London Community News

At The Salvation Army’s Westminster Park Community Church in London, Ont., students are developing their reading and math skills through iREAD+, a free after-school literacy and numeracy program for children in Grades 1 through 5. This initiative began in 2014 after a successful March Break tutoring camp.

Over 40 community planting events will expand the urban tree canopy across seven provinces this year; First of 20 spring plantings kicks off April 19

A Huron County community is coming together to support a local family just days after emergency crews responded to a teenager on fire at a high school - as unanswered questions about the incident remain for many residents. Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, first responders arrived to a person on fire at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Ont. Police said they evacuated the school and extinguished the fire.

London is scheduled to host a FIFA World Cup 2026 community celebration at Victoria Park on July 4, as part of a nationwide “Canada Celebrates” tour connected to the tournament. The event will include soccer-themed activities, food trucks, a beer garden and live music, along with a public viewing of a Round of 16 match. More details will be released in the coming weeks.

The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Francophone communities with the launch of the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Through the FCGP, Ontario is protecting the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve access to French‑language services, strengthen organizational capacity and promote Francophone culture.

This past weekend, the Honourable Senator Dr. Kristopher Wells, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of almost $600,000 to support the delivery of inclusive, culturally sensitive SRH services and resources to the communities across the country that need them. The announcement took place at the Positive Light Gala in Edmonton, AB, held in support of building a more inclusive and accepting society for all, including people living with HIV.