City politician reflects on ‘making a bit of a scene’ with mid-debate exit

London Free Press
A first-term city councillor expressed no regrets about abruptly exiting a debate over rejigged ward boundaries, arguing his political colleagues were ignoring his and his constituents’ wishes. Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister walked out of a Tuesday meeting and didn’t return as city politicians debated changes to London’s 14 ward
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Sifton wants to add 900 to 1,300 homes to a 19ha (50-acre) site at 1511 Clarke Road,  at the southwest corner of Clarke and Kilally roads, said Phil Masschelein, senior vice-president at Sifton.

London Free Press
Sifton Properties may double the number of homes it will build in a residential area nudging up against Fanshawe conservation area by adding a mix of apartment towers and townhouses near an already approved subdivision. Sifton wants to add 900 to 1,300 homes to a 19-hectare (50-acre) site at 1511
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New London wards same as the existing ones, with few tweaks

London Free Press
London city councillors have decided on the new electoral boundaries that will be in place for the 2026 election. In a 13-1 vote, with Ward 7 Coun. Corrine Rahman opposed and Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister absent, the strategic priorities and policy committee decided Tuesday to keep London’s 14 wards
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All you need to know about London’s 25-year transportation master plan

London Free Press
London’s suburbs over the next 25 years will be getting a bigger and better networks of roads, revived bus rapid transit, bike lanes, and sidewalks, according to newly released details of city hall’s 25-year master transportation plan. LFP’s Jack Moulton explains what’s on the table so far. WHAT’S THE PLAN
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London charities’ holiday campaigns feel pinch as Canada Post strike drags on

London Free Press
The Canada Post strike is forcing London charities to pivot during prime holiday giving season, finding different ways to reach donors that typically drop a cheque in the mail at this time of year.   Both the Business Cares Food Drive, the single-largest annual campaign in support of the London Food
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Building lag may cost city hall millions in Queen’s Park housing cash

London Free Press
London is on the verge of losing millions of dollars in provincial funding for missing its housing starts target for 2024, a goal the city could easily hit if builders followed through on all projects approved by council. As of Oct. 31, city hall had issued building permits for 3,282
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Expelled politician plans apology for outburst, but blames staff for ‘baiting’ him

London Free Press
A Sarnia councillor kicked out of council's last meeting for poor behaviour says he'll apologize so he can participate again when council next meets.
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Children’s Museum meets cash goal, set to open in new spot in early 2025

London Free Press
Officials with the London Children’s Museum say they've raised enough money to open in their new home early next year.
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What to know as city council eyes rejig of London’s ward boundaries

London Free Press
For the first time in seven years, London is looking at changing its local electoral boundaries.
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Fire-hit Wortley Village building needs engineer’s assessment: City hall

London Free Press
A historic Wortley Village building appears to have dodged a date with a wrecking ball.
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Arguments for, against expanding London’s urban growth boundary

London Free Press
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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Extra, extra! Creative re-use of old newspaper building provides housing boost

London Free Press
Facing a housing crunch with its population expected to swell once Volkswagen’s electric-vehicle battery plant opens, St. Thomas is turning to creative ways to bulk up its housing supply.
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