Western Fair unveils new name for longtime Agriplex

The London Free Press
The Agriplex at London’s Western Fair District has a new name, part of a pledge from the organization to enhance its reputation as an event destination for Southwestern Ontario. Friday, Western Fair officials announced it will now be known as the J-AAR Expo Centre, part of a 10-year deal between the Western Fair Association and […]
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Plan to put housing on city parking lots gathers steam

The London Free Press
City staff are recommending the city pursue housing development on a parking lot in Old East Village and two lots at Ridout and Horton
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Ontario surprise shaves nearly a point off London’s projected tax hike

The London Free Press
London politicians met Wednesday in the final advance meeting of their budget committee, finding some surprise savings through a legal interpretation by Queen's Park.
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Ontario’s strong mayor powers: Who wants them – and who doesn’t

The London Free Press
The Ontario government's strong mayor powers, now a couple years old, have been expanded to even more municipalities and some are not happy about it.
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In abrupt move, city politicians vote 9-6 to take over London Transit

The London Free Press
In a drastic step after months of tension, city politicians voted late Tuesday to abruptly dissolve the London Transit Commission and appoint a temporary team of five council members to oversee the public transit service. City council members voted 9-6 to take control of London Transit effective April 1, citing an increasingly fraught relationship between […]
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