Media Releases

Let it Go! Recycle your old electronics this weekend

May 31, 2012 -  The City of London is joining forces with the John Labatt Centre and Staples this weekend, hosting two great events where residents can recycle electronics and win prizes.
 

Organizational announcement

May 30, 2012 -  As part of the ongoing review of our organizational structure, London City Council recently approved the elimination of the Executive Director position.

City of Champions welcomes home our London Knights

May 28, 2012 - The City of London is throwing a “Welcome Home” party today for The London Knights to celebrate their thrilling Memorial Cup tournament as well as their Ontario Hockey League championship this season.

City lifts water ban effective 6 p.m. Saturday May 26

May 26, 2012 - Effective 6 p.m. Saturday May 26, The City of London is lifting its mandatory ban on outdoor watering.

Weekend water situation for London

May 25, 2012 - The City’s by-law enforcement staff have started patrols and will work over the weekend to ensure Londoners are obeying the mandatory ban on outdoor water use including lawn and garden watering, filing pools, washing cars, washing driveways, etc.

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund celebrates LEED Gold certification for the City of London’s Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA and Library

May 25, 2012 - Lise Burcher, councillor for the City of Guelph and a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament for London North Centre congratulated the City of London on the LEED® Gold certification conferred by the Canada Green Building Council on the Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA & Library. 
 

City will enforce mandatory outdoor water ban

May 25, 2012 - The City’s by-law enforcement staff will work through the weekend to ensure Londoners are obeying the mandatory ban on outdoor water use.
 

Fire Department requests Londoners abide by City's water ban

May 25, 2012 - The London Fire Department is requesting all homeowners and local business abide by the mandatory ban on outside water use.

London institutes mandatory ban on outdoor water use

May 25, 2012 -The City has declared a mandatory ban on outdoor water use while municipal reservoirs are being filled.

City of Champions welcomes home our London Knights

May 25, 2012 -The City of London will throw a huge “Welcome Home” party Monday for The London Knights to celebrate their great Memorial Cup tournament as well as their Ontario Hockey League championship this season.
 

You’re Invited! Join us at the ReThink London June events

May 25, 2012 -After an exciting launch to ReThink London, and a compelling call to action by Peter Mansbridge, the ReThink London Team would to invite you to two important events coming up in June.
 

Pipeline break - UPDATE

May 24, 2012 - Londoners are being asked to continue restricting water usage indoors and outdoors in the wake of the water transmission pipeline rupture yesterday near Lake Huron. Additional information is provided in the news release and an update issued at 1:45 p.m.
 

Water use restrictions requested

May 23, 2012 - The City of London is requesting all residents and businesses implement water use reductions in response to a break on the transmission pipeline between the water treatment plant near Grand Bend and the City of London. Additional information is provided in the news release and an update issued at 11 a.m.

New City Manager announced

May 17, 2012 -  London's new City Manager is a dynamic and respected leader who has more than 20 years of municipal government experience, as well as an extensive educational background.

Spray pads opening for 2012 season

May 17, 2012 -  Just in time for the long weekend, kids can get wet and have fun at City of London spray pads.

National study praises London for strong vision and strategic investment in downtown

May 16, 2012 -  According to a new study about the value of investing in Canadian downtowns, London's downtown might be small in area but it is a big contributor to the city?s success.

City to test notification for sidewalk maintenance

May 14, 2012 -  This summer, the City of London will begin using lawn signs as a method for communicating sidewalk replacement work happening in test areas of the city.

Million Tree Challenge - Ward showdown

May 14, 2012 -  Six City Council members today squared off in a friendly Ward Showdown competition to see which of their wards can plant the most trees on private property this spring and fall.

London takes part in Emergency Preparedness Week

May 7, 2012 -  May 6 to 12 is National Emergency Preparedness week. Londoners are invited to attend an Emergency Preparedness Open House on Saturday, May 12. 

Book of Congratulations - Queen's Diamond Jubilee

May 2, 2012 -  The City of London is providing the public with the opportunity to offer their congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen during her Diamond Jubilee year.