Wray: Why risk-averse London needs a ring road (and the region, too)

Wray: Why risk-averse London needs a ring road (and the region, too)
London Free Press
Building a ring road today is an opportunity for London to fix historical mistakes that have constrained the city, an academic argues
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A pelican, a snapping turtle and a metaphor for making London better

A pelican, a snapping turtle and a metaphor for making London better
London Free Press
What does one civic leader's anecdote about a seabird struggling to lift off say about London's prosperity? More than you might think.
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$7.8B in U.S. exports at stake as tariff threat hits London manufacturers

$7.8B in U.S. exports at stake as tariff threat hits London manufacturers
London Free Press
Manufacturers in London plan to cut their workforce as the fallout of threatened 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian-made goods exported to the United States is already being felt, the manager of the London Region Manufacturing Council said Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump said the tariffs would kick in Tuesday, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]
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Jobs, $7.8B in U.S. exports at stake as tariff threat hits London manufacturers

Jobs, $7.8B in U.S. exports at stake as tariff threat hits London manufacturers
London Free Press
Manufacturers in London plan to cut their workforce as the fallout of threatened 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian-made goods exported to the United States is already being felt, the manager of the London Region Manufacturing Council said Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump said the tariffs would kick in Tuesday, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]
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Apartment conversion that’s drawn fire meets building rules: Planner

London Free Press
A controversial south London apartment conversion plan aligns with city and Ontario building rules and won’t result in any tenants being evicted, the project planner says. A proposal to double the apartment units in five buildings at 145 Base Line Rd. W. to 30 from 15, set to be debated
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Building up in the 'burbs: Development hitting new heights outside core

London Free Press
London's skyline is reaching new heights, and not just downtown anymore.
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A rapid transit 'village' in northwest London – just no rapid transit

London Free Press
On paper, it still lives — a bus rapid transit route in northwest London of just the kind the city hopes will attract high-density residential development. In practice, it's a phantom route because city council cancelled it.
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City politicians hear neighbour concerns, OK 732 new homes at six sites

London Free Press
A small village worth of housing plans made its way through city hall Tuesday, and while there was some public pushback, it did not sway politicians.
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High-end neighbourhood set for fight over plan to build townhouses

London Free Press
A new fight is breaking out over infill housing in a high-end London neighbourhood, this one trained on the site of a land deal linked to the War of 1812.
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Letters to the Editor: February 1, 2024

London Free Press
In response to Michael Luce's letter to the editor Vacation details, please (Jan. 27) I have some better questions. Read More
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New approach was to end sidewalk fights. So why not on Regent Street?

London Free Press
Residents of an Old North street are urging city hall to curb its plans for sidewalks that will fell at least 11 trees, questioning why the project is going ahead when officials are piloting a new community engagement process to reduce the number of such disputes. Read More
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Open for infill: Council gives green light to tower, townhomes

London Free Press
Builders, fire up your backhoes, London’s single-family neighbourhoods are open for infill construction. Read More
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