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On Monday, I had the pleasure of listening to the delegation of a group of mums from the White Oaks area, at the Environment and Transportation Committee meeting. And as a publicly outspoken pedestrian advocate, I was proud of them.

Not so proud of our local politicians.  read more »

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The London Community Foundation just released it's vital signs report on the city of London's health. Above is a graphic detailing the public's perception of our quality of life in London. This report grades various facets of London, such as Housing (C), Safety and the Arts (B), as well as the Environment and Equality (D).  read more »

The Police are an old institution. And any archaic institution, apart of a democratic nation-state, relies on citizenry complacency to expand its reach and power as a population grows. Broadly, across the globe, the Police are an institution mandated to serve and protect. Depending on how you view the contemporary nation-state you can dispute whom the Police are really mandated to serve and protect.  read more »

Thursday, police Cheif Murray Faulkner confirmed that incidents caught on video, showcasing local officers engaged in violent behaviour, would be investigated.

Joe Belanger, from the LFP, reports (Sept. 12/08) that one video taken Tuesday shows "an officer kicking a suspect on the ground during an arrest." Days earlier, a "TV crew riding with London Police on a patrol of a rowdyism-plagued student housing district near Fanshawe College recorded an arrest where an officer put a knee on a suspect's head."

Faulkner goes on to state that these incidents are not indicative of any systemic issues of the London Police Force. He promised accountability, and apparently urged anyone with videos of alleged exessive force to contact police.  read more »

Hey there,

 I'm wondering if anyone knows any good places in London to donate clothes and such items which I no longer need. I'm currently in the midst of cleaning out half my house in Mississauga, and will be moving back to London in September. I can't really find any good places around my place here that seem legit, so I figured I'd see if I can find suggestions for the London area.  read more »

Michele Girash sent this out on the LAN. I thought I would re-post it here. Meadowlily is a beautiful place in London used by thousands of people to escape their daily fumbling through our concrete jungle.

Please sign this petition if you get the chance.

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CHRW's first audio documentary contest is over and the winners have been chosen. The 6 member panel judged the entries, which were submitted by Western students, high school students, as well as London and area community members.

In first place is Allison Brown's "Jackie Washington at Eighty Eight," a Canadian folk legend's look back.  read more »