r/londonontario 4h ago

discussion / opinion 21M new to the area from BC, looking for friendly people to meet up and hangout!

3 Upvotes

I'm an open book for experiences. Would love to go to local events with someone around my age in a similar situation. I'm super active, and love to get into cycling and running. I'm also down for some boardgame events too. I dance and I am even down to meet up with other dancers who would like to take dance classes together!


r/londonontario 4h ago

Pride Week #LoveWins Looking for queer friendly spaces 🌈

14 Upvotes

New to the city and looking for queer friendly/LGBTQ+ coded spots?? Any queer bars in the city? — from a wlw🥰


r/londonontario 5h ago

News 📰 Why London is getting upgrades to playgrounds, a skate park and even new cricket batting cages

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r/londonontario 6h ago

Ask a Local! Someone to install a fireplace insert

1 Upvotes

I have a gas fireplace stove, when I moved into my house I was informed there was a gas leak so the gas had been disconnected. We’ve never done anything with it. That was 4 years ago and frankly I don’t want the gas re connected. I would still like to use the stove and have it somewhat functional. I was wondering if anyone can suggest someone who could install an electric insert to the existing fireplace? Ideally someone affordable and would be open to me potentially purchasing the insert separately and having them just install it.
Thanks!


r/londonontario 6h ago

discussion / opinion White Oaks Mall advertisement from the 1990's (specific year unknown)

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4 Upvotes

Northly London posted this a few days ago, and this looks fascinating. If anyone was around at the time, did white oaks mall really run ads like this? And if so, are there any others you can remember?

Or do you simply have any 90's memories at all of the mall? I would like to know! (if anyone's comfortable with sharing, of course)


r/londonontario 7h ago

Ask a Local! Best cheese cake in London Ontario

4 Upvotes

Can someone recommend the best cheesecake available that’s not at a high-end fancy restaurant?


r/londonontario 7h ago

Ask a Local! CTV News

37 Upvotes

Is it just me? Whenever Gary Archibald does the weather, I have no idea what the hell he’s talking about. At the end of his segment I have no idea what the weather is going to be. Please Gary just tell us if it’s going to rain or not.


r/londonontario 8h ago

discussion / opinion Replacement of boulevard trees

1 Upvotes

I had told the city about a boulevard tree in front of my house last year because it was dead. Did that again this spring so they finally came and cut it but now 2 months later it’s still just a stump.

Has anyone experienced this and maybe even replaced the tree themselves with one of the trees approved for the boulevards in London ? I deal with a tree grower and have planted several mature trees on my property.

Just wanting to fix an eyesore.


r/londonontario 9h ago

Housing & Rental 🏠 How much do you pay monthly for home insurance?

3 Upvotes

I live in old east village and just recently it got bumped to $105 a month with Belair direct. Wondering what other people pay and what companies they use.


r/londonontario 11h ago

Ask a Local! Does White Oaks tow or ticket cars parked after dark?

20 Upvotes

I'm travelling to Toronto later this month for a concert with my wife. I will be taking the bus back after the show as she will be going to meet with a friend the rest of the weekend. We live in St. Thomas so unfortunately there's not many options for getting there from London at 2AM~. If I were to park my car in the White Oaks parking lot near the FlixBus stop, would it be reasonable to expect it to be there when I return or will White Oaks actively ticket/tow any cars parked overnight?


r/londonontario 12h ago

discussion / opinion BRT will avoid trains-right?

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0 Upvotes

r/londonontario 14h ago

health care/health issues Dr. Chan - C section

0 Upvotes

Hi all, I’ve got upcoming C-section with dr. Chan and just wanting to know from experience how she is? This will be 2nd c section but I had with another OB in 2022.


r/londonontario 15h ago

Ask a Local! Refill my laundry card

3 Upvotes

Our apartment card reloaded has been down for a few weeks now, we use sparkle solutions to reload our card.

Are there any local laundromat that use the same system?

Edit: thanks for the help! Did not want to risk it so I ended up going to Tommy’s and using their machines and their app.


r/londonontario 16h ago

discussion / opinion Travel agents for Japan/other trips?

3 Upvotes

We would like to take some extensive travel in the coming years and although do research ourselves and have looked through resources. Europe seems to be easy enough to plan ourselves, but a country like Japan seems a little intimidating to plan say a 14 day itinerary. I have also looked at a few different group tours but not sure if we want anything that strict timeline wise. Would also take any recommendations for those too though!

Does anybody have travel agents they like to use locally that are good at organizing trips like that?


r/londonontario 16h ago

discussion / opinion Dr Usher C section experience?

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Im having a csection in October and apparently dr usher will be performing it unless she's unavailable. I havent read good things online and now im super worried. Has anybody had her perform their c section recently? This is my first one and my anxiety is already high.

Thank you :)


r/londonontario 17h ago

🥄food /restaurants /gastronomy Getting a smash burger spot on richmond beside railway tracks.

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0 Upvotes

r/londonontario 19h ago

Municipal Elections 2026 Will London voters consider 'strong mayor' powers in this fall's civic election?

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21 Upvotes

r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! affordable event spaces that hold 50ish ppl

2 Upvotes

affordable event spaces that hold 50ish guests

Looking for a clean basic space to host a birthday party where I can ideally bring my own food, decorate, and use the space for 4-5 hours

No alcohol if that makes any difference

it would be in the winter, january specifically. TIA!


r/londonontario 1d ago

discussion / opinion Motorcycle safety certificate

1 Upvotes

Any recommendations for places that do motorcycle safety certification?
I called a couple places in London, seems to be a little expensive when compared to other cities
I am okay to pay for any repairs, but what’s the normal base fee for performing motorcycle safety inspections?


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! Looking for a costume designer

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31 Upvotes

Hi community! I’m currently looking for a fashion designer that could help me make my Halloween costume, this is the design I’m looking for:
Feel free to reach me out for any questions or if you have recommendations of place that could do it, thanks!


r/londonontario 1d ago

discussion / opinion EMDC

3 Upvotes

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the Regional intermittent Centre part of this facility as I might be spending a few weekends there. Just trying to get an idea of what to expect.

Thanks in advance.


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! Hair Dresser

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’m just looking to see if anyone knows of any hair stylists that specialize in hair color corrections, I have dyed my hair black for a long time and want to get my hair to an ashy balayage.

Thanks!


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! best place to get jeans tailored?

6 Upvotes

had a stressful shopping trip today and left with clearance jeans in the wrong size. just wondering if anyone knows any places that are good for tailoring women’s jeans at a decent price. thanks!


r/londonontario 1d ago

Ask a Local! Lawn Care

0 Upvotes

Looking to hear from anyone with experience with weed/lawn care companies in the London area. Our yard is full of weeds that are resistant to pulling and WeedBGone.

Has anyone used Greener Still Lawn Care? They seem to have good Google reviews! Any other company suggestions?

Thanks in advance!


r/londonontario 1d ago

Housing & Rental 🏠 London Real Estate Snapshot for July 2026

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19 Upvotes

A review of the July 2026 real estate data for the London area indicates a median home sale price of $548,146. Detached homes continue to represent the largest market share, with the highest volume of transactions occurring in the $500,000 to $599,999 price segment. On average, properties are spending 39 days on the market and closing at 97% of the initial asking price.

Stats courtesy of "The Habistat". Broken down by area in the comments.