Will London voters consider 'strong mayor' powers in this fall's civic election?

This fall will mark the first civic election cycle in Ontario where the provincial strong mayor powers are a part of the equation

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London broadens push for better regional rail, transit

The coalition is pressing both levels of government to invest in better rail and transit links across Southwestern Ontario.

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London civic election: Races crowding as nomination deadline nears

LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton goes over which races to watch and why.

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What to know about campaign money ahead of London’s civic election

A look at who can donate, spending limits and what happens to leftover campaign funds.

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New labour deal boosts first-class London firefighter pay to $123K

City hall and London firefighters have reached an agreement on a two-year labour deal that will expire this year after both parties were scheduled for interest arbitration next month.

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City council votes 10-5 to move forward with push for 'special constables'

City hall will go ahead exploring hiring its own special constable service, city council has decided.

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Proposed midrise near Springbank Park 'good fit': Deputy mayor

The 10-storey, 91-unit apartment building across from Springbank Park was endorsed by a city council committee

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Decision delayed on Westmount mall office expansion proposal

Councillors deferred a rezoning request after debate over downtown office policy and concerns about retaining hundreds of jobs.

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Does London need 11 new special constables at a cost of $2M?

The new contingent would cover enforcement in areas such as community centres, parks and other public areas

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City facilities not part of proposed $5.7M winter response plan

London is poised to overhaul its winter response for the city's homeless after a brutal winter

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Analysis: Can London’s lowest-turnout wards close the gap?

Political scientists examine why some wards vote less – and what could change that.

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$1.3M lifeline to keep House of Hope supportive housing open a bit longer

London's downtown supportive housing facility is getting a lifeline for a few months before wrapping up operations next year.

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No balconies, 21 parking spaces in London 1,004-unit proposal

Developer says fewer costly features could help keep rents at or below market rates.

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London city hall gets $11.2M after meeting Queen's Park housing target

London has been awarded $11.2 million from the provincial government for meeting approximately 90 per cent of its housing targets for 2025

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Analysis: Why London's downtown will be hot topic on campaign trail

The state of London's downtown has been a perennial election issue, and 2026 will be no different

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City hall pushed to do more on empty core buildings. But don't expect a vacancy tax

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Bonus: Get your London Civic Election Briefing

Our newest reward for subscribers, a special edition of The LFP Extra newsletter focused on the election campaign, debuts July 3.

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Why London’s suburbs dominate civic election turnout

Election data shows the city’s outer wards continue to lead in voter turnout.

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I'll take . . . that one! London joins pre-set design 'catalogue' plan for home builds

"This catalogue approach really fills an important void that has been absent for far too long in Canada," MP Peter Fragiskatos said.

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London Transit explores new ways to reverse sharp ridership decline

Staff will study employer transit passes and special-event shuttles to attract more riders.

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Hot Stuff: A fireworks master shares his secrets to a super show

Meet the contractor behind London's Canada Day pyrotechnics. Part 2 of our series on people and things that make our region's summer sizzle.

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Farhi eyes 300 more downtown housing units as apartment conversion opens

Mayor Josh Morgan says office conversions are helping bring new residents downtown.

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London could spend thousands defending rejected seniors housing project

Long-term care provider appeals council’s rejection of a staff-supported northwest London development.

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Councillor questions fairness of development decisions across London

Councillors reject suggestion that planning decisions depend on neighbourhood.

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38-storey downtown proposal gets second lifeline despite unresolved concerns

Required emissions study remains incomplete as staff again recommend refusal.

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Southwestern Ontario dreams of better passenger rail service pick up speed

"What's the good of having a brand new, state-of-the-art terminal if the frequency and reliability of the train travel that comes out of it is subpar?"

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London’s latest downtown makeover plan wins support – and skepticism

Politicians back a new vision for the core but disagree on what should come first.

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Where is Canada Post replacing door-to-door delivery in London?

Canada Post expects the full transition for all four million addresses to happen over five years.

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What’s in London’s new downtown plan?

The long-awaited plan lays out a vision for downtown’s next decade.

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13 years on, city council set to vote anew on plan to turn church into housing

"This is a good adaptive redevelopment, and we've heard how the property has sat vacant since 2013," the deputy mayor said.

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