Arguments for, against expanding London’s urban growth boundary

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As London’s population swells beyond expectation, and the city looks down the barrel of the national housing crisis, there are new questions about available land and its affordability. LFP reporter Jack Moulton takes a look at the city’s urban growth boundary, and why it should or shouldn’t be expanded. WHAT
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What to know about city council’s meeting cycle, and one complicated change

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Monday marked the first meeting of city council’s refreshed committees including the shrunken community and protective services committee. Reporter Jack Moulton explains the committee system, and why the smaller body already is presenting headaches. WHAT ARE COUNCIL’S STANDING COMMITTEES? City council has four committees that meet on a three-week cycle
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Police release images of suspect in Arabic shop pepper-spray attack

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London police on Friday released images of a suspect in a pepper-spray attack on two employees at an Arabic grocery store.
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London budget: The journey to a 7.3 % tax hike, and a dire warning for 2026

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Its official, property taxes will be increasing in the new year by over seven per cent — marginally lower than what was forecast in late October to help fund London's $1.4 billion spending plan.
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New debate rule counter to purpose of committees: Councillor

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Politicians now are allowed to end debate at certain committee meetings with a two-thirds majority vote, city council has decided.
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2025 city budget: Politicians OK $300K to fund downtown clean-up efforts

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Downtown London's business district will get some extra money for street cleaning and graffiti removal, but not for property damage or enhancing security
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The LFP Podcast, ep. 192: Examining London’s 2025 municipal budget

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Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton about city council getting ready to put the finishing touches on London's $1.4B budget for 2025.
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In budget talks, city politicians find $947K to save 60 winter shelter beds

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City politicians voted unanimously Wednesday to give some overnight shelter beds for the homeless a financial lifeline until new federal funding can be arranged.
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LIVE: Remembrance Day in London

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LFP journalists are covering the Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph in Victoria Park
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Mayor, police board question $16K Dubai trip: 'Every dollar matters'

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London Mayor Josh Morgan says “every dollar matters” and he supports the police board’s directive for police to explain how the force approves funding for training trips. Read More
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City budget: Politicians stare down 8.8% tax hike, and don't expect to cut it

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City politicians kicked off deliberations Thursday morning on a four-year budget presented by Mayor Josh Morgan that calls for an 8.8 per cent tax hike for London property owners in 2024. Read More
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Mayor Josh Morgan unveils budget calling for 8.8% tax hike in 2024

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Mayor Josh Morgan has unveiled his proposed city budget, which calls for a relatively huge property tax increase of 8.8 per cent this year, or $290 to the average London homeowner. Read More
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