless shelters Council will decide whether to approve the plan at its Oct. 14 meeting.

Council will decide whether to approve the plan at its Oct. 14 meeting #ldnont

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