/r/londonontario

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We are a diverse and inclusionary subreddit, therefore local content is welcome: local news, photos that showcase our beautiful city, informative posts, favourite venues, hangouts, restaurants, cafes, shops, art galleries, etc; and anything else related to London, Ontario!!

Please use the WEEKLY THREAD to post Buying/Selling, Lost/Stolen & Found items, events, fundraisers, giveaways/free stuff, & Petitions.

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  1. Trolling: Be respectful towards others. We expect civility towards other users and the community in general. Name calling or incivility may result in a warning, post/comment removal, or a ban without warning.

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  4. Buying/Selling/Trading/Fundraising/Free Stuff: Buying/Selling/Trading/fundraising/Free stuff/Lost and found/Lost Pets/Events may ONLY be posted on discord

  5. No Lost & Found or Events: This includes animals, stolen vehicles, etc. The only exception to this rule is missing persons. These can be posted on discord

  6. Editorialize headlines: Articles MUST be posted as a link and match the headline of the article exactly.

  7. Post must be directly related to London and surrounding regions: Provincial, national, or international topics without a direct connection to the London area should be posted in the appropriate subreddit, on discord, or in the Daily Discussion Thread.

  8. Illegal/Against Site Rules: Do not post anything illegal, or against Reddit rules. Advocating violence and bigotry will result in an immediate and permanent ban with no warning.

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/r/londonontario

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RV/Short Bus Living?

I really want to move into a short bus converted into an RV, I think it'd be possible but I was wondering what the parking situation is in London. Preferably, I wouldn't need to move it at all (the option would be nice), but I'm struggling to find lots that can do that with reasonable cost.

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2025/02/04
04:45 UTC

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Trans-welcoming high schools?

I'm the cis parent of a trans son (16), and I might have a chance to move to London through work, along with my wife and other son (14). Any recommendations for neighborhoods, high schools, etc.? Either to avoid or to seek out?

I created a new account to post this since the work thing is far from certain.

28 Comments
2025/02/04
02:19 UTC

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Finding roomates

Aside from Roomies, can someone point me in the right direction of how to find roommates to share a house? My dog and I are looking for someone to share out house, but I'm not sure how to go about it. Thanks everyone!

2 Comments
2025/02/04
01:41 UTC

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Recommendations for good financial advisors?

I have consistently had bad experiences with the ones in financial institutions. I'm not sure if it's the individuals or the bank stopping them from giving actual advice, but they've all been extremely awful. Either way, I'm in a complicated financial situation and I want to be able to talk to someone that can take a look at my spending, my assets, my investments, my loans, and whatever else and give me a good roadmap on how to proceed. Would appreciate any recommendations, thanks a bunch!

EDIT: just a disclaimer I'm not dealing with insane amounts of money, just good ol middle class. I don't need someone that deals with people in those tax brackets (nor can I afford them) XD

11 Comments
2025/02/04
00:54 UTC

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Shirts and Pants

Hey can anyone recommend where can I buy formal or good shirts and pants without going to these expensive malls. Like I moved from Toronto and there is lot of store who sell good quality shirt but cheap as compared to Guess, Tommy and etc

4 Comments
2025/02/03
22:07 UTC

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How much do you pay for Coinamatic laundry?

I just moved into a new building with a laundry room. Their machines charge 3.50 to wash (45 mins) and 3.50 to dry (1 hour) for the tiniest machines ever created. It also costs .25c to reload the card! The last apartment I had shared laundry was 1.75 for wash and 1.50 for dry with no reload fee, but that was 3 years ago.

Wondering how bad I'm being gouged. Property manager told me the rates are "average" these days.

19 Comments
2025/02/03
19:35 UTC

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Where to buy cigarettes in London?

I'm wondering if there are any smoke shops that you guys can recommend that actually sell cigarettes and not exclusively cigars/weed/vapes. I'd be interested in an inventory that would carry Marlboros and Virginia Slims if possible. I have tried looking online and come up short. Can any of my fellow smokers help me out?

16 Comments
2025/02/03
20:12 UTC

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Marble table repair?

Does anyone know of a place that can repair or cut marble?

I have a marble coffee table and the corner of it has broken. Looking to see if it can be glued or at the least have the table cut shorter make the edge match the rest of the table.

All I can find online are places that sell marble counter tops. But they come premade to them so they canā€™t help me.

1 Comment
2025/02/03
20:00 UTC

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Gym

I would like to know which gym should I go to in north London where there will be trainer available as I itā€™s my first time going to gym Thanks

3 Comments
2025/02/03
18:58 UTC

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Thrift / Vintage stores

Hii I was wondering if anyone knew any really good thrift / vintage stores for clothing, like Pinterest it girl finds. Also if anyone knew any good ones for furniture!

3 Comments
2025/02/03
18:29 UTC

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Mike Hattim cocktail?!

Ok this guyā€™s marketing has reached a new level. My partner and I always joke about his billboards everywhere, and we just saw this on the menu at the new Lebanese place (Basha) in Hyde park!

22 Comments
2025/02/03
18:35 UTC

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Best tattoo artists in city for script tattoos?

Heyo!

I am looking to get a tattoo of a short quote - very basic and minimalist. Anyone have any recommendations for tattoo artists who have a solid history of script or minimalist tattoos?

Thank you kindly!

1 Comment
2025/02/03
17:59 UTC

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Dentist + hygienist recommendations?

Moved to London 2 years ago, picked a dental office and it didn't work out and looking for a new one.

I've narrowed it down to the following 3; in no particular order

  • Spencer dentistry
  • Renaissance dental centre (formerly Galleria dental)
  • Boler dental

I do have quite a few sensitive teeth and am a bit picky about the hygienists.

Does any one of these stand out? Good or bad?

Thank you.

3 Comments
2025/02/03
17:58 UTC

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London North Centre

Just wanted to let everybody know that some new data from smartvoting.ca has PC slated to win in London North Centre due to the vote splitting. A reminder that NDP is the strategic vote for all three ridings in London!

52 Comments
2025/02/03
16:58 UTC

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Fun winter activities within 1 hour of London?

Hi all, looking for fun winter activities within an hour drive of London :). Thinking outdoor activities such as hikes, scenic skating rinks, winter sports, etc...

I used to live in London but now live farther away where we don't get much snow so wanted to take advantage while I'm back later this month. Thanks!

17 Comments
2025/02/03
15:49 UTC

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Eggs Bennie Real Hollandaise

Looking for cafe diner restaurant recommendations for eggs Benny with real hollandaise sauce, not the packaged stuff! Thank you so much!

12 Comments
2025/02/03
05:22 UTC

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Looking for natural peanut butter produced in Canada

What do you recommend? Natural peanut butter - Canadian made?

32 Comments
2025/02/03
01:11 UTC

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Date ideas

So with Valentineā€™s Day coming up, Iā€™m looking for peopleā€˜s ideas for fun dates for Valentineā€™s Day. Iā€™m dating a new girl from the city and Iā€™m new to the city myself so I donā€™t know much of whatā€™s available. Iā€™m looking for a fun dates/restaurant that would be good for a couple in their 20s.

4 Comments
2025/02/03
00:38 UTC

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Looking for Appartments

Looking for an apartment any suggestions for locations and buildings?

2 Comments
2025/02/03
00:36 UTC

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Family Doctor at Clarke and Trafalgar

Hey everyone, if you need a family doctor, check this place out! I just saw it ā€“ it's at the Plaza on Clarke and Trafalgar, near the Metro.

4 Comments
2025/02/03
00:11 UTC

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Metro - Clarke Rd Caution

They're selling chocolate covered ice cream bars that have melted and refrigerator. They will not take them back either I was told as I couldn't prove they melted at home! Even though I had receipt they were bought less than an hour ago.

5 Comments
2025/02/02
23:54 UTC

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Considering moving in, I have some questions!

What are the bad/more dangerous streets I should avoid? I'd like to move into a safer area, and how's the nature? The nature is good for my mental health and I'd like to have an easily accessible place to go outside and paint. Thanks!

7 Comments
2025/02/02
23:46 UTC

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Weekly Discussion Thread - Buy/Sell | Lost& Found

You may post buy/sell, lost & found, or stolen items here. You're also welcome to post any of these on our Discord server.

As always, the rules of this subreddit apply at all times, in addition to Reddit's TOA & Content Policy, and general Reddiquette.

Previous Discussion threads can be found HERE.

1 Comment
2025/02/02
23:15 UTC

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Coffee shop in Chapters

Does anyone know if the vacated Starbucks in the Wellington Rd. Chapters has been replaced with a new coffee retailer? I had earth that either Columbus Cafe from France or the Canadian chain Good Earth might take over.

9 Comments
2025/02/02
22:48 UTC

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Products Made in London Ontario

In light of the start of the trade war, and the push for Buy Canadian (see r/buycanadian) I think we should identify and discuss London and area based manufacturers. Please feel free to add to this list in the comments and I can edit the post to add them. This trade war is going to impact everyone, but some more than others. Those in manufacturing or manufacturing support jobs (sales etc) are at risk. Let's identify the London area manufacturers so we can be informed and make conscious choices.

- Nova Craft (novacraft.com) makes quality canoes in London
- Cycle Air (cycleair.ca) manufacturers washable furnace filters in London
- Delta faucets (Mascocanada.com) manufactures SOME of their facuets in St. Thomas
- Good Life Fitness is a Canadian company that has HQ in London Ontario (alternatives like Planet Fitness are US companies). Also the banner Fit4Less
- Clek (clekin.ca) manufactures baby/children's car seats in Kitchener
- Dr Oetker is German owned, but manufactures frozen pizzas here in London
- 3M duct tape (3m.ca) makes duct tape and sandpaper in London at Oxford street plant (check the label first, not all of them are Canadian made)
- London Brewing Coop (londonbrewing.ca) makes beer here, and has the "Local 117" with all ingredients sourced within 117km of the brewery
- Illbury & Goose (illburyandgoose.com) makes clothing in London
- Mike's Hard Lemonade distilled at Labatt in London
- Balzac coffee roasted in Stratford and sold in grocery stores
- Black Fly Beverages (LCBO) is made in London
- Labatt Blue, Alexander Keiths, Bud Light, Nutrl and more are brewed at Labatt's in London
- French's, Clubhouse spices, Billybee Honey (mccormick.com) is an American-owned company that does manufacture in London and employs 700+ Londoners. Check the label at the grocery store.
- Soft Flirt - clothing and home decor
- Pixie Painthings Jewellery
- The New New Age skincare in Elgin county
- Nuts for Cheese London made vegan cheese
- Little Fields local produce growers
- Forest City Stained Glass glass art
- Clay with Meg pottery
- Diamond Aircraft for all those in the market for airplanes :D
- Common Ground (commongroundfarm.ca) St Thomas farm
- London Food Co-op (londonfood.coop) a non-profit produce source
- Nestle (Swiss conglomerate) makes their ice cream in London, including some of Kirkland brand.
- Shaw's Ice Cream (Canadian company and in St Thomas)
- Haven's Ice Cream (London artisan Ice Cream)
- The Cookiery (thecookiery.ca) cookie cutters
- Proofline Farm Shop (shop and gelateria) Ilderton
- Anderson Craft Ales (craft beer) London
- Arva Flour Mills Flour mill in Arva
- Railway City Brewing beer from St Thomas
- London Ice Cream Company London ice cream
- Hollandia Cookies Cookies made in Mount Brydges
- Original Cakerie is a cake factory in London, ultimately owned by an American corp but still London manufacturing jobs!
- Crunican Orchards near Lucan (apples, cider)
- Organic Greens in Strathroy
- Crinklaw Maple Syrup Dorchester

As far as coffee etc, Tim Hortons is not Canadian anymore. Better to support locally owned shops like Black Walnut cafe, Locomotive Espresso, Old North Sconery, etc.
Please add to the list!

160 Comments
2025/02/02
19:45 UTC

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A question for my fellow londonites.

Hello there, London so here is the situation. I live in a building up On Adelaide, North, and there is a tenant on the third floor who coming down to the first floor the tenant is up prescription and narcotics added and comes down to buy them from someone on the first floor who is on them for disability. He's knocking at all hours of the day and night of their yelling and screaming. And pounding on doors. The police 7 call Donna multiple times as have ambulances. But apparently it seems that there's nothing. The property management or the police can or will do about this. So I'm asking for some advice here. About what can be done and you know I know I'm going to hear move and we are working on that. But in the meantime, it would be nice. If there is something or some resource, it could be accessed to deal with the situation. Thank you.

10 Comments
2025/02/02
21:46 UTC

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Hair salons

Iā€™m looking for a new salon. I live EOA but willing to travel if theyā€™re good enough and prices arenā€™t crazy high.

12 Comments
2025/02/02
21:37 UTC

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