Tag: Old East Village
City-owned core parking lots may be perfect spots for new housing: Mayor
Could five downtown-area London parking lots be used for new housing development? The mayor and city staff are looking to find out. Based on a commitment from Mayor Josh Morgan’s 2024 state of the city address, city staff are seeking council’s approval to open up several city-owned parking lots to development proposals for “high-density housing, […]
Western Fair mural marathon leaves lasting mark on Old East Village
Twenty-five street artists. A 10-day festival. One lasting impact on Old East Village.  Giant murals now grace three of the four sides of Queens Park, the green space on the northwest corner of the Western Fair Racetrack â the result of a marathon effort by Canadian and international street artists during this yearâs Western Fair. […]
Brews News: Autumn harvest time for tastiest beers
Autumn is a time for Oktoberfest vibes, harvest celebrations and the tastiest beers of the year.
Western Fair: Want to get away from the midway? There’s still plenty to do
So you’ve been on the rides, you’ve tried some of the food, and now you’re looking for other things to do to round out your trip to the Western Fair.
250-unit apartment project pitched for heart of Old East Village
A London resettlement agency is pushing ahead with an ambitious mega-build in London’s Old East Village, seeking a rezoning approval from city council with the goal of getting shovels in the ground by year’s end. Â The Cross Cultural Learner Centre is seeking a zoning amendment to allow a two-building, 247-unit development with underground parking […]
Western Fair: What’s new this year (skateboarders!) and what not to miss
The Western Fair, one of London’s oldest and most beloved traditions, begins its 10-day run Thursday. This year, alongside fan favourites, there also will be new attractions on stage and skateboards. Free Press reporter Jack Moulton takes a look at what fair-goers can expect. WHAT’S NEW? Live music buffs will be dining well at this […]
Brews News: Good local choices for convenience store shelves
What should the local craft section look like in the London area Here are six to pique the interest of corner stores.
Which heritage buildings could lose protection, and what will replace them
Five properties are recommended by city staff to be removed from the heritage registry during Monday’s meeting of city council’s planning committee, meaning they could be destined for the wrecking ball in order to build anew. LFP’s Jack Moulton takes a look at the properties as they are now, and what they might become. 243 […]
Pair found in stolen vehicle arrested, one faces drug charges
A London man and Brantford woman face charges after two people were found in a stolen car near Old East Village, city police say.
PHOTOS: Remembering London’s Old East Village explosion, five years later
Wednesday will mark five years since an explosion rocked London’s Old East Village, destroying homes and stunning the city.