Proposed regional sports park praised by councillors: ‘Great space’

London Free Press
A proposed “regional sports park” in south London would meet a growing demand for fields in the city and be a boon to tourism, city councillors say. Members of city council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to endorse a rezoning of a 13.5-hectare property at 3640 Dingman
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Three months in, London green-bin use running about 55 per cent

London Free Press
Three months after London rolled out its new green-bin program to households, little more than half are using the containers to divert kitchen waste from the city's landfill.
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Loss of free parking least of worries for downtown, OEV businesses

London Free Press
Businesses in downtown London and Old East Village, which benefited from free parking during the pandemic, would welcome a partial extension of the program, but argue more needs to be done to support them.
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What you need to know about London's 2024 road building plans

London Free Press
As the 2024 construction season ramps up, the city is preparing to either wrap up or begin several major projects throughout London, approximately $270 million worth of work.
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Pearson: Powell, a forward thinker ahead of her time

London Free Press
The recent passing of former London Community Foundation CEO Martha Powell reminds us of something far greater than just the loss of a prominent Londoner.
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Familiar face returns to London city hall as newly hired top manager

London Free Press
Sandra Datars Bere, the top bureaucrat at St. Thomas city hall, is leaving the job to take the helm with the City of London, where she formerly worked as the head of housing and social services. Read More
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Damaged in 2008, Springbank dam to finally be decommissioned this year

London Free Press
The city is getting ready to get to work on two major river projects in London's picturesque parks, the decommissioning of the Springbank dam and restoring the Harris Park shoreline. Read More
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City's assessment of London green bin rollout? So far, so good

London Free Press
Despite hiccups from a deep freeze in the region during launch week, and some confusion around size restrictions, the city says it is meeting its expectations for the new green bin program. Read More
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No proof homeless being forced, tricked to come to London: City staff

London Free Press
Stories about homeless people from outside the city coming to London against their will or under false pretenses will have to remain just stories. Read More
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What you need to know as London's green bin program finally launches

London Free Press
Years after first being proposed, and months after bins were dropped off at Londoner's driveways and new garbage trucks acquired, the city's compost program is ready to launch on Monday. Reporter Jack Moulton reviews what residents will need to know when they make the trip to the curb next week
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Cornies: Green bin use might help Londoners identify our wasteful ways

London Free Press
One could forgive staff at the City of London's waste management department if, this weekend, they have a few opening-night jitters. Read More
Columnists, Opinion, City of London, Garbage, Green bins, Recycling

London's new green bin program a hit . . . with squirrels

London Free Press
London's new green bin program hasn't launched officially yet, but the bins already are being serviced by neighbourhood critters. Read More
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