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Jack Moulton

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City hall and general reporter for The London Free Press - tips and whistleblowers welcome! jmoulton@postmedia.com

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Tenants dig in amid fight over London landlord's renovation plans "I'm a very strong-minded person, so I've kind of been able to keep my eye on my goal and understand my rights as a tenant," Courtney Crossen said.

Already embroiled in a legal fight with their landlord over a renovation project that would cut their units in half for new apartments, tenants at a #ldnont housing complex are gearing up for another battle after the property owner renewed his push to evict them
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09.03.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Politician's push aims at London rat problems. Can you protect your home? Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister is pushing to have city staff review London's property standards bylaw as a way to address rat infestations

Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister is pushing to have city staff review London’s property standards bylaw as a way to address rat infestations, which he calls a β€œgrowing issue” not only in his east-end area but across the city #ldnont
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09.03.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Councillor's plan to restrict harm reduction supplies sparks pushback Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson proposes restricting harm reduction supply distribution in London's core.

Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson proposes restricting harm reduction supply distribution in #ldnont core
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07.03.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Green light nears for 189-unit affordable housing project in Hyde Park Proposal would bring three apartment buildings to Hyde Park Road site.

Proposal would bring three apartment buildings to Hyde Park Road site #ldnont
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06.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why East Lions community centre’s pool is closing this summer The closure marks the latest chapter in the troubled history of the city’s newest community centre.

The closure marks the latest chapter in the troubled history of the city’s newest community centre #ldnont
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05.03.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Parking debate: Council backs higher minimums, rejects citywide study Some argue the move will ease street congestion, while others warn it could deepen car dependency.

Some argue the move will ease street congestion, while others warn it could deepen car dependency #ldnont
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04.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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30-storey tower wins city council approval amid fierce opposition Staff warned the tower was too intense for the site β€” but council approved it 11-4.

Staff warned the tower was too intense for the site, but council approved it 11-4 #ldnont
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04.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LHSC $60M fraud lawsuits: Defendants lay out responses Several defendants in two multimillion-dollar fraud lawsuits launched by London Health Sciences Centre have filed statement of defence

Defendants in two multimillion-dollar fraud lawsuits launched by London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) have begun laying out their positions in statements of defence now filed in court #ldnont
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03.03.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Analysis: Why London councillors are already turning up the election heat Experts say the timing is no coincidence.

Experts say the timing is no coincidence #ldnont

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03.03.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Susan Stevenson cleared in probe over blogger’s viral town hall video The integrity commissioner found no breach of the city’s code of conduct.

The integrity commissioner found the councillor did not violate the city’s code of conduct #ldnont
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28.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Crunching the numbers on London city council's 2025 expenses The results are in on the last full annual expense report for city politicians before residents head to the polls for London's 2026 civic election.

As #ldnont moves into an election year, the results are in on the last full annual expense report for city politicians before residents head to the polls this fall to decide their future
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27.02.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Politicians seek more transparency from London music office London’s UNESCO "city of music" status is up for renewal in 2027.

London’s UNESCO "city of music" status is up for renewal in 2027 #ldnont
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25.02.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Politicians back changes to London’s traffic calming process Coun. Corrine Rahman’s motion calls for better communication with residents.

Politicians agree the #ldnont resident-requested traffic calming process can be improved as they endorsed changes aimed at enhancing communication during evaluations while leaving the door open to additional funding
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24.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A major bridge. 14 months of repairs. Lots of headaches for London drivers A major rebuild of the Queen's Bridge, a key gateway connecting downtown London and the west end, is set to start next month

A major rebuild of the Queen's Bridge, a key gateway connecting downtown #ldnont and the west end, is set to start next month
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23.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where London’s new property tax revenue is going Departments and agencies compete annually for assessment growth funding.

Departments and agencies compete annually for assessment growth funding #ldnont
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23.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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City politician seeks to ease process for traffic-calming requests Ward 7 councillor suggests changes could "ease the burden" on residents making requests for traffic calming in their neighbourhoods.

Ward 7 councillor suggests changes could "ease the burden" on residents making requests for traffic calming in their neighbourhoods #ldnont
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20.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Councillors mull parking rules as wider driveways, lawn spots raise fears City politicians have endorsed walking back some of their changes to parking minimums and looking into allowing wider driveways, but concerns linger about preserving neighbourhood green space

City politicians have endorsed walking back some of their changes to parking minimums and looking into allowing wider driveways, but concerns linger about preserving neighbourhood green space #ldnont

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19.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Outbursts, accusations as city politicians endorse 30-storey tower The gallery was cleared during heated debate over proposed downtown-area highrise.

The gallery was cleared during heated debate over proposed downtown-area highrise #ldnont
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19.02.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Planned 'tiny homes' veterans village gets $4M from London homeless fund '"This extraordinary $4-million gift is truly transformative for Homes For Heroes and for the veterans we serve.'

'This extraordinary $4-million gift is truly transformative for Homes For Heroes and for the veterans we serve' #ldnont
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18.02.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tie vote stalls study on posting landlord contact information The proposal failed to advance after councillors deadlocked 2-2.

The proposal failed to advance after councillors deadlocked 2-2 #ldnont
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18.02.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How city hall changes helped London set a new mark for home builds London’s explosive population growth in recent years exacerbated the city’s need for housing and pushed city hall to make changes.

London’s explosive population growth in recent years exacerbated the city’s need for housing and pushed city hall to make changes #ldnont
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17.02.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Councillors seek return to one-to-one parking requirements London councillors cite neighbourhood concerns about on-street parking.

Councillors cite neighbourhood concerns about on-street parking #ldnont
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13.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ark Aid to open 30-bed warming centre at south London church The site at Holy Trinity St. Stephen’s Memorial Church is set to open Feb. 17 after council approved $250,000 to expand warming spaces.

The site at Holy Trinity St. Stephen’s Memorial Church is set to open Feb. 17 after council approved $250,000 to expand warming spaces #ldnont
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12.02.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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City council sends mayor's home ownership incentive back for revisions The program would see city hall absorb 60 per cent of development charges to help first-time homebuyers.

The program would see city hall absorb 60 per cent of development charges to help first-time homebuyers #ldnont
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11.02.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ice-storm alerts won’t trigger Boyle warming centre opening City council asked staff to study whether weather alerts could be used in the future.

City council asked staff to study whether weather alerts could be used in the future #ldnont
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11.02.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Workers say they're owed pay after London restaurant's abrupt closing Employees who lost their jobs when Crossings abruptly closed say they still haven't received their final pay from the business's owners.

Excellent reporting from my colleague Ryan Goodison:

Employees who lost their jobs when a popular #ldnont restaurant abruptly closed say they still haven't received their final pay from the business's owners.

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10.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Advocates warn proposed homeless funding shift could put lives at risk Dozens of outreach workers and agencies urge council to reject proposed changes ahead of a key vote.

Dozens of outreach workers and agencies urge council to reject proposed changes ahead of a key vote #ldnont

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09.02.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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08.02.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s behind the debate over free bus passes for high school students Proposed two-year pilot would offer free transit passes to select high school students, but councillors are divided over design and value.

A proposed pilot would offer free transit passes to select high school students, but councillors are divided over its design and value #ldnont
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06.02.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0