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Ward 13 Newsletter items:

  1. A note from the Councillor
  2. City of London to Recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  3. Encampment Strategy: Service Depot Community Engagement Meeting Update
  4. Community Fundraising Team for Health & Homelessness Fund for Change Unveiled
  5. London’s Building Safer Communities Fund Grant Program
  6. Green Bin Implementation
  7. Neighbourhood Decision Making
  8. VIA Rail – Additional Departures
  9. Improved Access at Riverside Boat Launch Will Soon Help Support Londoners Scattering Funeral Ashes
  10. Navigating London’s Busiest Construction Season
  11. Construction Notices and Road Closures
  12. Construction Notice – Mud Creek Phase 2A – Oxford Street Culvert Installation Project 
  13. Planning Applications
  14. Cavendish Cres East and Riverside Park and Mitchell A. Baran Park 2024 Infrastructure Renewal Program
  15. Notice of Public Engagement Opportunity for Clark’s Bridge Project (Wellington Gateway Rapid Transit)
  16. Infrastructure Projects 2023 – Ward 13
  17. The City of London’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
  18. Upcoming events in October
  19. Government Representative Contact Info
A note from the Councillor
Hello residents of Ward 13
In October, we have the chance to gather with family and be thankful for the good things in our lives. But for some of the people in our community, there’s too little to be thankful for. I want to challenge each of you to find a way to support those people who need help this fall. The London Food Bank’s Fall Food Drive is underway, and they need your help. If you can find some room in your budget to give a donation to the Food Bank, it would bring some much needed relief to our neighbours. Compassion is the best way to show your thankfulness.
Regards,
David Ferreira
Councillor Ward 13, London Ontario
City of London to Recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, the City of London commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the survivors of residential schools and their communities. This day emphasized the significance of understanding the traumatic history of residential schools as a part of the reconciliation process. Additionally, September 30 was recognized as Orange Shirt Day, a movement initiated in 2013 to shed light on the intergenerational effects of Indian Residential Schools. 
Encampment Strategy: Service Depot Community Engagement Meeting Update
The second status community engagement will be held on Thursday October 19th, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Kinsman Recreation Centre.
Community Fundraising Team for Health & Homelessness Fund for Change Unveiled, Aims to Grow $25M Donation to $35M
The London’s Health & Homelessness Fund for Change has introduced a community matching initiative to expand a significant $25 million donation from an anonymous family to a potential $35 million. This initiative is a call for Londoners to collectively address the city’s homelessness issue, with the Fund for Change aiming to support the health and homelessness system response, especially the initial hubs that provide supportive housing for the city’s unhoused population.
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London’s Building Safer Communities Fund Grant Program
London has launched the Building Safer Communities Fund Grant program to support youth projects addressing gun and gang violence. Funded by the Federal Ministry of Public Safety and available to London-based non-profits and grassroots groups, there’s a total of $2,783,933 available for projects from December 2023 to March 2026. For detailed information and application, visit: https://getinvolved.london.ca/bscf.
Green Bin Implementation
Green Bin Implementation Program and Collection Program Changes
The Green Bin program begin in January 2024, and Green Bins begin to be distributed to residents later this fall. The collection frequency for Green Bin and Blue Box will be weekly (same day) and garbage will be bi-weekly (same day). The only exception will be the collection day changes after a Statutory Holiday. 
Green Bin Implementation Program and Collection Program Changes
Neighbourhood Decision Making
Is there a need for playground upgrades at your local park? Do you have a vision for a beautiful mural in your community? Would you like to host a tree planting event in your neighbourhood? 
The City of London’s Neighbourhood Decision Making program is where you can submit ideas to improve your local neighbourhood. 
A total of $250,000 is available through the program to enhance neighbourhoods across the city. Individual project submissions for funding up to $30,000, closed September 29. Staff are currently reviewing viable options, which will then be open for Londoners to vote. Voting period open from November 13th to the 18th.  
Submit your idea at https://getinvolved.london.ca/ndm 
VIA Rail – Additional Departures
VIA Rail is pleased to announce 23 additional departures between Toronto and Ottawa, and London and Toronto, starting October 24, 2023.
VIA Rail - More Information (PDF)
Improved Access at Riverside Boat Launch Will Soon Help Londoners Scattering Funeral Ashes
Improvements are underway at Riverside Boat Launch in London to provide a dedicated space for scattering funeral ashes along the Thames River.
While there are no restrictions on scattering ashes in city parks or the river, the enhanced site will offer a tranquil and safe location for mourners. Londoners are advised to remain cautious near the river and avoid leaving non-biodegradable items behind during the ritual.
More information about scattering funeral ashes is available online.
Navigating London’s Busiest Construction Season 
London saw thousands of students return to school last month, coinciding with numerous road construction projects throughout the city. Navigating these areas are challenging, and we have included tips to ensure safe transit. There are approximately 50 construction projects taking place, essential for the city’s growth and safety. Notably, Quebec Street in Old East Village had recently reopened, and Queens Avenue’s reopening had facilitated westbound downtown travel, though some minor restrictions remained for cleanup tasks. **Please see link for more information.
At a glance – Major projects underway
Construction Notice and Road Closures
Construction Notices and Road Closures
Construction Notice – Mud Creek Phase 2A – Oxford Street Culvert Installation Project 
The City of London will soon be starting the third Phase (Phase 2A) of a construction project in your area to reduce flooding in the Oxford Street and Proudfoot Lane areas and provide environmental enhancements throughout the Mud Creek corridor.
Work Details: 
• Open cut to excavate for the new culvert. 
• Installation of twin culverts under Oxford St. W. 
• Installation of headwall structures and railings 
• Realignment of existing watermain 
• Restoration of boulevards 
• Minor grading and restoration of banks near the headwalls 
• Tree planting 
Construction Notice - Mud Creek Phase 2A (PDF)
Ward 13: Planning Applications
Ward 13 Planning Applications
Cavendish Cres. East & Riverside Park & Mitchell A. Baran Park 2024
Infrastructure Renewal Project
In 2024, the City plans to reconstruct Cavendish Crescent East/the Greenway low level trunk sanitary sewer through Riverside and Mitchell A. Baran Parks to replace aging infrastructure. 
This project includes the following improvements: 
  • replacement of watermain and water services to property line
  • replacement of sanitary sewer, along with partial private drain connection renewals where applicable
  • extension of storm sewer, along with partial private drain connection renewals where applicable
  • sidewalk replacement
  • utility upgrades
  • concrete curb and gutter  replacement
  • road reconstruction with new asphalt road services
Cavendish Cres. East & Riverside Park & Mitchell A. Baran Park 2024
Notice of Public Engagement Opportunities for Clark’s Bridge Project (Wellington Gateway Rapid Transit)  
As the City of London prepares to widen Clark’s Bridge (Wellington Bridge) in 2024/2025 as part of the Wellington Gateway (Rapid Transit) project, we are hosting a public engagement period from October 5 – 20, 2023, for residents, businesses and property owners to learn about the project and view near-final designs.
Notice of Public Engagement Opportunities (PDF)
Infrastructure Projects 2023 – Ward 13
The City of London’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
View the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Upcoming Events in October
Government Representative Contact Info
All levels of government are here to assist, please reach out to us at:
 
To connect with me as your City Councillor:
Councillor – Ward 13, City of London
 
To connect with your Member of Provincial Parliament:
MPP – London-North Centre:
MPP – London-Fanshawe:
 
To connect with your Member of Parliament:
MP – London North Centre:
MP – London-Fanshawe:
 
To connect with your Thames Valley District School Board Trustees – Ward 13:
 
To connect with your London District Catholic School Board Trustee – Ward 13:
 
For up to date info on COVID-19 please visit:
Middlesex-London Health Unit https://www.healthunit.com/
City of London www.london.ca
Public Health Ontario https://www.publichealthontario.ca
Government of Ontario https://www.ontario.ca
Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca

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