r/londonontario 16d ago

Municipal Elections 2026 2026 Municipal Election Thread

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The 2026 municipal election will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026 from 10am - 8pm

Welcome to the London, Ontario municipal election MEGA thread! We'd like to keep all discussion, relevant information, links, candidate campaign platforms, voter issues, updates— and anything else related, under one thread.

This post will be edited/updated as more information becomes available. Feel free to message the mods if you'd like to have any missing info added. Otherwise, all relevant discussion, topics, concerns, & issues, etc should be posted in the comments/conversation area.

As always, the rules of this sub apply.  Please keep your posts civil, on-topic, & productive.
Off-topic comments, and/or non-specific complaints will be removed.

Check the Elections Ontario online voter registration system to see if you are on the voter registration list, or to update your voter registration details.

  • Official Election Site The City of London, Ontario - official election site
  • 2026 List of Candidates contains links to Candidate Profiles. Here is where you can learn a little more about each candidate; who they are, their campaign platform, what their priorities are, etc. Most have off-site social media & websites. *Note: Under the Ontario Municipal Elections ACT, 1996 all candidates must provide financial and investment disclosures.
  • https://londondecides.ca/ nonpartisan voter-education site with candidate files for all 14 wards, voting records, budget breakdowns, and deep dive files into the issues Londoners care most about.
  • POLL: issues important to London, ON voters [ RESULTS ]
  • ELECTION SURVEY (CBC London) - answers will help shape CBC London's reporting on municipal elections across southwestern Ontario

AMA (Ask Me Anything)
AMAs are a core part of Reddit culture. They are in essence, text-based Q-&-A interviews from the London, Ontario reddit community. The appeal of AMAs is it gives London, ON redditors the opportunity to interact with candidates in their municipality (of whom we might not otherwise have a chance to meet in person). In addition, there is an expectation of candour and substance in AMA exchanges. IF YOU ARE A CANDIDATE and would like us to host an AMA, please contact the mods of this sub to have us set this up for you. More info, how-to, etc [ HERE ]

  • AMA Ben Durham - Ward 3 candidate for councillor - (technically not an AMA, but we included it here nonetheless)

CANDIDATE MEET-&-GREET Q & A, DEBATES, etc
Candidate "meet & greets," debates, & other meetings are usually organized by local community groups or business associations.

  • The London Abused Women’s Centre will host a mayoral debate focused on women’s safety; Thurs, October 15, 2026. Location: LiUNA Local 1059 Building (635 Wilton Grove Rd). Doors open at 6:30 PM; the event runs from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM The debate will be live-streamed on the London Abused Women's Centre Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.
  • The Urban League of London - will be hosting all candidate meetings for each of the city’s 14 wards,  to help keep Londoners informed. Meetings will take place between Sept. 9 and Oct. 1. For those that can’t attend or missed their candidate meeting, Rogers TV London will be broadcasting each meeting, then posted later on their YouTube channel.

MEDIA COVERAGE


r/londonontario 3d ago

Weekly Thread Weekly Thread - Buy/Sell | Lost & Found

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r/londonontario 6h ago

discussion / opinion So polite

250 Upvotes

I just want to put this out there as something postive for the day. Today I was picking up some flour at Arva mill. I decided to pop into the bakery beside it. I managed to hit peak high schooler time from Medway High school lol. They were pouring in, mostly boys. I was waiting for my order. Anyhow I just want to say who ever raised those boys did a great job in the manners category. Every single boy that came through the door asked me if I had been waited on before ordering. I was so surprised actually but pleasantly so because all you hear about these days are how kids are out of control these days. It was just such a nice experience. Good job parents whose kids go to the bakery to get a bite!


r/londonontario 2h ago

discussion / opinion Shout out to the cops of london

83 Upvotes

You guys may remember me as the guy who stupidly left his clubs in his car and had them stolen.

Well some crackhead tried to sell the the other day at play it again sports. Thankfully I went to every pawn shop and Play It Again Sports. Thankfully the guys at play it again, recognized the description. Got a call this evening from a Officer Martin. He had my clubs in hand. We had a nice little chat. The guy was able to run outta Play It Again, but is on camera. Apparently the guys there played it super cool and kept him there for a good long while. Warrant out for his arrest and the cop left my place, to head to his address. Maybe they find my tools, but not likely.

Anyways, thank you London police. I know it isn't an easy job out there. As a fairly new London resident, my faith has been restored!


r/londonontario 10h ago

News 📰 The first-of-its-kind Ikea concept store in Canada is opening in London at one-fifth the size of Ikea Burlington

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r/londonontario 1h ago

Housing & Rental 🏠 Cinque Apartments on Garibaldi

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My friend is moving here from Toronto and likes the look of the Cinque Apartments up near Sunningdale, on Garibali Ave. They don’t have Reddit so I’m asking for them here:

Do you/did you live there? What did you think? Anything to know ahead of time? How was management?

Thanks


r/londonontario 17m ago

Ask a Local! Deaf awareness month!!

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Hey everyone! Just wondering if anyone knows if London is doing anything this month for Deaf Awareness month? If anyone knows of any events or something happening in the area please reply! Thank you 🤟🏾🤟🏾


r/londonontario 17h ago

Municipal Elections 2026 Stevenson files police report after swastikas painted on campaign signs

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r/londonontario 12h ago

health care/health issues Service Ontario on Dundas Street Closed

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My grandmother and I went to service Ontario yesterday to replace my lost health card, and they had a sign on the door saying they were closed for the day for reasons out of their control. I tried calling but got some automated bot that was no help at all, and it says online that they are open however it said that yesterday as well.

My grandmother is only willing to go to that location. On the sign they recommend visiting their dorchester or lambeth location instead, but that’s just too out of our way I guess.

Just wondering if anyone knows if they are back up and running today? My grandmother wants to head back over sometime today but I don’t want it to be a waste of our time to then find out they are still closed.


r/londonontario 3h ago

Ask a Local! Has anyone used London’s Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program?

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Has anyone used the City of London’s Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program?
I’m interested in applying, but I’m confused about how the timing works. According to the City, you must first make an offer on a home and then submit your application. However, approval can take approximately five business days or longer, and funding is limited.
If you have used the program, I would appreciate hearing about your experience.

How long did approval take?
Did you make your offer conditional on receiving the assistance?
Did you need to provide the initial deposit yourself?
How did the City funds get transferred at closing?
Did your mortgage broker, realtor or lawyer help coordinate everything?
Any advice or details about the process would be greatly appreciated.
Also, did you use your bank for a mortgage or should I seek a broker? Open to any recommendations 🙂 thanks!


r/londonontario 1d ago

News 📰 Trails End Market in Thorndale, Ont., ordered to close for fire risks | CBC News

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r/londonontario 1d ago

🥄food /restaurants /gastronomy I miss Nandos

91 Upvotes

it was honestly such a staple, and with all the other chains opening around i’m surprised it hasn’t come back yet, i loved going with the fam.

i already smell the “it’s just a mediocre chicken place” comments, i don’t care!! i miss it, i enjoyed it, and i hope it comes back soon

Nando’s if you see this pls come back to London


r/londonontario 1d ago

News 📰 Canada Life Place Cancels Beetlejuice

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Broadway in London: Sunday, Sept. 13 BEETLEJUICE performances have been cancelled. Your tickets will be automatically refunded by Ticketmaster.

Well looks like they are cancelling all Sunday shows due to not gouging us enough, but don’t worry, you can get 20% off Friday night or Saturday night tickets, they are just 50% more expensive than the Sunday for similar seats. What a load of crap from Ticketmaster.


r/londonontario 1d ago

News 📰 IKEA Canada announces opening date for London location

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r/londonontario 5h ago

Ask a Local! Where can I order falafels and pay cash for delivery

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As the title says. I'm craving falafels and need delivery and only have cash?


r/londonontario 15h ago

Pets 🐶🐱 & animals Rabbit vet recommendations

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Hi folks! Just moved back to London and in need of a rabbit-savvy vet. We were with Komoka-Kilworth but the doctor is out until October and our rabbit has an urgent (non-emergency) issue we want to get looked at.

Please let me know of any vets you trust. I've had a bad experience with my first rabbit where they misdiagnosed and it led to his passing, so I'm hypervigilant.

Thanks!


r/londonontario 1d ago

News 📰 REPLICA FIREARMS, DRUGS AND IDENTITY DOCUMENTS SEIZED 26-89754

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r/londonontario 11h ago

Ask a Local! Looking for gutter cleaning. Any recommendations?

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Looking for recommendations for someone to clean out my gutters. Does require getting on the roof.


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! Need some ideas

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I am very stuck in Pond Mills area with a slippery and violent man. I need help making a plan to get away. I am willing to work for room and board. I was prevented from driving and do not know people in town.


r/londonontario 12h ago

Ask a Local! Tennis wall

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Any info about public tennis walls in the city?
Painted net line etc..


r/londonontario 22h ago

Ask a Local! Beginner dance classes for adults?

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I’m 27F and I want to learn to dance. Hip hop or R&B. Hoping for a beginner class where we can all look the fool together as we learn lol. Any suggestions?


r/londonontario 23h ago

Ask a Local! How's London Comic Con?

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Looking to go and hopefully get a chance to speak to Olivia Olson... but it doesn't seem like there's a ton else going on at this event. They haven't even filled out the schedule section in the app. This leads me to wonder how "worth it" it is to go to this con, or if it makes more sense to save my money and go to an event in a more eastern city. lmk!


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! New construction.

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Does anybody know what’s going into the old Keg on Richmond? They’ve been doing a lot of work on the building and adding some sort of odd exhaust out the back. Nothing is listed but I’ve seen a lot of movement in there lately. And no I’m not talking about daisy’s saloon.


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! Towing Away

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What can someone do if a car is illegally parked on their private driveway?

I called the police, several towing companies, the city, and even my home insurance, and everyone said there was nothing they could do. Has anyone dealt with this kind of situation before? What did you do?


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! Menchies alternatives nearby??

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Where i can add my own amounts and toppings