Business Insider - April 24

In this Issue:

LDBA 2025 Annual Survey

The 2024 London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) Annual Survey is now open! The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

To show our appreciation, survey respondents will be encouraged to provide their contact information upon completion of the survey for a chance to win a $150 Downtown Dollars Gift Card. There will be three lucky participants.

Fill out the survey here

Please note that the individual answers and responses that members provide will not be shared and will remain confidential. Any results shared publicly will be done so in aggregate.

If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to us at info@downtownlondon.ca.

Downtown London Summer Socials: Patio Pub Talks!

Downtown London Summer Socials: Patio Pub Talks!

Thurs, May 8 – 4:30PM @ Toboggan Brewing Co.
Wed, Jun 18 – 4:30PM @ London Bicycle Café
Thurs, Jul 17 – 4:30PM @ The Morrissey House
Wed, Sept 17 – 4:30PM @ Bear & Frankies

Join us on a downtown patio to socialize! Come meet Downtown London staff & board members, neighbours and community partners. Let’s celebrate summer in the core of London!

We will provide light snacks but all beverages will be the responsibility of the individual.

📌 Please RSVP to Judith@downtownlondon.ca – For the May 8th edition, please RSVP before May 5 at 4:00PM!

Free One-Hour Parking

Good news! An hour of free on-street parking is back by popular demand! 🎉 Enjoy 1 Hour of FREE Parking Downtown when you use the promo code CORE on the HONK app!

Find your parking spot by entering the Zone ID, address, or browsing the map in the app, then apply the promo code at checkout.

📲 Download the HONK app or call 519-661-4537 for assistance.

King Street Bus Lanes

Starting Monday, April 28, London Transit will begin operating along a new contraflow red bus lane on King Street between Ontario Street and Wellington Street.

Driving, parking, or stopping in the red bus lanes is not permitted and will be enforced by City Bylaw officers. Watch for signs, red paint, diamond symbols, arrows and other pavement markings to recognize the bus lanes. Cyclists are encouraged to use Dundas Place and the Dundas Bikeway, as cycling is not permitted in the King Street contraflow lane.

Please visit L ondon.ca/BusLanes to learn more about the red bus lanes and reach out to the project team if you have any questions about the operational changes on King Street.

Downtown Loop
Major Projects Division
City of London
519-930-3518
downtownloop@london.ca

CGM new hours

Big news from Covent Garden Market, they’re extending their hours starting May 1! 🥳

Shop Tuesday to Saturday from 9AM to 7PM and enjoy groceries, bites, and local gems after work. Early risers, don’t worry, Hasbeans Coffee and Market Café will still open at 8AM for your morning brew! ☕️

And don’t miss the 6-7PM bonus hour: grab a $5 gift certificate, a free tote bag (while supplies last), and enter to win a $300 Market Gift Card!

CGM New Hours FAQ here

LPS New Strategy and Survey

The London Police Service (LPS) is launching a new strategy to address open-air substance use in public spaces, with a focus on compassion, safety, and community collaboration.

The strategy aims to create safe, welcoming public spaces while offering pathways to recovery for individuals struggling with addiction. Community members are encouraged to share their feedback on this initiative. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

⚠️ IF YOU COMPLETED THE SURVEY FROM THE POSTCARD – PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS ONE!

Learn more and complete the survey here

How to Process a Split Transaction

Need Help with Split Transactions Using Downtown London Gift Cards?

If a Downtown London Gift Card transaction doesn’t process due to insufficient balance, you can easily split the payment! To guide you through the process, we’ve included an info sheet and a short tutorial video below.

How to process Downtown Dollar Gift Cards

Video – How to process a Split Transaction

📌 Contact us at info@downtownlondon.ca if you have questions or want to sign up to accept Downtown Dollar Gift Cards at your location.