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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow is the last #CommunityChat for 2025. Come share your thoughts, ask questions, or just listen in. I’ll be at Dundas United Church tomorrow at 6PM

📍 Location: Dundas United Church – 482 Dundas St
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30 PM

Hope to see you there!
#LdnOnt | #Ward13

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 2d

As #LdnOnt comes together to celebrate #Diwali tonight, I would like to remind residents to follow the Fireworks By-law & keep safety as a priority

Fireworks are permitted from dusk until 11PM, tonight ONLY

You can not light fireworks on streets, roads, or parks

Learn more: london.ca/fireworks

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 5d

It was a delight to join Indwell’s celebration of Hope and Homes for all, alongside staff, tenants, & community members of #LdnOnt

This marks another step forward in building a city where everyone has a place to call home

Learn more: indwell.ca/soho

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 6d

Check out the Punk ‘N Patch #HarvestParty on Saturday October 18 at the Cavendish Community Food Hub in #LdnOnt
Admission is free

Location: 136 Cavendish Crescent
Time: 12–4PM

There will be live music, pumpkin carving, food vendors, & an annual fall harvest to close out the season

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 7d

The annual public lecture series hosted by Rotman Institute of #Philosophy at #Western began last week & will continue until Nov 20th

The theme for this years series is ‘Connecting Research to the Public Good’

Learn more: www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/connec...

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 8d

Reminder:

The Cavendish community chat that was canceled back in June has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Oct 22, at the Kiwanis Seniors Community Centre, 78 Riverside Dr, from 6-7:30 PM

Come join in & learn whats happening in #LdnOnt

Hope to see you there!

#LdnOnt | #Ward13 | #CommunityChats

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 9d

I'd like to wish everyone a Happy #Thanksgiving Monday

I hope everyone can spend today relaxing, enjoying the small comforts we have, and appreciating how lucky we are to be #Canadians

Be sure to take this time to share what you can and spend time with friends, family, & our #LdnOnt community

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 12d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay

Today provides space for those in the #mentalhealth field to talk about their work & what more needs to be done to make mental health care more accessible

Learn more about affordable supports in #LdnOnt: www.cclondon.ca

Additional resources: cmhatv.ca

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 13d

The BIG Holiday Giveback asks for nominations for local people, community groups, and organizations who are having a positive impact in #LdnOnt

The winner will get a $1500 Downtown Gift Card & one nominator will win a $750 Gift Card

Nominate a person or organization today: www.lovelocalwin.ca

The BIG Holiday Giveback Canada

Please click the link to complete this form.

www.lovelocalwin.ca

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 14d

Reminder: the next Community Chat is tomorrow at the Kinsmen Arena, 20 Granville St., from 6–7:30 PM

Join in, share what's on your mind & learn what's happening in #LdnOnt

Hope to see you there!

#LdnOnt | #Ward13 | #CommunityChats

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 15d

#LdnOnt City Council is inviting residents to apply for the Committee of Adjustment & Covent Garden Market Board of Directors.

Persons interested in being considered for appointment are asked to complete an application form that is available on the City’s website: london.ca/committees-a...

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 16d

Starting this week, Ridout Street North between Horton Street & King Street will experience reduced lanes to facilitate road rehabilitation & cycling improvements in #downtown #LdnOnt

The work includes curb & concrete repairs, as well as repaving

Work is expected to be completed by November 2025

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 19d

Catch up on everything happening in Ward 13—from the Downtown Plan and Mobility Master Plan to the final community chat for the year and Fall festivities.

Read the latest newsletter & sign up to get future updates at www.davidferreira.ca

#Ward13 | #LdnOnt | #CommunityFirst

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 20d

#ArkAidMission has launched their annual “Give a Little Bit” #FoodDrive in #LdnOnt
Throughout October, they will be accepting donation at drop-off locations listed in the image

Please kindly support the cause by donating hygiene products, snacks, water bottles & juice boxes

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 21d

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women & girls from our past & our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada
This is also an opportunity to reflect on the work still ahead to remove barriers faced by women, girls, and other marginalize groups

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 22d

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in #Canada

Learn how you can participate in the #94CallstoAction to redress the harms of the Residential School System & advance reconciliation: london.ca/living-londo...

Read the #TRC Reports: nctr.ca/publications...

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 23d

#LdnOnt is hosting a virtual meeting on Oct 2 at 6PM to collect feedback & ideas on the development of the new Downtown Plan

This is an opportunity for Londoners to share their feedback on the future of #DowntownLondon

Register &/or provide comments online: getinvolved.london.ca/downtownplan

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 25d

Ontarios homelessness rates are up 25% since 2022, #LdnOnt 19%, with 174 preventable deaths

London's Whole of Community System Response uses housing-first supports to get people indoors, cut ER visits & save costs

We need stable funding, workforce support & Indigenous leadership to ensure success

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 26d

You’re invited to provide comments &/or attend a Public Participation Meeting in #LdnOnt before the Planning & Environment Committee to discuss the final Industrial Land Needs Assessment, the draft Urban Growth Boundary Review, & to provide updates

Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/london-plan-...

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 27d

#Indwell is hosting a Hope & Homes Social on Thursday, Oct 16 to celebrate the construction progress at 2 projects: Coves Landing at 46 Elmwood Place, & Hilda Stuart Lofts at 392 South Street in #LdnOnt

Purchase your tickets today: web.cvent.com/event/3d1314...

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 28d

Temporary lane restrictions are in effect on Wellington St between Queens Ave & Dufferin Ave as restoration begins on the People & the City Monument at the Wellington St median, just north of Queens Ave

Restoration is expected to take about 10-12 weeks
Drivers on Wellington should expect delays

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 29d

Tell us what matters most for the City’s transportation future & join the working group

The Mobility Master Plan, a long-term strategy for how people move around #LdnOnt, was approved by Council & is open for public review until Oct 8

Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/mobility-mas...

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · Sep 22

Thank you to Museum London for hosting the 2nd annual celebration of Spanish-speaking cultures & the annual corn roast celebrating Ron Benners outdoor installation last Saturday as part of #DoorsOpenLondon

It was an enjoyable & enriching afternoon filled with art, music, & culture in #LdnOnt

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thank you to everyone who attended the Downtown London Summit event yesterday.

We appreciate every individual who has taken the time to share their perspectives & help us in co-creating strategies that will shape the future of #downtown #LdnOnt for the better

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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · Sep 17

The City of London’s resident satisfaction #survey has begun & will continue until Oct 5

#LdnOnt residents will be called by landlines & cellphones to participate

Read more about last year’s results: london.ca/newsroom/cit...

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