Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, I encourage you to meaningfully engage with people with lived experience of mental health conditions & to recognize their knowledge as a vital form of expertise. This Learn more about this year's WHO Mental Health Day campaign: www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

Newcomer Day 2026 will be held tomorrow at Western University (1151 Richmond Street) at the Grand Hall, Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Drop in anytime between 12PM & 4PM Everyone is welcome! Learn more: london.ca/government/c...

The application form for the Boards & Commissions is live on the City of London website & available for individuals to apply Residents of #LdnOnt who are at least 18 years of age are invited to complete the application form no later than November 4 Learn more: london.ca/government/c...

Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse People. In Canada, these populations are murdered, abused, or disappear at shockingly high rates My thoughts are with those in mourning Learn more: publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.8...

Artist Spotlight: Today, we are featuring local artist Kevin Bice Kevin creates amazing works involving a wide variety of subjects in oil paint, charcoal, india ink, soft pastel & watercolour He works both on location & in his studio right here in #LdnOnt Learn more about Kevin: www.kevinbice.com

The @londonfoodbank.bsky.social kicked off its 38th annual Thanksgiving donation drive today in #LdnOnt, with its directors reflecting on four decades of community support as more Londoners than ever have been turning to the organization for help Learn more: www.londonfoodbank.ca

London Food Bank

Helping a generous community share its food resources.

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October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women & girls whose leadership, innovation, & determination have shaped Canada’s past, are driving change today, & are building a stronger future for everyone Learn more about remarkable Canadian women: www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...

On this day of Truth & Reconciliation I encourage you to further educate yourself, & your friends & family regarding the steps you can personally take right here in #LdnOnt to be an active participant in the TRC of Canada's 94 calls to action Learn more: london.ca/national-day...

A new Indigenous mural has been unveiled in the Parr Family Atrium in Thames Hall at Western University titled ‘Connection to Creation: Honouring the Anishinaabe Story of Turtle Island’ created by Saugeen First Nation Indigenous artist Jeanette Ladd Learn more: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/...

Housing First, Hope Always This September, LondonCares (LC) is spreading this message through public conversations focused on the shared goal of helping people move from homelessness toward housing & stability as quickly & sustainably as possible Learn more: londoncares.ca

Thank you to The PATCH for inviting me to your Sunrise Ceremony this morning, held in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation A special thank you also to Elder Mary Lou Smoke for sharing your traditional teachings and guidance with us Learn more: nctr.ca/about/truth-...

Check out the free Truth & Reconciliation workshop tomorrow, hosted by Magpie's Collective Creations, upstairs in the kids section of the Covent Market from 11 AM to 3 PM Stop by the Covent Garden Market to participate in coloring beautiful, free colour cards created by local First Nations artists

Check out the Punk Rock Flea Market (PRFM) this weekend on Dundas Place Through community-driven art installations, charitable initiatives, & partnerships with local organizations, PRFM provides a platform for small businesses to connect to the public Learn more: www.punkrockfleamarketlondon.com

The City of #LdnOnt is excited to bring back the much-loved fall tradition of opening up City Hall from September 24 until October 25 and inviting Londoners to Fall in Love with the Forest City by enjoying the Fall colours from our top floor observation deck Learn more: london.ca/FallintheFor...

Thank you to the SoHo Community Association for including me in your Historical Exhibit Launch as part of Doors Open London last Saturday. The guided tour by Western Historians of the 10 new outdoor historical signs around Village SoHo was very interesting! I highly recommend checking them out!

Pick up a free tree tomorrow for National Tree Day! The City of #LdnOnt is giving away over 2,000 trees for residents to plant at home Londoners can pick from different types of native trees while supplies last. There is a limit of 2 trees per vehicle Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/bra...

Thank you to the #LdnOnt Black Heritage Council for inviting me to your Family Fall Community Cookout last week. I appreciate the opportunity to help build community and celebrate the beginning of the Fall season through the sharing of delicious foods and fellowship.

Check out Museum London this Saturday during Doors Open London celebrations for their free annual Community Corn Roast with artist, writer, & gardener Ron Benner from 12:45 PM to 4 PM. Join Ron in celebrating the 21st anniversary of his outdoor photographic & garden installation, As the Crow Flies

Important Notice for all Bus Riders & Drivers in #LdnOnt Express Route 90 has begun using a small, completed section of London’s first centre running bus lanes on Wellington Rd between Simcoe St & Grand Ave Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/fea...

Yesterday, the city of #LdnOnt celebrated the planting of the 200th tree at Village Soho along the pathway that connects to the Thames Valley Parkway These trees will stand as a living legacy of London’s bicentennial year Learn More: london.ca/newsroom/cit...

Congratulations to the SoHo Community Association on a successful “Get to Know Soho” Market yesterday. I had a great time chatting and connecting with community members. It's events like these that make #LdnOnt neighbourhoods such great places to live.

Thank you to the London Arts Council & LBMX for inviting me to share remarks at the opening ceremony of ExtravaBandza yesterday. I appreciate the opportunity to show my support for these amazing local talents! Learn more about other opportunities to uplift local talent in #LdnOnt www.londonarts.ca

Be sure to check out the Get to Know SoHo Market tomorrow, Sunday, September 13, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Meredith Park in #LdnOnt Join in on a celebration of local creativity, small businesses, & community spirit! Admission is free Learn more: soholondon.ca/events/the-g...

Check out the ExtravaBandza on Dundas St between Ridout & Talbot tomorrow from 12PM to 9PM There will be incredible live music, arts activities, dancing, karaoke, vendors, raffles, & more, presented by LBMX & the #LdnOnt Arts Council! Learn more: www.londonarts.ca/post/extrava...

Stompfest is back, bigger & more local than ever, thanks to Stompbox London. This local music & arts collective is dedicated to featuring & uplifting amazing musicians, artists & creatives across #LdnOnt Come join in on the community fun! Learn more: www.stompboxlondon.ca

Welcome home, Mustangs & Falcons! Moving to a new city & starting school at the same time can be difficult, but there are lots of tips & resources to help you feel right at home Get settled in #LdnOnt by learning about services & programs available through this article: london.ca/newsroom/wel...

Thank you to the Blackfriars Community Association for hosting another warm & welcoming Blackfriars Bridge Bash last weekend! It was great to spend some time connecting with the local community, checking out the great vendors, & exploring the amazing artwork displayed along the Blackfriars Bridge

Thank you to the #LdnOnt & District Labour Council for hosting a Labour Day BBQ today Labour Day in #Canada has its roots in a 1872 printers’ strike. That event was a cornerstone in the changing relations between governments & workers Learn more: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/o...

Catch up on everything happening in #Ward13 —from back-to-school safety & Doors Open London, to tariff protection programs & the new LTC Transit App. Read the latest newsletter through the link in my Linktree.

Check out the Blackfriars Bridge Bash tomorrow hosted on Blackfriars Bridge by the Blackfriars Neighbourhood Association from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM There will be games, activities, an art show, live music, vendors, & recent park improvements to explore. Learn more: london.ca/NeighbourhoodParkEvents