The many virtues of arts and culture
Arts and culture are integral to what makes a city worth living in. A thriving cultural scene helps to attract and retain residents, and contributes to our sense of community. The arts provide entertainment for weekends and evenings. They give us something to share with our families and friends and…
Ward 6 candidate Mike Bloxam proposes changes to overnight parking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, October 14, 2014Ward 6 candidate Mike Bloxam proposes changes to overnight parkingWhen August ended, so did your right to park overnight on city streets for another year. That’s a pain, especially for those who hosted overnight guests during Thanksgiving weekend.It doesn’t have to be that way, says…
Providing the necessities
This Thanksgiving weekend, Londoners sat down to share a meal and to appreciate the fall harvest, and their homes, families, and friends. Unfortunately, not everybody in our society have the privilege of a home.Also this weekend (on Friday, October 10), people in London and around the world marked World Homeless…
More than just child’s play
I've been asked frequently during this campaign about how to get more Londoners working. Previously, I shared my thoughts about supporting small businesses and start-ups so that more people are able to create meaningful work for themselves. Another important way to help is to remove barriers that prevent people from seeking…
What a waste
Garbage collection is one of the city’s most basic and necessary services. It is also a service with enormous room for innovation and improvement. On the pickup end, garbage service helps people keep their home safe and clean. On the other end, how we dispose of that material makes a…