Ward 13 Newsletter items:
My friends,
As the end of the year approaches I begin to reflect on what really matters and what I hope for in the days and years ahead. I find my thoughts focusing on the spirit of kindness and the sense of community that ties us together. We face challenges, both in our city and across the world, that pull us apart and can make us forget how we are all connected.
So my wish for all of you during this season and throughout the year, is that you remember the compassion that defines us as a community. Remember that we share the same dreams, the same fears and the same hopes for a better future. Please take a moment to look around your neighbourhood and ask yourself “how can I help my neighbours?”
May you and your families find hope and joy during the holiday season.
Downtown for the Holidays is back, bringing festive cheer to London with events like the Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Covent Garden Market, featuring local artisans, food vendors, and live music. Throughout November and December, enjoy free activities including carousel rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Candy Cane Lane, Wonder Land at Citi Plaza, and the culminating celebration of New Year’s Eve in the Park on December 31, featuring fireworks and outdoor skating in Victoria Park.
“We are excited to have the Holly Jolly Holiday Market return this year, bringing our community together and creating holiday magic in our downtown core,” says Amy Shackleton, CEO and General Manager at Covent Garden Market.
For more information and to stay in the loop, visit downtownfortheholidays.ca and follow Downtown for the Holidays on Facebook and Instagram.
The Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Covent Garden Market
Date: Fridays through Sundays from November 24 to December 17
Location: Covent Garden Market
Free to attend
New Year’s Eve in the Park presented by WSIB
Date: Sunday, December 31
Time: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Location: Victoria Park
Free to attend
Celebrate the arrival of 2024 at London’s New Year’s Eve in the Park at Victoria Park on December 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight, featuring two stunning firework displays, live music, and outdoor skating with complimentary hot chocolate. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with free London Transit service after 8 p.m., free downtown parking after 6pm, and various bike parking options, which ensures a delightful celebration for all. Visit london.ca/NewYears for details.
“This free event supports the local music scene, produces exciting family programing and gives all Londoners the opportunity to ring in the New Year with friends and family.” says Mayor Josh Morgan
The full federal statement can be found here:
https://www.budget.canada.ca/fes-eea/2023/home-accueil-en.html
The City will host a drop-in event on December 7, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kinsmen Arena, Multi-Purpose Room 4, where residents can explore construction plans, discuss property impacts, and learn about the upcoming project administered by the City’s Environment & Infrastructure Department, with construction set to begin in spring 2024. Project details and materials will also be available for download on the project website (https://getinvolved.london.ca/charles).
This project includes the following improvements:
Notice of Project Update Meeting: Harris Park Shoreline Restoration and Park Improvements
The City is planning to replace erosion control structures along the Thames River in Harris Park with naturalized slope stabilization methods, including park improvements such as a lookout, fishing platform, and river access point, with construction scheduled for late July 2024. A Project Update Meeting is set for December 7, 2023 at 2pm to 5pm, at Museum London to discuss project details, impacts, and next steps; additional information can be found on the project webpage: https://getinvolved.london.ca/harrispark
This project includes:
A fourth letter served as a final attempt to inform property owners within the Cavendish Crescent reconstruction project about potential impacts on their electrical systems’ grounding due to water service replacement, urging them to review and adjust their grounding systems after construction. Construction is expected to start in April 2024 and is anticipated to last until June 2025.
additional information can be found on the project webpage: https://getinvolved.london.ca/cavendish
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