Hello
Welcome to the October 2023 newsletter with news and events from Ward 13.
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Ward 13 Newsletter items:
- A note from the Councillor
- City of London to Recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Encampment Strategy: Service Depot Community Engagement Meeting Update
- Community Fundraising Team for Health & Homelessness Fund for Change Unveiled
- London’s Building Safer Communities Fund Grant Program
- Green Bin Implementation
- VIA Rail – Additional Departures
- Improved Access at Riverside Boat Launch Will Soon Help Support Londoners Scattering Funeral Ashes
- Navigating London’s Busiest Construction Season
- Construction Notices and Road Closures
- Construction Notice – Mud Creek Phase 2A – Oxford Street Culvert Installation Project
- Planning Applications
- Cavendish Cres East and Riverside Park and Mitchell A. Baran Park 2024 Infrastructure Renewal Program
- Notice of Public Engagement Opportunity for Clark’s Bridge Project (Wellington Gateway Rapid Transit)
- Infrastructure Projects 2023 – Ward 13
- The City of London’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
- Upcoming events in October
- Government Representative Contact Info
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A note from the CouncillorHello residents of Ward 13
In October, we have the chance to gather with family and be thankful for the good things in our lives. But for some of the people in our community, there’s too little to be thankful for. I want to challenge each of you to find a way to support those people who need help this fall. The London Food Bank’s Fall Food Drive is underway, and they need your help. If you can find some room in your budget to give a donation to the Food Bank, it would bring some much needed relief to our neighbours. Compassion is the best way to show your thankfulness.
Regards,
David Ferreira
Councillor Ward 13, London Ontario
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| City of London to Recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
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| On September 30, the City of London commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the survivors of residential schools and their communities. This day emphasized the significance of understanding the traumatic history of residential schools as a part of the reconciliation process. Additionally, September 30 was recognized as Orange Shirt Day, a movement initiated in 2013 to shed light on the intergenerational effects of Indian Residential Schools. |
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| Encampment Strategy: Service Depot Community Engagement Meeting Update |
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| The second community engagement meeting will be held on Thursday October 19th, 2023, from 5:30pm – 9pm at Kinsman Recreation Centre. |
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| Community Fundraising Team for Health & Homelessness Fund for Change Unveiled, Aims to Grow $25M Donation to $35M |
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The London’s Health & Homelessness Fund for Change has introduced a community matching initiative to expand a significant $25 million donation from an anonymous family to a potential $35 million. This initiative is a call for Londoners to collectively address the city’s homelessness issue, with the Fund for Change aiming to support the health and homelessness system response, especially the initial hubs that provide supportive housing for the city’s unhoused population.
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| London’s Building Safer Communities Fund Grant Program |
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| London has launched the Building Safer Communities Fund Grant program to support youth projects addressing gun and gang violence. Funded by the Federal Ministry of Public Safety and available to London-based non-profits and grassroots groups, there’s a total of $2,783,933 available for projects from December 2023 to March 2026. For detailed information and application, visit: https://getinvolved.london.ca/bscf. |
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Green Bin Implementation and Collection Program ChangesThe Green Bin program begins in January 2024, and Green Bins begin to be distributed to residents later this fall. The collection frequency for Green Bin and Blue Box will be weekly (same day), and garbage will be bi-weekly (same day). The only exception will be the collection day changes after a Statutory Holiday.
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| VIA Rail – Additional Departures |
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VIA Rail is pleased to announce 23 additional departures between Toronto and Ottawa, and London and Toronto, starting October 24, 2023.
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| Improved Access at Riverside Boat Launch Will Soon Help Londoners Scattering Funeral Ashes |
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Improvements are underway at Riverside Boat Launch in London to provide a dedicated space for scattering funeral ashes along the Thames River.
While there are no restrictions on scattering ashes in city parks or the river, the enhanced site will offer a tranquil and safe location for mourners. Londoners are advised to remain cautious near the river and avoid leaving non-biodegradable items behind during the ritual.
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| Navigating London’s Busiest Construction Season |
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London saw thousands of students return to school last month, coinciding with numerous road construction projects throughout the city. Navigating these areas are challenging, and we have included tips to ensure safe transit. There are approximately 50 construction projects taking place, essential for the city’s growth and safety. Notably, Quebec Street in Old East Village had recently reopened, and Queens Avenue’s reopening had facilitated westbound downtown travel, though some minor restrictions remained for cleanup tasks. **Please see link for more information.At a glance – Major projects underway
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| Construction Notice and Road Closures |
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| Construction Notice – Mud Creek Phase 2A – Oxford Street Culvert Installation Project |
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The City of London will soon be starting the third Phase (Phase 2A) of a construction project in your area to reduce flooding in the Oxford Street and Proudfoot Lane areas and provide environmental enhancements throughout the Mud Creek corridor.
Work Details:
• Open cut to excavate for the new culvert.
• Installation of twin culverts under Oxford St. W.
• Installation of headwall structures and railings
• Realignment of existing watermain
• Restoration of boulevards
• Minor grading and restoration of banks near the headwalls
• Tree planting
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File: 39T-21505/Z-9416Application type: Notice of Planning Application and Zoning By-Law Amendment re:
Location: 323 Oxford Street West, 92 & 825 Proudfoot Lane
File No.: 39T-21505/Z-9416
Applicant: Applicant: Sam Katz Holdings Inc.
For inquiries, please contact: Sean Meksula, Planning & Development at smeksula@london.ca.
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File: OZ-9483Application type: Notice of Planning Application and Zoning By-Law Amendment re:
Location: 604 Beaverbrook Ave.
File No.: OZ-9483
Applicant: 604 Beaverbrook Developments Inc.
For inquiries, please contact: Alanna Riley, Planning & Development at ariley@london.ca
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File: OZ-9517Application type: Notice of Revised Planning Application for Zoning re:
Location: 610-620 Beaverbrook Ave.
File No.: OZ-9517
Applicant: Old Oak Properties
For inquiries, please contact: Alanna Riley, Planning & Development at ariley@london.ca
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File: Z-9561Application type: Notice of Revised Planning Application and Zoning By-Law Amendment re:
Location: 200 Albert St.
File No.: Z-9561
Applicant: 200 Albert London Incorporated
For inquiries, please contact: Nancy Pasato, Planning & Development at npasato@london.ca
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File: Z-9616Application type: Notice of Planning Application and Zoning By-Law Amendment re:
Location: 323 Horton Rd. E.
File No.: Z-9616
Applicant: Zelinka Priamo Ltd.
For inquiries, please contact: Alanna Riley, Planning & Development at ariley@london.ca
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File: Z-9622Application type: Notice of Revised Planning Application and Notice for Public Meeting for Zoning By-Law and Official Plan Amendments re:
Location: 50 King St. & 399 Ridout St. N.
File No.: Z-9622
Applicant: 50 King Street London Ltd (c/o York Developments)
For inquiries, please contact: Sonia Wise, Planning & Development at swise@london.ca
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| Cavendish Cres. East & Riverside Park & Mitchell A. Baran Park 2024 Infrastructure Renewal Program |
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In 2024, the City plans to reconstruct Cavendish Crescent East the Greenway low level trunk sanitary sewer through Riverside and Mitchell A. Baran Parks to replace aging infrastructure.This project includes the following improvements:
- replacement of watermain and water services to property line
- replacement of sanitary sewer, along with partial private drain connection renewals where applicable
- extension of storm sewer, along with partial private drain connection renewals where applicable
- sidewalk replacement
- utility upgrades
- concrete curb and gutter replacement
- road reconstruction with new asphalt road surface
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| Notice of Public Engagement Opportunities for Clark’s Bridge Project (Wellington Gateway Rapid Transit) |
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| As the City of London prepares to widen Clark’s Bridge (Wellington Bridge) in 2024/2025 as part of the Wellington Gateway (Rapid Transit) project, we are hosting a public engagement period from October 5 – 20, 2023, for residents, businesses and property owners to learn about the project and view near-final designs. |
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| Infrastructure Projects 2023 – Ward 13 |
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| The City of London’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan |
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| Upcoming Events in October |
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| Government Representative Contact Info |
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All levels of government are here to assist, please reach out to us at: To connect with me as your City Councillor:
Councillor – Ward 13, City of London
MPP – London-North Centre:
MP – London North Centre:
MP – London-Fanshawe:
Thames Valley District School Board Trustees – Ward 13:
London District Catholic School Board Trustee – Ward 13:
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