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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Officials preach caution near rivers, creeks as heavy snowfall melts

London Free Press
Area conservation authorities are warning the public to be cautious around slippery riverbanks as a blast of above-zero weather melts snow dumped on the London region last week.   Environment Canada was calling for a high of 3 C and rain on Monday, followed by above-freezing temperatures through Wednesday before cooling
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Doug Ford promises to get tougher on the homeless. Is it a good idea

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Ontario's premier is pledging new legislation which promises a crackdown on public drug use and encampments and get more people indoors and into treatment, whether it violates their rights or not.
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Officials reject McDonald’s proposed on flood-prone northeast London land

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A committee of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority has rejected a proposal to build a strip mall and McDonald’s on a flood plain in northeast London. The authority’s hearing committee decided Tuesday to reject the application from Royal Premier Homes at 1310 Adelaide St. N. and 795 Windermere Rd
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Flood risk too great to allow fast-food joint in northeast London: Upper Thames officials

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Jack Moulton breaks down why officials are warning against the development.
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PHOTOS: One final day of Thames River walleye fishing

London Free Press
Friday marked the final day for fishing enthusiasts to catch walleye in Ontario before a two-month break during their mating season, and the banks of the Thames River were busy.
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Letters to the Editor: March 13, 2024

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City sunk it
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City politicians approved York Developments proposal for the $400-million project of 53 and 43-storey towers with 800 units at 50 King Street.

London Free Press
London’s downtown will get two massive new highrise residential towers at the fork of the Thames after city council threw its support behind the ambitious development on Tuesday. Read More
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City hall’s planning and environment committee Tuesday unanimously approved a pitch by York Developments for 53- and 43-storey towers at 50 King Street and an adjacent lot, a skyline altering 800 unit

London Free Press
A chorus of critics for what would be two massive residential highrise towers at the forks of the Thames River was met with an impassioned plea by city politicians to let the city grow. Read More
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Scattering a loved one's ashes along the Thames River? Here's the spot

London Free Press
A designated space to scatter a loved one’s ashes along the Thames River will soon be added to its boat launch, city hall officials say. Read More
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$9M Broughdale dike upgrade would reduce flooding risk for 200 homes

London Free Press
About 200 north London homes may be in line for reduced risk of flooding after city councillors Tuesday threw their support behind repairing the Broughdale dike. Read More
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Water safety warning issued for London region

London Free Press
Rain and higher temperatures will start melting the snow pack and cause area waterways to rise, the London-area conservation authority warned Friday. Read More
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