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October Calendar
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Save the Date: 2025 AGM
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12 at the London Music Hall for our 2025 Annual General Meeting. Doors open at 8:30am, and we will begin the meeting promptly at 9am.

👀  A little sneak peak at what we will be discussing:

  • A Year of Downtown Momentum in 2025
  • Roundtable Discussion Building Momentum through Creative Uses
  • 2025 Business Achievement Award and Gerald Gallacher Award Winners

Contact Info@DowntownLondon.ca for questions and ideas 🙂
RSVP here!
📌  Registration is required for each attendee. If more than one person from your organization plans to attend, please register each separately.
This is the last call for the 2025 Downtown London AGM Business Award nominees!

📌 October 1 is the last day to submit.
More information and submit nominations here

Help Shape the Future of Downtown London

The City of London is developing a new Downtown Plan and wants your input!

Join the virtual public meeting on Thursday October 2, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. to learn more, ask questions, and share your ideas.

Can’t make it? You can also provide feedback anytime at GetInvolved.london.ca/DowntownPlan
Register for the meeting and learn more here

Joe Kool’s Ladies’ Night

Sorry! Comedy Fest

The Clock is Ticking Sorry! Comedy Festival is Almost Here 

Over 25 shows. 10 venues. 1 week of unstoppable laughter.

From legendary headliners like Tom Green and Demetri Martin to breakout stars Sophie Buddle & Ali Macofsky, plus Canada’s Next Best Comic competition,  this festival is stacked.

Single Tickets are running low, grab yours today!

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Want the most value? Get a Festival Pass and skip the ticket scramble.
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Road Closures
Lane Restrictions on Wellington Street

Lane restrictions are in place on Wellington Street between Queens Avenue and Dufferin Avenue for restoration of the People and the City Monument. Work is expected to take 10–12 weeks. Drivers should plan ahead, expect delays, and consider alternate routes.
The project will replace the monument’s deteriorating limestone base with durable granite to help preserve this important tribute to London’s history and community.
CIBC Run for the Cure

Road closure for the upcoming CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 5th.

Dufferin Ave will be closed for the entire event, 9am to 12pm (noon). The walk/run route will follow the same route as in previous years, with traffic impacts limited to rolling road closures.

Downtown Celebrations
Aaiena Nail and Beauty Salon – Grand Opening
Zahar Perfumes – Grand Opening
Noodlebox – Grand Opening
London Pie Co – Grand Opening
La Diperie – Grand Opening
Hangar9 – 40 Years
Good Sport – 10 Years
Forest City Portals – New Mural
Downtown Dollar Gift Cards are accepted at 190+ businesses downtown to encourage local spending and are a great gift for someone who likes a bit of everything!

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