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.
Welcome banner
Opening Ceremony
MuseumLondon
City councillors
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.
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.
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...
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...
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. .
Pride London Art Show
Capping off a great evening at the TAP Creativity Centre @TAPCreativityON for the 34th Annual Pride London Art Show Gala Opening (show runs through July 19th)
www.tapcreativity.org
The new front door at FCG
MPP Terence Kernaghan presenting Trillium award to Adi Berardini
FCG Executive Director Adi Berardini talking about the accessibility project at new new back door.
With Adi Berardini, FCG Exec Director
At the New Door Project celebration at the Forest City Gallery recognition event for accessibility upgrades supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. More about the FCG at forestcitygallery.com
I had a great meeting this morning with student leaders from @fanshawesu, representing Fanshawe College students at the main, downtown, airport and south London campuses. We discussed housing, transit, public safety, local political engagement and other issues.
fsu.ca
Traffic Safety in Old North
I’ll be holding a discussion about neighborhood Traffic Safety on July 23. We’re focusing on Old North, where a crossing guard was recently injured and where several traffic calming petitions are pending. But these issues are common in other London neighborhoods and all are welcome!
I’m looking forward to attending @OntarioNature seminar “Bill 5 Explained: What it Means and What We Can Do Now”
July 9th 7pm, Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
With London Fire Department
Looking at some new cycle features at Watt-A-Ride
With City of London Go Green staff in Gibbons Park
Had some great conversations about e-bike and battery safety issues at “Watt A Ride” at Gibbons Park last Saturday.
PAWS Canada press release
PAWS Canada press release
Here is an urgent press release from PAWS Canada about a canine parvirus outbreak in the @LMCHousing property at 345-349 Wharncliffe Rd in #LdnOnt. Please resend to dog owners in the area, esp to person living in these buildings. More about PAWS Canada at www.pawscanada.ca
Hear the Sounds of Swing Band at Wolf Performance Hall June 23, 7pm
and
UWO’s New Horizons Band at the Paul Davenport Theatre June 28 at 11am
Sounds of Swing details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
New Horizons Band details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
On June 17 while on duty as a school crossing guard at St. James & Colborne Streets in London’s Old North, Michael-Ann was struck by a vehicle hit by a truck that went onto the sidewalk where she was sitting. To help with her expenses as she recovers, please consider donating to gofund.me/38d012c8
