Tag: Explainer
The path to 880K: Digging into the London region’s population future
After leading the province and country, London’s population growth is beginning to slow as federal government crackdowns on immigration take effect.
OHL Q+A: Our mid-season award winners
OHL reporter Ryan Pyette is taking questions about what’s happening on the ice, in the general managers’ suites and in the league office
London’s city councillors make about $65K per year. Is that enough?
London’s rapid growth and its impact on city politicians will be a key factor in the evaluation of councillors’ pay rate, two task force members say. London city council is gearing up to appoint a five-person, independent panel to analyze city councillor pay and whether local politicians are receiving the support they need, such as […]
The LFP Podcast, ep. 198: This may be the second-best London Knights team ever
Rachel Gilbert spoke with Ryan Pyette about the London Knights after the OHL trade deadline and where they rank in the franchise’s history.
Cha-ching? London housing starts near target to unlock big funding bonus
London is looking like it will meet its provincially set annual housing target for 2024, meaning city hall will have access to some significant cash. LFP’s Jack Moulton breaks down where London sits and why it has stepped out ahead of other cities. HOW IS LONDON DOING ON ITS TARGET? Ontario has committed to building […]
What’s driving increase in domestic violence reports in one area city?
St. Thomas police are reporting a significant increase in domestic violence cases and charges, averaging more than two calls a day in 2024 in a city of approximately 43,000 people. The department, which is dealing with an 11 per cent increase in domestic violence calls during the past three years, says the numbers do not […]
Interest rates, Donald Trump and London’s 2025 housing market outlook
London’s housing market ended 2024 on a positive note, bolstered by a strong fall that helped the region reach 8,000 homes sold for the first time in three years. All signs pointed to an even stronger 2025 amid lower interest rates and new mortgage rules meant to help first-time buyers. But clouds are now on […]
City hall’s transportation blueprint pays little mind to traffic calming
Reporter Jack Moulton dives into how traffic-calming is being included in the city’s new transportation master plan.
OHL Q+A: Reflecting on a ‘totally weird’ trade deadline
Taking questions about what’s happening on the ice, in the general managers’ suites and inside the league office throughout the season