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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · 14d

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3.1 Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response- Research and Evaluation Report

3.2 Public Participation Meeting on proposed Adequate and Suitable Cooling & Maximum Temperature By-Law Amendments

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · 14d

The agenda for the next Community & Protective Services Committee meeting (Mon, Sept 29, 1pm) is now online:
pub-london.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

This busy agenda includes:

2.3 Proposed Temporary Warming Center Framework …

Community and Protective Services Committee - September 29, 2025

pub-london.escribemeetings.com

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Aug 31

I had a great time at the @KingsAtWestern Opening Ceremonies for O-Week this afternoon. Delivering welcome greetings from the City of #LdnOnt, meeting lots students and staff.

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Aug 23

Larry Cornies’ editorial hits right on the mark. London needs a better balance between development approvals and our mobility infrastructure. lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Yet this council is full-speed-ahead on approvals without adequate regard for traffic implications. It’s simply not sustainable.

Cornies: Traffic could be London's undoing

In the face of growth estimates, the city's planned transportation infrastructure looks inadequate

lfpress.com

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Aug 11

The London Fire Department has issued a temporary ban on all open air fires in the City because of extreme hot & dry conditions.

The ban is in effect until further notice and includes bonfires, campfires, strike burn cans, chimineas, fire tables and fire pits.
london.ca/newsroom/pub...

london.ca

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 30

Full decision in Cycle Toronto vs Ontario (Attorney General) pidted yete:
assets.nationbuilder.com/cycletoronto...

assets.nationbuilder.com

Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ontario Superior Court has just ruled the province’s move to remove bike lanes would be “inconsistent” with the constitutional protection of life, liberty and security.

2025 ONSC 4397

globalnews.ca/news/1131136...

Ford government to appeal court ruling which deemed bike lane removal unconstitutional | Globalnews.ca

The Ford government's plans to tear out dedicated bike lanes from three Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.

globalnews.ca

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 26

My initial thoughts are with the pedestrian victim and I am anxiously awaiting an update on their condition.

www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...

Fire crews rescue pedestrian lodged under vehicle they were hit by

London Fire crews responded to reports of an unconscious person in the 100 block of Hamilton Road Friday.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 18

The agenda for the Tuesday July 22 London
City Council meeting has been posted at london.ca/government/c... (scroll to Upcoming Meetings, Council)

Submissions for the Added Agenda are due Monday July 21, 9am to [email protected]. Give Report / Item# and state consent to publicly publish.

Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 15

I’m looking forward to talking with Devon Peacock 980am at 7:18am tomorrow about my motion coming to SPPC on Thurs about the Deputy Mayor selection process.
I’m asking staff to scan how other Ontario cities select this position and report back, and I’ll talk about some options the Council has.

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 14

As the selection and duties of the Deputy Mayor is NOT one of the statutory Strong Mayor powers, council has the authority to look at other options. These include more frequent rotation, multiple DM’s with portfolios, selection by council, and direct election by voters.

What do you think?

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 14

I’ve filed a motion for the July 17 SPPC meeting to look at how other Ontario cities select and define the position of Deputy Mayor.

London City Council should be considering options besides the status-quo where the Mayor nominates the DM and assigns their roles. .

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 12

Capping off a great evening at the TAP Creativity Centre @TAPCreativityON for the 34th Annual Pride London Art Show Gala Opening (show runs through July 19th)

www.tapcreativity.org

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 12

At the New Door Project celebration at the Forest City Gallery recognition event for accessibility upgrades supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. More about the FCG at forestcitygallery.com

MPP Terence Kernaghan presenting Trillium award to Adi Berardini

FCG Executive Director Adi Berardini talking about the accessibility project at new new back door.

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 11

I had a great meeting this morning with student leaders from @fanshawesu, representing Fanshawe College students at the main, downtown, airport and south London campuses. We discussed housing, transit, public safety, local political engagement and other issues.
fsu.ca

FSU | Fanshawe Student Union

The Fanshawe Student Union is an organization committed to excellence in service and student support within the diverse student community of Fanshawe College.

fsu.ca

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 8

I’ll be holding a discussion about neighborhood Traffic Safety on July 23. We’re focusing on Old North, where a crossing guard was recently injured and where several traffic calming petitions are pending. But these issues are common in other London neighborhoods and all are welcome!

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 4

I’m looking forward to attending @OntarioNature seminar “Bill 5 Explained: What it Means and What We Can Do Now”
July 9th 7pm, Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Bill 5 Explained: What it Means and What We Can Do Now. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us to discuss how we can get Bill 5 overturned. This free webinar will focus on the implications of Bill 5, which the Government of Ontario passed on June 4, 2025. Specifically, we will present ...

us06web.zoom.us

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jul 2

Had some great conversations about e-bike and battery safety issues at “Watt A Ride” at Gibbons Park last Saturday.

Looking at some new cycle features at Watt-A-Ride

With City of London Go Green staff in Gibbons Park

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jun 23

Here is an urgent press release from PAWS Canada about a canine parvirus outbreak in the @LMCHousing property at 345-349 Wharncliffe Rd in #LdnOnt. Please resend to dog owners in the area, esp to person living in these buildings. More about PAWS Canada at www.pawscanada.ca

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jun 20

Hear the Sounds of Swing Band at Wolf Performance Hall June 23, 7pm
and
UWO’s New Horizons Band at the Paul Davenport Theatre June 28 at 11am

Sounds of Swing details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...

New Horizons Band details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...

Sounds of Swing Jazz Band - 20th Anniversary Concert - Events Calendar - Western University

June 23, 2025 - Sounds of Swing is an adult swing band associated with the New Horizons Band program run by the Don Wright Faculty of Music. - Events Calendar - Western University

www.events.westernu.ca

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jun 19

On June 17 while on duty as a school crossing guard at St. James & Colborne Streets in London’s Old North, Michael-Ann was struck by a vehicle hit by a truck that went onto the sidewalk where she was sitting. To help with her expenses as she recovers, please consider donating to gofund.me/38d012c8

Donate to Help Support Old North Crossing Guard Michael-Ann, organized by Noelle Prins Tangredi

On June 17, 2025, during her shift as a crossing guard at St. … Noelle Prins Tangredi needs your support for Help Support Old North Crossing Guard Michael-Ann

gofund.me

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jun 9

Good coverage from CBC News on Bill 6…
Ontario anti-encampment law punishes the homeless, avoids long-term solutions: critics

Safer Municipalities Act could violate people's right to shelter, civil liberties union says t.co/Z3Y79ItSNc

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-encampment-law-1.7555659

t.co

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · Jun 8

Here’s a reminder that I’m holding an informal online session this evening from 7pm until 8:30pm.

Zoom link:

us06web.zoom.us/j/8241864517...

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.

us06web.zoom.us

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · Jun 3

Dr. Marianne Larsen, Professor Emeritus at @westernu.bsky.social urges the campus community to keep examining Navitas. She points to recent Glassdoor reviews where staff say the company prioritizes profit—“maximizing every cent” from students. The concerns are still real. #NoToNavitas #cdnpse

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Sam Trosow @samtrosow.bsky.social · May 29

In fast-tracking the Bill 6 the government is showing utter disregard for the norms of a democratic and deliberative process…

Ford may have the votes to ram this poorly drafted and unconstitutional bill through the legislature, but they will ultimately have to answer for this in the courts.

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