London: Quick Facts

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Nov. 5, 2026

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Canada’s biggest party cities according to Uber; see where London, Ont. ranks • Oct. 31, 2026, 12:27 PM ET (CTV News)

London man involved in racially charged verbal altercation will not face charges • Oct. 29, 2026, 6:58 PM ET (CTV News)

Londoners head to polls Monday to choose mayor, council and school board trustees • Oct. 25, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (CBC)

Traffic diversion on Wellington Road starts Monday in London, Ont. • Oct. 18, 2026, 12:35 PM ET (CBC)

‘Committed to the long term‘: Hitachi Energy to build $479M transformer insulation factory in London, Ont. • Oct. 16, 2026, 6:52 PM ET (CTV News)

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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