Big week on the podcast.
Both of #ldnont's top two mayoral candidates are on the podcast.
First up - Susan Stevenson on a tax pledge, homelessness solutions, transit and more.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Both of #ldnont's top two mayoral candidates are on the podcast.
First up - Susan Stevenson on a tax pledge, homelessness solutions, transit and more.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Susan Stevenson Promises Tens Of Millions In Tax Savings – Can She Do It?
The biggest promise of London’s mayoral campaign is Susan Stevenson’s pledge to get the tax increase down to between zero and one percent each of the next two years, which will require millions in spe...
classicrock981.com
October 1, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Big week on the podcast.
Both of #ldnont's top two mayoral candidates are on the podcast.
First up - Susan Stevenson on a tax pledge, homelessness solutions, transit and more.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Both of #ldnont's top two mayoral candidates are on the podcast.
First up - Susan Stevenson on a tax pledge, homelessness solutions, transit and more.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Nominations are open for #LdnOnt's 1st Indigenous Business Recognition Award, launched by Nokee Kwe to spotlight local businesses, boost visibility & advance economic reconciliation
Eligible businesses with at least 50% Indigenous ownership can be nominated until September 30
Learn more: nokeekwe.ca
Eligible businesses with at least 50% Indigenous ownership can be nominated until September 30
Learn more: nokeekwe.ca
August 21, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Nominations are open for #LdnOnt's 1st Indigenous Business Recognition Award, launched by Nokee Kwe to spotlight local businesses, boost visibility & advance economic reconciliation
Eligible businesses with at least 50% Indigenous ownership can be nominated until September 30
Learn more: nokeekwe.ca
Eligible businesses with at least 50% Indigenous ownership can be nominated until September 30
Learn more: nokeekwe.ca
Pick one. Run.
A quadrant chart of ldnont’s election issues..
A quadrant chart of ldnont’s election issues..
Pick one. Run.
A quadrant chart of ldnont’s election issues..
samupress.ca
July 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Pick one. Run.
A quadrant chart of ldnont’s election issues..
A quadrant chart of ldnont’s election issues..
Did you attend #LdnOnt’s “Sunfest” only to be met by rain? ☔️ Consider joining my class action lawsuit today.
Man Sitting in Rain During Storm
ALT: Man Sitting in Rain During Storm
static.klipy.com
July 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Did you attend #LdnOnt’s “Sunfest” only to be met by rain? ☔️ Consider joining my class action lawsuit today.
The London Fire Department celebrated the grand opening of Station 15 last week.
Commissioned in celebration of the #LdnOnt’s Bicentennial, this modern, sustainable, & resilient fire station is designed to be highly accessible and serve the growing needs of southeast London
Commissioned in celebration of the #LdnOnt’s Bicentennial, this modern, sustainable, & resilient fire station is designed to be highly accessible and serve the growing needs of southeast London
June 18, 2026 at 12:58 AM
The London Fire Department celebrated the grand opening of Station 15 last week.
Commissioned in celebration of the #LdnOnt’s Bicentennial, this modern, sustainable, & resilient fire station is designed to be highly accessible and serve the growing needs of southeast London
Commissioned in celebration of the #LdnOnt’s Bicentennial, this modern, sustainable, & resilient fire station is designed to be highly accessible and serve the growing needs of southeast London
Thank you to the London Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to your opening event introducing the ‘Making Space’ initiative
I was honoured to be a part of discussions exploring how local businesses can contribute to #LdnOnt’s ReconciliACTION Plan by purchasing, exhibiting, & valuing Indigenous art
I was honoured to be a part of discussions exploring how local businesses can contribute to #LdnOnt’s ReconciliACTION Plan by purchasing, exhibiting, & valuing Indigenous art
June 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Thank you to the London Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to your opening event introducing the ‘Making Space’ initiative
I was honoured to be a part of discussions exploring how local businesses can contribute to #LdnOnt’s ReconciliACTION Plan by purchasing, exhibiting, & valuing Indigenous art
I was honoured to be a part of discussions exploring how local businesses can contribute to #LdnOnt’s ReconciliACTION Plan by purchasing, exhibiting, & valuing Indigenous art
Another way to celebrate #LdnOnt's #bicentennial!
Michael McClelland, founding Principal of @eraarch, has a message to consider as we navigate urban growth: "thoughtful, values-based conservation can strengthen cultural identity and shape more meaningful and resilient communities."
#builtheritage
Michael McClelland, founding Principal of @eraarch, has a message to consider as we navigate urban growth: "thoughtful, values-based conservation can strengthen cultural identity and shape more meaningful and resilient communities."
#builtheritage
May 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Another way to celebrate #LdnOnt's #bicentennial!
Michael McClelland, founding Principal of @eraarch, has a message to consider as we navigate urban growth: "thoughtful, values-based conservation can strengthen cultural identity and shape more meaningful and resilient communities."
#builtheritage
Michael McClelland, founding Principal of @eraarch, has a message to consider as we navigate urban growth: "thoughtful, values-based conservation can strengthen cultural identity and shape more meaningful and resilient communities."
#builtheritage
Our #PublicHistory MA project #ForestCityFacts is officially launched!
Partnered with the London & Middlesex Historical Society & the City of London, it is part of #LdnOnt's #bicentennial celebrations.
200 'facts' will be released over the entire year. Check back here regularly!
shorturl.at/y3NHm
Partnered with the London & Middlesex Historical Society & the City of London, it is part of #LdnOnt's #bicentennial celebrations.
200 'facts' will be released over the entire year. Check back here regularly!
shorturl.at/y3NHm
Curious about London's history? Try a walk in Gibbons Park | CBC News
Forest City Facts is one of many initiatives designed to celebrate London's 200th birthday.
www.cbc.ca
May 14, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Our #PublicHistory MA project #ForestCityFacts is officially launched!
Partnered with the London & Middlesex Historical Society & the City of London, it is part of #LdnOnt's #bicentennial celebrations.
200 'facts' will be released over the entire year. Check back here regularly!
shorturl.at/y3NHm
Partnered with the London & Middlesex Historical Society & the City of London, it is part of #LdnOnt's #bicentennial celebrations.
200 'facts' will be released over the entire year. Check back here regularly!
shorturl.at/y3NHm
Western #PublicHistory MA students, local historians bring London’s stories to life through #ForestCity Facts: Sharing 200 stories for #LdnOnt’s 200th anniversary
news.westernu.ca/2026/04/west...
news.westernu.ca/2026/04/west...
Western students, local historians bring London’s stories to life through Forest City Facts
Through Forest City Facts, Western’s MA public history field is helping to uncover stories that have shaped - and continue to shape – the city.
news.westernu.ca
April 14, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Western #PublicHistory MA students, local historians bring London’s stories to life through #ForestCity Facts: Sharing 200 stories for #LdnOnt’s 200th anniversary
news.westernu.ca/2026/04/west...
news.westernu.ca/2026/04/west...
London, Ontario / #ldnont's O Pee Chee Company started in 1911 and went right up until 1995, in terms of producing candy, chewing gum, as well as trading cards.
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
‘Packaging Fun’: London professor hoping to take documentary on O Pee Chee Factory to film festivals in 2026
Growing up in Newfoundland in the 1970s and 1980s, Michael Dove’s connection to the wider world came through O Pee Chee (OPC) cards.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
London, Ontario / #ldnont's O Pee Chee Company started in 1911 and went right up until 1995, in terms of producing candy, chewing gum, as well as trading cards.
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
Celebrate #LdnOnt's bicentennial in 2026 by learning about earlier anniversaries including a "first" bicentennial in 1993! shorturl.at/t2wPs
Originally presented by #Wordsfest, #LondonPublicLibrary and the London & Middlesex Historical Society.
@westernulibsarc @museumlondon @londonheritagecouncil
Originally presented by #Wordsfest, #LondonPublicLibrary and the London & Middlesex Historical Society.
@westernulibsarc @museumlondon @londonheritagecouncil
Mike Baker: “London’s 200th Anniversary (Again)"
YouTube video by Words Festival
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Celebrate #LdnOnt's bicentennial in 2026 by learning about earlier anniversaries including a "first" bicentennial in 1993! shorturl.at/t2wPs
Originally presented by #Wordsfest, #LondonPublicLibrary and the London & Middlesex Historical Society.
@westernulibsarc @museumlondon @londonheritagecouncil
Originally presented by #Wordsfest, #LondonPublicLibrary and the London & Middlesex Historical Society.
@westernulibsarc @museumlondon @londonheritagecouncil
I am planning my Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 adventures!
Welcome to the Graham Arboretum, one of London, Ontario / #ldnont's best-kept secrets.
london.ca/living-londo...
Welcome to the Graham Arboretum, one of London, Ontario / #ldnont's best-kept secrets.
london.ca/living-londo...
December 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I am planning my Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 adventures!
Welcome to the Graham Arboretum, one of London, Ontario / #ldnont's best-kept secrets.
london.ca/living-londo...
Welcome to the Graham Arboretum, one of London, Ontario / #ldnont's best-kept secrets.
london.ca/living-londo...
Congratulations to all but especially #LdnOnt’s Emma Donoghue!
Alexis is nominated for his new book "14 Authors"
Former Giller Prize winner André Alexis (“Fifteen Dogs”) and the Irish-Canadian novelist Emma Donoghue (“Room”) are among the 14 authors whose books have been longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize, one of the country’s top awards for fiction.
September 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Congratulations to all but especially #LdnOnt’s Emma Donoghue!
Friday Round Table!
Chris Moss, Ryan Gauss, Steve Cordes and I broke down the week's top stories including new developments with #ldnont's hubs and the building at Queen's/Adelaide.
Then we look at the latest at TVDSB and London Police make spending cuts.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Chris Moss, Ryan Gauss, Steve Cordes and I broke down the week's top stories including new developments with #ldnont's hubs and the building at Queen's/Adelaide.
Then we look at the latest at TVDSB and London Police make spending cuts.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Craig Needles Podcast Episode 402: Friday Round Table With Chris Moss, Ryan Gauss And Steve Cordes
Craig welcomed London Cares Executive Director Chris Moss, political insider Ryan Gauss and former YOU CEO Steve Cordes to the studio to talk about the week’s top issues. They tackle some developments...
classicrock981.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Friday Round Table!
Chris Moss, Ryan Gauss, Steve Cordes and I broke down the week's top stories including new developments with #ldnont's hubs and the building at Queen's/Adelaide.
Then we look at the latest at TVDSB and London Police make spending cuts.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Chris Moss, Ryan Gauss, Steve Cordes and I broke down the week's top stories including new developments with #ldnont's hubs and the building at Queen's/Adelaide.
Then we look at the latest at TVDSB and London Police make spending cuts.
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
I am proud to share that the #LdnOnt’s #DearnessHome has earned a 3-year accreditation for excellence in care from the #CARF
This accomplishment reflects strong leadership & dedication of staff & volunteers. Clearly demonstrating what we can achieve when we work together!
#Community
This accomplishment reflects strong leadership & dedication of staff & volunteers. Clearly demonstrating what we can achieve when we work together!
#Community
September 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I am proud to share that the #LdnOnt’s #DearnessHome has earned a 3-year accreditation for excellence in care from the #CARF
This accomplishment reflects strong leadership & dedication of staff & volunteers. Clearly demonstrating what we can achieve when we work together!
#Community
This accomplishment reflects strong leadership & dedication of staff & volunteers. Clearly demonstrating what we can achieve when we work together!
#Community
One of #ldnont’s worst traffic intersections is not getting a real solution. There is an easy fix: @westernu.ca, which now owns Brescia College, could extend a road to make their gigantic west parking lot accessible from Sarnia Road. Maybe this is part of the current construction.
September 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
One of #ldnont’s worst traffic intersections is not getting a real solution. There is an easy fix: @westernu.ca, which now owns Brescia College, could extend a road to make their gigantic west parking lot accessible from Sarnia Road. Maybe this is part of the current construction.
Exciting news!
#LdnOnt’s first office-to-residential conversion is nearly complete. 376 Richmond St marks a new step towards addressing the housing affordability and availability issues faced by many Canadians today.
These new spaces bring another portion of downtown back online.
#LdnOnt’s first office-to-residential conversion is nearly complete. 376 Richmond St marks a new step towards addressing the housing affordability and availability issues faced by many Canadians today.
These new spaces bring another portion of downtown back online.
August 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Exciting news!
#LdnOnt’s first office-to-residential conversion is nearly complete. 376 Richmond St marks a new step towards addressing the housing affordability and availability issues faced by many Canadians today.
These new spaces bring another portion of downtown back online.
#LdnOnt’s first office-to-residential conversion is nearly complete. 376 Richmond St marks a new step towards addressing the housing affordability and availability issues faced by many Canadians today.
These new spaces bring another portion of downtown back online.
#Ontario has approved changes to #TheLondonPlan supporting higher density, mixed-use development, & more connected communities to help address #LdnOnt’s housing needs now & in the future
Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/pro...
Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/pro...
August 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#Ontario has approved changes to #TheLondonPlan supporting higher density, mixed-use development, & more connected communities to help address #LdnOnt’s housing needs now & in the future
Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/pro...
Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/pro...
The province is investing up to $1 million to support the #LdnOnt’s Silverwood Arena Redevelopment Project to help transform the arena into a modern, multi-purpose & fully #accessible #communitycentre
The facility is scheduled to open in 2027
Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/silverwoods
The facility is scheduled to open in 2027
Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/silverwoods
August 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The province is investing up to $1 million to support the #LdnOnt’s Silverwood Arena Redevelopment Project to help transform the arena into a modern, multi-purpose & fully #accessible #communitycentre
The facility is scheduled to open in 2027
Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/silverwoods
The facility is scheduled to open in 2027
Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/silverwoods
NEW STORY ALERT! David Gast recounts his childhood #cancer treatment with the #cobaltbomb at #LdnOnt's War Memorial Children's Hospital as part of the #VisionSoHoAlliance project to preserve #SoHo history in its affordable housing. @westernuhistory.bsky.social @ncph.bsky.social #publichistory
July 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NEW STORY ALERT! David Gast recounts his childhood #cancer treatment with the #cobaltbomb at #LdnOnt's War Memorial Children's Hospital as part of the #VisionSoHoAlliance project to preserve #SoHo history in its affordable housing. @westernuhistory.bsky.social @ncph.bsky.social #publichistory
Friday Round Table!
Cheryl Miller, Ryan Gauss and Scot Collyer joined me to breakdown how we elect #ldnont's council - is it time to have a Deputy Mayor elected city-wide?
Also, the province has turfed the trustees at more school boards. Right call?
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Cheryl Miller, Ryan Gauss and Scot Collyer joined me to breakdown how we elect #ldnont's council - is it time to have a Deputy Mayor elected city-wide?
Also, the province has turfed the trustees at more school boards. Right call?
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Craig Needles Podcast Episode 386: Friday Round Table With Cheryl Miller, Ryan Gauss And Scott Collyer
Craig is joined by a panel of former city councillor Cheryl Miller along with political insiders Ryan Gauss and Scott Collyer. They breakdown the way London’s council is structured. Should it be fullt...
classicrock981.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Friday Round Table!
Cheryl Miller, Ryan Gauss and Scot Collyer joined me to breakdown how we elect #ldnont's council - is it time to have a Deputy Mayor elected city-wide?
Also, the province has turfed the trustees at more school boards. Right call?
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
Cheryl Miller, Ryan Gauss and Scot Collyer joined me to breakdown how we elect #ldnont's council - is it time to have a Deputy Mayor elected city-wide?
Also, the province has turfed the trustees at more school boards. Right call?
classicrock981.com/blogs/thecra...
#LdnOnt's #Regionalists #Regionalism #Art is more relevant than ever. If this is new to you, this is the most important article about London, Ontario, Canada you'll read all year. #Canada
‘STOP the American takeover of Canada!’ — Inspiration and humour from a London, Ont. art movement
‘STOP the American takeover of Canada!’ — Inspiration and humour from a London, Ont. art movement
The work of London, Ont., artist Greg Curnow, and the the art scene and city he was part of offer creative inspiration for navigating Canada-U.S. tensions.
theconversation.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#LdnOnt's #Regionalists #Regionalism #Art is more relevant than ever. If this is new to you, this is the most important article about London, Ontario, Canada you'll read all year. #Canada
Our recent talk about our historical research of #LdnOnt's St. David's Ward and the #VisionSoHoProject which will erect outdoor historical signage on the former grounds of Old Vic Hospital is available here for a short time! #publichistory londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/last-month-a...
Last Month’s Program – London Middlesex Branch
londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca
March 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Our recent talk about our historical research of #LdnOnt's St. David's Ward and the #VisionSoHoProject which will erect outdoor historical signage on the former grounds of Old Vic Hospital is available here for a short time! #publichistory londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/last-month-a...
🎨🏙️ Explore #LdnOnt’s #art, #history & #culture with 6 new self-guided public art tours!
🎶🗿 Discover murals, monuments & interactive experiences featuring #poetry, #music & #dance
Start your journey today: london.ca/newsroom/pub...
#ExploreLdnOnt | #PublicArt
🎶🗿 Discover murals, monuments & interactive experiences featuring #poetry, #music & #dance
Start your journey today: london.ca/newsroom/pub...
#ExploreLdnOnt | #PublicArt
March 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎨🏙️ Explore #LdnOnt’s #art, #history & #culture with 6 new self-guided public art tours!
🎶🗿 Discover murals, monuments & interactive experiences featuring #poetry, #music & #dance
Start your journey today: london.ca/newsroom/pub...
#ExploreLdnOnt | #PublicArt
🎶🗿 Discover murals, monuments & interactive experiences featuring #poetry, #music & #dance
Start your journey today: london.ca/newsroom/pub...
#ExploreLdnOnt | #PublicArt
Do you have an interest in researching and sharing the story of #LdnOnt's heritage? Consider applying to join the Historic Sites Committee!
Help tell London’s history! 🏛️ The Library Board’s Historic Sites Committee is looking for volunteers to research & share stories of our city’s past.
Read our news story for details:
Read our news story for details:
Join the Historic Sites Committee | London Public Library
Join the London Public Library’s Historic Sites Committee! Apply by March 28 to help research and share London’s heritage through plaques, archives, and events.
buff.ly
March 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Do you have an interest in researching and sharing the story of #LdnOnt's heritage? Consider applying to join the Historic Sites Committee!