David Ferreira

Join me this Saturday the 21st at the Goodwill on Horton St for a townhall meeting from 2-5pm.

Now with the snowpack loosening, residents may notice snow from the road unfortunately pushed into the end of driveways.” - London Transportation & Mobility Office

Across London, snow removal crews have plowed more than 200 cm of snowfall so far this winter.
It’s been a very different winter than past years, and crews continue to be out across the city, and are ready for the forecast ahead.

a picture of a road in a suburb in winter. the road is mostly clear of snow, save for some smatterings on the road. there is a stop sign at an intersection in the midground. it is close to sunset. there are trees along the roadside, both deciduous and coniferous, albeit mostly coniferous. not many house are visible.

a picture of sunlight reflecting off a wet snowy road. the road is suburban. there is a house and a stopsign in the background. there is a car parked in a driveway. the majority of the image is a road of yellow and grey tones.

"In a typical year, London’s road plows are fully deployed approximately six times each winter. This winter season, road plows have been fully deployed 32 times so far.
Sidewalk plows have been fully deployed 35 times, when an average year experiences eight deployments.

Application submissions are now open for the 2026 Tim Hickman Memorial Health & Safety Scholarship.

The scholarship honors the memory of Tim Hickman, a 21-year-old part-time City of London arena employee who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident on March 23, 1996.

See link for info.

Previously only available by request, this new resource makes information more accessible for Londoners. This dashboard also allows elected officials to more readily make informed policy choices regarding greenhouse gas emissions.

an overhead shot of greenway waste treatment plant under construction last winter. the treatment plant is on the left of the image, and the Thames is on the right. snow is on the ground, and the trees are leafless in their hibernal slumber.

a screenshot of a dashboard. it displays various graphs and charts. the city of london logo is visible.

While the City of London is still well behind on our targets for the Climate Emergency Action Plan, we do have a new tool which can help us make more informed decisions: the City's Corporate Energy Consumption Dashboard.

There are many rescue and shelter organizations in London that have adoption programs. If you’re thinking of getting a cat, check out London Animal Care Centre, S.A.L.T. Rescue, Purrfect Haven Cat Rescue or the Humane Society of Middlesex & London to see if any of their felines are right for you.

an image of cat napping. the cat is mostly white with some orange fur over one eye and under the other eye. there is also orange fur on the forehead.

the same cat from the previous image, but he is awake, sitting up and looking very cutely at the camera. the eyes are yellowish-gold. his whiskers are very long. he is sitting on a couch.

Meet Stan, our shelter cat. My partner adopted this ten and a half year old fuzzball a decade ago. He’s affectionate on his own terms and fiercely independent. He’s very playful, appreciates gentle pets, but despises being held or carried.

HMCS Prevost - Downtown with David YouTube video by David Ferreira - Councillor Ward 13 London Ontario

The HMCS Prevost is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve Division Base, located in #LdnOnt, established in 1938 for recruitment & training. The base now hosts various monuments & the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
Thank you to Julian from the 1st Hassar’s Museum for sharing with us

Check out the video

Catch up on everything happening in #Ward13 —from Bicentennial event updates, & more Downtown Master Plan meetings to Rapid Transit art, & scholarships!

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📸 credit: Kyle Doward

#LdnOnt | #February2026 | #Newsletter

Thank you to the Forest City Healing Centre for welcoming me to your Open House last weekend. It was great to meet the team, tour the centre, and learn more about your recovery program.

Special shout-out to Co-Founder Alek Kontic. Thank you for all that you do!

#LdnOnt | #FCHC | #HarmReduction

“The downtown is the heart of the city. It’s the meeting place for Arts, Music, Culture and our creative communities…”

Check out my interview with Matt Brown, where I discuss the Downtown Master Plan for #LdnOnt:
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The theme for London's #BlackHistoryMonth events this year is “Empowered Voices, Endless Possibilities: 200 Years of Living History”

Learn more about events near you: londonblackheritagecouncil.ca

Here’s to a meaningful Black History Month ahead!

#LdnOnt | #BIPOC | #LondonBlackHertiageCouncil

Thank you to the City of #LdnOnt, Museum London , the Middlesex Historical Society, the London Heritage Council, & Eldon House for partnering to host the special Bicentennial #TriviaNight last Thursday

Learn more about upcoming #Bicentennial events: getinvolved.london.ca/london200

#GetInvolved

The ward boundaries in #LdnOnt have been updated to reflect our growing & changing neighbourhoods

It's important to learn more about these changes before voting in the 2026 municipal election, so the City has launched a communications campaign to help residents learn more

#KnowYourWard: London.ca

#LdnOnt is hosting a 2nd virtual meeting to develop #TheDowntown Plan

During this meeting on Thursday, February 5, from 6 – 7:30 PM via Zoom, the draft actions will be presented, giving participants the chance to ask questions & provide input

To learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/downtownplan

Snow updates | City of London Get snow clearing updates from our crew this winter.

To manage remaining salt inventory amidst #SaltShortages #LdnOnt is making operational adjustments while continuing to meet provincial maintenance standards
Crews will be plowing major roads more often to reduce the need for salt & using more sand in combination with salt
For updates: london.ca/snow

With extreme weather in the forecast, I would like to make sure that all #LdnOnt residents in need are aware of the opening warming centre's

Boyle Memorial Community Center will be open tonight, January 20th, from 9pm to 9am tomorrow morning to provide indoor space for up to 60 people

I’m bringing a motion to SPPC that aligns #LdnOnt 's Economic Development Strategy with the Downtown Plan.

Both strategies must move together with clear priorities, accountability, and a shared focus on strengthening business confidence, investment, and long-term economic growth across the city.

To kick off 2026, we're excited to share that a new Yard and Lot Maintenance button and a new “Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?” icon have been added to guide users to the appropriate contacts if they’re unsure where to go.

Access the portal here: service.london.ca/

#LdnOnt | #Ward13

I was grateful to join #HuttonHouse for their Employment Services GPS (Goals, Preparation and Skills) workshop in December!

Thanks to the Hutton House team for the invitation and for the important work you do every day.

#LdnOnt | #Ward13

I’m happy to share that Blackfriars Park has been selected to receive a $75,000 investment through the City’s Neighbourhood Playground Improvement Fund (NPIF). This funding will support a future upgrade to the playground.

#LdnOnt | #Ward13

Catch up on everything happening in London—from our city’s bicentennial and Forest City Facts, to upcoming public meetings and recycling updates.

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#LdnOnt | #Ward13 | #January2026

I want to wish everyone in #Ward13 a joyful and meaningful holiday season. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, or another tradition, I hope you find warmth, rest, and connection with the people who matter most.

Here's to a new year of strength and community in #London!

Winter weather is here. Visit london.ca/snow for updates on snow clearing, parking restrictions, program cancellations, and more. Report any remaining road or sidewalk issues to service.london.ca/report-snow-or-slippery/.

Thanks to all Londoners for your patience!

#LdnOnt | #Ward13

Do you see homelessness in #LdnOnt as a big problem? This motion would help maintain the affordable housing we already have, reduce the number of people falling into homelessness, and align directly with what Council has said many times it intends to do for our city.

Outdoor #skating season is back in #LdnOnt!

The #VictoriaPark rink runs from 10am-10pm. The #StorybookGardens skate trail will run 9am-9pm starting Dec 20 ($5 adults/$4 children). Skate rentals are $7.

#CoventGardenMarket rotary rink will return in Jan 2026.

More skating info: london.ca/skating.

E-scooters are not toys.

As you shop this holiday season, remember riders must be 16+, wear helmets if under 18, and follow speed & road rules.

For more on the City’s e-scooter pilot program, visit getinvolved.london.ca. Let’s keep our streets safe.

#LdnOnt #EScooters #HolidaySafety #Ward13

As we enter winter, the City of London is reminding residents of its tiered Warming Centre Framework.

Residents with questions or concerns about the framework can contact City Hall or their Councillor. A list of current shelter, resting, and warming resources at: london.ca/warming-centres.