Month: January 2026
Forest City Food: Nourishing our local food system
When the local food movement first emerged in the early aughts, the prospect of obtaining fresh, nutrient-dense, and tasty products drove most of the interest. By the 2010s, however, proponents also began to make the case that buying local helped to make our import-reliant food system and the communities it serves more resilient. Programs such […]
Broad Perspective: Confessions of a fundraising professional
It is what folks in the fundraising sector would traditionally call, the “Giving Season”. Shannon LaHay is the Chief Executive Officer for the Brain Foundation of Canada. She’s also the President of the London and area chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, a chapter she helped create. She carved out some time for us […]
And You Are: Alyson Paisley
It’s all about the people. Working with brokers; Creating and cultivating relationships – internally and with customers; And training and mentoring younger employees. “No, an auto insurance policy in and of itself isn’t super sexy,” Alyson Paisley says with a laugh, “but the relationships always keep me engaged. This is a very people-centred business.” Paisley […]
London man charged in fatal crash involving delivery truck
Kerry Box of London was killed when a delivery truck collided with a sedan on Currie Road on May 1.
City backs down in bylaw dispute with downtown church helping homeless
City hall has backed down in a controversial bylaw dispute that threatened a church and charity’s efforts to feed and help homeless people.