r/londonontario 8d 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 2d ago

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

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You may post buy/sell, lost & found, or stolen items here.

You're also welcome to post any of these on our Discord server.

As always, the rules of this subreddit apply at all times, in addition to Reddit's site-wide Content Policy, & Reddiquette.

Previous threads can be found HERE.


r/londonontario 13h ago

Things to Do Storybook Gardens - rides removed

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Just a heads up about Storybook Gardens. They removed all of the rides from inside the park.

We just purchased $40 worth of ride tickets from the Storybook Gardens entrance. Upon entry we found they removed all of the rides from inside the park leaving the tickets only valid for the carousel and train out front. When we asked for a refund or a store credit they refused. So if you mistakenly buy them assuming the rides from last year are still there you are out of luck.


r/londonontario 13h ago

🚗🚗Transit/Traffic London Driving Habits

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Just moved back to London after living in Toronto for a decade and I can't help but notice some weird behavior.

Why does it always take 3+ seconds for the car at the front of the line to react to a green light and then take a long time to get up to speed? Why do cars cruise so slowly through advance turn lanes? Why are there so many people cruising below the speed limit in the passing lane? Why are there so many people making turns out of plazas without looking to see if the way is clear?

Is the city all seniors?


r/londonontario 7h ago

Municipal Elections 2026 Back of the Envelope Chicken Math

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I just did some back of the envelope math on “free eggs”.

If a dozen eggs costs $4.99 right now, and you eat a dozen eggs a week (which would require two chickens to produce 14 eggs a week), that’s $259 a year in egg prices.

Can you shelter, feed, bed, medicate and care for 2 chickens for $259/year?

If egg prices double to $9.99, your egg costs rise to $520/year.

You might be better off with a Costco membership.

Who’s running on the “Free Costco memberships” platform?


r/londonontario 8h ago

The ARTS: Music Film/Theatre /Art Movie location

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It looks like they are back filming more Heated rivalry at Canada life place


r/londonontario 11h ago

Ask a Local! Feeling a bit confused.

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Why no grocery stores or laundromats in the SOHO area? I do not drive, feeling a little trapped. Have to bus an hour to do basic tasks. Food always thaws by the time I get home from the long bus rides, and laundry is a hassle to manage on a bus, and I am afraid of bed bugs getting onto my clothes from the dirty busses. Is there a trick to handling it? :) I do not have a say in where I live, thank you. I am new to the city.


r/londonontario 1d ago

🚗🚗Transit/Traffic Wellington Construction going to 2030.

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This is crazy!


r/londonontario 13h ago

Ask a Local! Recommendations for the best natural nail care/manicure in London?

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I’m looking for recommendations for a nail salon in London who is really good with natural nails. I’m not looking for extensions/acrylics/polish or anything like that. I mainly want to focus on getting my natural nails looking really healthy and well-maintained. Ideally someone who is great with cuticle care, shaping, cleaning everything up, buffing/polishing and bringing back that healthy natural shine. Basically a really good, detailed natural manicure! Also open to recommendations for specific nail techs too - if you have someone you swear by 😊 Thanks!


r/londonontario 13h ago

🥄food /restaurants /gastronomy Western University Wedding?

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Hi! I'm recently engaged YAYY. Were starting to look into some venues and heard that Western University does weddings. We’re both Western alum but haven’t been to many events there. Has anyone attended or planned a wedding at Western University or Brescia? I'm wondering how the food and decor was? If you've planned it I'd love to hear more. Thanks in advance!!


r/londonontario 11h ago

Ask a Local! Patch/embroidery tattoo artist

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Anyone know of a patch/embroidery tattoo artist in London or surrounding area? I have been searching online but haven’t come across anyone.


r/londonontario 18h ago

Housing & Rental 🏠 Middlesex and Elgin Real Estate Statistics

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Hey everyone,

The August 2026 real estate stats for London and Middlesex County are officially out, and the summer cooldown has turned into a full-on shift in buyer leverage. If you've been waiting for the market to cool down before jumping in, the numbers show we are officially sitting in strong buyer's market territory.

Here is the quick and raw data comparing August 2026 to July 2026 to show you exactly how fast things are shifting.

  • Sales plummeted by 27.5% month-over-month. Buyers have completely retreated to the sidelines.
  • Average home price dipped below the $600k mark to $598,989 (a 2.5% drop from July).
  • Months of Inventory (MOI) skyrocketed to 7.17 months (up from 5.29 in July). This is the highest selection of active homes relative to sales that we've seen in a long time.
  • The "Luxury" dip: While average prices dropped by over $15,000, the median price barely budged (down only 0.4% to $560,000). This means entry-level and mid-range homes are holding steady, while high-end properties are seeing steep discounts.

The Raw Numbers (Middlesex County - August vs. July 2026)

Metric July 2026 August 2026 Month-over-Month Change
Sales Volume 553 401 -27.5% 📉
New Listings 1,304 1,170 -10.3% 📉
Active Listings 2,889 2,847 -1.5% (Flat)
Average Sale Price $614,567 $598,989 -2.5% (-$15,578) 📉
Median Sale Price $562,500 $560,000 -0.4% (-$2,500) (Stable)
Months of Inventory (MOI) 5.29 7.17 Months +35.5% 📈
Sales-to-New-Listings (SNLR) 42% 34% -8% (Buyer-favorable) 📉
Median Days on Market 31 days 26 days -5 days ⏱️
Sales-to-List Price Ratio 97% 97% 0% (Buyers getting 3% off)

Key Takeaways & What's Going On:

  1. Massive Buyer Leverage: A Months of Inventory (MOI) ratio of 7.17 months is an undeniable buyer’s market (typically, anything over 6 months is considered a buyer's market). Buyers have 2,847 active listings to choose from in Middlesex County, and they are successfully negotiating an average of 3% off the asking price (represented by the 97% sale-to-list ratio).
  2. Sellers are Pausing (The December Plunge): While new listings dropped 10.3% in August, expect this to dry up even faster over the next few months. Historically in London, new listings plummet by 65% to 75% between September and December as sellers pull listings off the market for the holidays.
  3. What This Means if You are Buying/Selling:
    • Buyers: If you are shopping right now, you have massive leverage. You don't need to skip conditions or rush into bidding wars.
    • Sellers: If your home has a "layout challenge" (like a single bathroom in a multi-bedroom house or dated finishes), it will be heavily exposed in this 7-month inventory environment. Proper pricing is more critical than ever. Many sellers will choose to pull their listings and wait for the January listing bounce when fresh buyers return for the New Year.

What are you seeing out there on the ground? Are you seeing price drops in your neighborhood, or are well-priced places still moving?


r/londonontario 6h ago

Things to Do Girls Day Out

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Looking for suggestions for activities 2 best friends can do in London on the weekend, daytime.

Already doing lunch or dinner/cocktails but looking for something else to add to our day!


r/londonontario 1d ago

News 📰 New $54.3M Regina Mundi school opens, but old building to remain in use amid enrolment growth

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r/londonontario 6h ago

discussion / opinion Orange Seeds Montessori

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Has anyone enrolled their toddler/child in Orange Seeds Montessori Child Care? The one in London is only a year old or so, and I would love to get parents opinions on the facility, staff and general thoughts! I've seen very mixed reviews from other locations across Ontario.

They have some strict policies compared to other daycares, so I'd really love to hear from parents who have their child enrolled there, and what they think.

Thanks!


r/londonontario 12h ago

discussion / opinion Before & after school care. What are you paying?

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I’m curious what people are currently paying for private/home-based before and after school care.
I’m considering taking on 1–2 school-aged children who attend the same school as my kids. I’d be providing care before school and after school, roughly 7:30am–5pm on school days.


r/londonontario 1d ago

discussion / opinion Missing middle in terms of police services

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A guy pops up on my camera, checks my car door handle, has a flashlight and is scoping out my property. He's gone, I have the description - but this doesn't warrant a 911 call as it's not an emergency.

However - it is worth reporting - but the non emergency line doesn't really give you the option to speak with someone for that sort of thing, and the general options you can't get through after 9-5 hours.

A friend of mine is a police officer in another city and tells me about the calls he fields. He says many of them are disputes, or generally arguments between adults who don't know how to communicate and he finds himself mediating. A large chunk are mental health calls as well (specifically taking ones own life).

It seems there is a giant missing middle here, where preventative actions (ie seeing a suspicious person is a non emergency and likely won't dispatch anyone any time soon) are underesourced, but what is keeping police busy isn't organized crime or even petty crime - but social and health issues.

I know this is not news to some people but I genuinely see a huge gap in how this system works but because of Ontario legislation, policing is basically untouchable.

I am probably preaching to the choir here but it all just seems like wasted potential and redundant and chicken and egg/snake eating its tail.

That's all!


r/londonontario 1d ago

Municipal Elections 2026 Will 35% pay hike for city councillors haunt some incumbent candidates?

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r/londonontario 13h ago

discussion / opinion Golf Town Fitting Reviews?

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I’m looking to book a fittings for a couple different club types soon and was looking at GolfTown since the cost per fitting is cheap and I likely won’t buy new anyway, but rather take the data I get and purchase lightly used.

Does anyone have experience at the location on Fanshawe Park road, how were the fittings?

Will they provide me the data from my ideal fit if I request it? Do they actually analyze swing data and customize clubs to fit you or just sort of let you hit different stock clubs and tell you which they think seems the nicest for you?


r/londonontario 1d ago

:: Alert :: Missing Person - Cole Rioux

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Please help find Cole Rioux in London, Ontario and surrounding areas! He has been missing for days and family is so worried for his welfare! Share to boost this to as many as we can to find him!

If you have any information on the whereabouts on Cole or his car, please contact the London police or crime stoppers; details in the photo!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼


r/londonontario 11h ago

Ask a Local! Recommendations for someone to install lvp in a bathroom

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Looking for a quote , toilet would need to be removed to work around it I’d think. Thanks


r/londonontario 1d ago

discussion / opinion March for Jesus rally with Susan Stevenson.

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I saw on Facebook there was a March for Jesus rally a couple of days ago. Susan Stevenson was in attendance. I have no issue with anyone’s religious beliefs. This rally appears to have had a very, very far right vibe and less about Jesus. She has avoided Pride every single year even though the parade route marched right through her ward. I’m getting serious Dianne Hasket vibes with this one.
‘Thoughts?


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! good coworking / social spaces to meet & work? :)

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hello!!! I'm moving to London from Scotland next week with my job (living in the Westmount area), and was wondering if there's any good spots to remote work? coworking spaces, cafes, socials spots etc...

also outside of work, if there's any good social spots to meet new people by yourself? I'm 27F and haven't really gone to many things solo so this is a big step for me lol. I have some friends already (like my roommate), but want to also expand my circle too :)

any tips or recommendations hugely welcome!! 🫪🫶


r/londonontario 17h ago

Ask a Local! Eye glasses recycling

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Anyone know anywhere that takes old eye glasses?


r/londonontario 15h ago

health care/health issues Early post partum discharge

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How early can you be discharged post partum if you go through the TIME program? Also was anyone sent home with freebie formula?