City of London: Ward 13 October 2025 Newsletter

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As we get into October, I ask us to slow down, look around, and decide what kind of city we want to be. Let’s notice our neighbours, lend a hand where we can, and show up for our fellow people. My message to you this month is: small choices add up, patience in traffic, care at crosswalks, a kind word, a thoughtful email, or a smile. If we listen more and judge less, that all translates into a city that’s safer, fairer, and full of opportunity. The future of London isn’t something that happens to us, it’s something we make, as people of this great city.

We have real chances this month to shape London’s next chapters. The Downtown Plan is moving into its next phase, and the Mobility Master Plan is open for final public review. If you have a thought about how Downtown should look, feel, or work, or how we live, work, gather, or move, I’m asking you to put it on the record by engaging with the Downtown Plan or MMP work. More details in the newsletter.

Ward 13 Community Chats wrap for the season this month. I’ve rescheduled the Cavendish chat and added a Midtown chat, and the Oxford Park chat is also happening in October. I hope to see you there.

With shorter days and Halloween on the horizon, please take extra care around crosswalks and school zones, and let’s keep our streets friendly for trick-or-treaters.

I’m grateful for how Londoners keep showing up for one another, quietly, consistently, and with purpose. Let’s carry that spirit into October. Wishing you a thoughtful month and a warm Thanksgiving.

Warm regards,

David Ferreira
Councillor Ward 13, London Ontario
519-661-2489 ext. 4013 | dferreira@london.ca

For more information on newsletters, ward meetings, current city initiatives, and other resources, please visit my website at www.davidferreira.ca.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to honour the lives lost and the families who have mourned their loved ones, and to reflect on the many ways the Residential School legacy impacts the lives of the survivors and their families.

Every day we should honour and respect the history, languages, and culture of the diverse Indigenous people in our community. 

TRC Reports here

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The City of London is developing a new Downtown Plan to guide growth and revitalization in our core, supporting more residential, commercial, and employment opportunities.

Over the summer, Londoners shared input through a community survey, and in September, an in-person Downtown Summit brought together businesses and community groups to exchange ideas.

📣 The next step is a virtual public meeting, where residents can hear project updates, ask questions, and share feedback:

🗓 Thursday, October 2, 2025

🕕 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (via Zoom webinar)

Register today at getinvolved.london.ca/downtownplan

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The Mobility Master Plan (MMP)—London’s long-term vision for how people move around our city—has been approved by Council and is now open for public review until October 8, 2025.

✅ Share your feedback to help guide how the plan is put into action:

• Online: Get Involved London
• Email: mmp@london.ca

Want to stay involved? Apply to join the new Mobility & Transportation Working Group, which will bring community voices directly into future transportation projects and decisions.

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The City of London is inviting residents to apply for two current vacancies on local boards and committees. Both positions run until November 14, 2026, and applications are due by Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

• Covent Garden Market Board of Directors: Help guide the Market as a hub for food, culture, and community pride. Meetings are held monthly on the last Friday at noon.
• Committee of Adjustment: Play a role in local planning by reviewing minor variances and property consents. Meetings take place weekly on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.

Apply online through the City’s Boards & Commissions page

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Due to a Canada Post labour disruption, some households did not receive the 2025–2026 Residential Waste Collection Schedule in the mail.

Don’t worry, there are lots of ways to access your schedule:

• 💻 View or print online using the City’s Zone Finder tool
• 📄 Pick up a printed copy at any library, community centre, EnviroDepot, the W12A Landfill, or City Hall.
• 📱 Download the Recycle Coach app to get the schedule on your phone, plus collection reminders and a “what goes where” search tool.

Make sure you know your pickup days and stay on top of collection changes this year!

#Ward13 | #LdnOnt | #WasteCollection | #NewSchedule

Temporary lane restrictions are now in place on Wellington Street between Queens Avenue and Dufferin Avenue as crews begin restoration work on the People and the City Monument. Work is expected to take 10–12 weeks.

Drivers travelling north and south on Wellington Street should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes where possible.

About the Project:


The People and the City Monument honours those who have shaped London, from Indigenous peoples and early settlers to leaders, educators, artists, and community builders. Crews will be replacing the deteriorating limestone base with durable granite to preserve the monument for generations to come.

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October will close out this year’s Community Chats across Ward 13. Since the Cavendish Chat was cancelled in June due to weather, I’m glad to share it’s been rescheduled for this month. Based on your feedback, I’ve also added a Midtown Community Chat to the lineup. And the Oxford Park Chat will take place this month as well.

Below you’ll find the full schedule with dates, times, and locations.

Oxford Park Chat 

• Thursday October 9th – Kinsmen Arena from 6-7:30pm – 20 Granville St.

Cavendish Chat

• Wednesday October 15th from 6-7:30pm – Kiwanis Seniors Community Centre – 78 Riverside Dr.

Midtown Chat

• Wednesday October 22nd – Dundas St. United Church from 6-7:30pm – 482 Dundas St.