Sam Trosow
@samtrosow.bsky.social
London City Councillor Ward 6, Professor Emeritus University of Western Ontario. Subscribe to my Ward 6 Newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/feb71126049c/ward6newsletter
The agenda for the next Community & Protective Services Committee meeting (Mon, Sept 29, 1pm) is now online:
pub-london.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
This busy agenda includes:
2.3 Proposed Temporary Warming Center Framework …
pub-london.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
This busy agenda includes:
2.3 Proposed Temporary Warming Center Framework …
Community and Protective Services Committee - September 29, 2025
pub-london.escribemeetings.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The agenda for the next Community & Protective Services Committee meeting (Mon, Sept 29, 1pm) is now online:
pub-london.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
This busy agenda includes:
2.3 Proposed Temporary Warming Center Framework …
pub-london.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
This busy agenda includes:
2.3 Proposed Temporary Warming Center Framework …
I had a great time at the @KingsAtWestern Opening Ceremonies for O-Week this afternoon. Delivering welcome greetings from the City of #LdnOnt, meeting lots students and staff.
August 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I had a great time at the @KingsAtWestern Opening Ceremonies for O-Week this afternoon. Delivering welcome greetings from the City of #LdnOnt, meeting lots students and staff.
Larry Cornies’ editorial hits right on the mark. London needs a better balance between development approvals and our mobility infrastructure. lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Yet this council is full-speed-ahead on approvals without adequate regard for traffic implications. It’s simply not sustainable.
Yet this council is full-speed-ahead on approvals without adequate regard for traffic implications. It’s simply not sustainable.
Cornies: Traffic could be London's undoing
In the face of growth estimates, the city's planned transportation infrastructure looks inadequate
lfpress.com
August 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Larry Cornies’ editorial hits right on the mark. London needs a better balance between development approvals and our mobility infrastructure. lfpress.com/opinion/colu...
Yet this council is full-speed-ahead on approvals without adequate regard for traffic implications. It’s simply not sustainable.
Yet this council is full-speed-ahead on approvals without adequate regard for traffic implications. It’s simply not sustainable.
The London Fire Department has issued a temporary ban on all open air fires in the City because of extreme hot & dry conditions.
The ban is in effect until further notice and includes bonfires, campfires, strike burn cans, chimineas, fire tables and fire pits.
london.ca/newsroom/pub...
The ban is in effect until further notice and includes bonfires, campfires, strike burn cans, chimineas, fire tables and fire pits.
london.ca/newsroom/pub...
london.ca
August 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The London Fire Department has issued a temporary ban on all open air fires in the City because of extreme hot & dry conditions.
The ban is in effect until further notice and includes bonfires, campfires, strike burn cans, chimineas, fire tables and fire pits.
london.ca/newsroom/pub...
The ban is in effect until further notice and includes bonfires, campfires, strike burn cans, chimineas, fire tables and fire pits.
london.ca/newsroom/pub...
Ontario Superior Court has just ruled the province’s move to remove bike lanes would be “inconsistent” with the constitutional protection of life, liberty and security.
2025 ONSC 4397
globalnews.ca/news/1131136...
2025 ONSC 4397
globalnews.ca/news/1131136...
Ford government to appeal court ruling which deemed bike lane removal unconstitutional | Globalnews.ca
The Ford government's plans to tear out dedicated bike lanes from three Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.
globalnews.ca
July 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Ontario Superior Court has just ruled the province’s move to remove bike lanes would be “inconsistent” with the constitutional protection of life, liberty and security.
2025 ONSC 4397
globalnews.ca/news/1131136...
2025 ONSC 4397
globalnews.ca/news/1131136...
My initial thoughts are with the pedestrian victim and I am anxiously awaiting an update on their condition.
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
Fire crews rescue pedestrian lodged under vehicle they were hit by
London Fire crews responded to reports of an unconscious person in the 100 block of Hamilton Road Friday.
www.ctvnews.ca
July 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My initial thoughts are with the pedestrian victim and I am anxiously awaiting an update on their condition.
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
The agenda for the Tuesday July 22 London
City Council meeting has been posted at london.ca/government/c... (scroll to Upcoming Meetings, Council)
Submissions for the Added Agenda are due Monday July 21, 9am to Councilagenda@London.ca. Give Report / Item# and state consent to publicly publish.
City Council meeting has been posted at london.ca/government/c... (scroll to Upcoming Meetings, Council)
Submissions for the Added Agenda are due Monday July 21, 9am to Councilagenda@London.ca. Give Report / Item# and state consent to publicly publish.
July 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The agenda for the Tuesday July 22 London
City Council meeting has been posted at london.ca/government/c... (scroll to Upcoming Meetings, Council)
Submissions for the Added Agenda are due Monday July 21, 9am to Councilagenda@London.ca. Give Report / Item# and state consent to publicly publish.
City Council meeting has been posted at london.ca/government/c... (scroll to Upcoming Meetings, Council)
Submissions for the Added Agenda are due Monday July 21, 9am to Councilagenda@London.ca. Give Report / Item# and state consent to publicly publish.
I’m looking forward to talking with Devon Peacock 980am at 7:18am tomorrow about my motion coming to SPPC on Thurs about the Deputy Mayor selection process.
I’m asking staff to scan how other Ontario cities select this position and report back, and I’ll talk about some options the Council has.
I’m asking staff to scan how other Ontario cities select this position and report back, and I’ll talk about some options the Council has.
July 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I’m looking forward to talking with Devon Peacock 980am at 7:18am tomorrow about my motion coming to SPPC on Thurs about the Deputy Mayor selection process.
I’m asking staff to scan how other Ontario cities select this position and report back, and I’ll talk about some options the Council has.
I’m asking staff to scan how other Ontario cities select this position and report back, and I’ll talk about some options the Council has.
I’ve filed a motion for the July 17 SPPC meeting to look at how other Ontario cities select and define the position of Deputy Mayor.
London City Council should be considering options besides the status-quo where the Mayor nominates the DM and assigns their roles. .
London City Council should be considering options besides the status-quo where the Mayor nominates the DM and assigns their roles. .
July 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I’ve filed a motion for the July 17 SPPC meeting to look at how other Ontario cities select and define the position of Deputy Mayor.
London City Council should be considering options besides the status-quo where the Mayor nominates the DM and assigns their roles. .
London City Council should be considering options besides the status-quo where the Mayor nominates the DM and assigns their roles. .
Capping off a great evening at the TAP Creativity Centre @TAPCreativityON for the 34th Annual Pride London Art Show Gala Opening (show runs through July 19th)
www.tapcreativity.org
www.tapcreativity.org
July 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Capping off a great evening at the TAP Creativity Centre @TAPCreativityON for the 34th Annual Pride London Art Show Gala Opening (show runs through July 19th)
www.tapcreativity.org
www.tapcreativity.org
At the New Door Project celebration at the Forest City Gallery recognition event for accessibility upgrades supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. More about the FCG at forestcitygallery.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM
At the New Door Project celebration at the Forest City Gallery recognition event for accessibility upgrades supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. More about the FCG at forestcitygallery.com
I had a great meeting this morning with student leaders from @fanshawesu, representing Fanshawe College students at the main, downtown, airport and south London campuses. We discussed housing, transit, public safety, local political engagement and other issues.
fsu.ca
fsu.ca
FSU | Fanshawe Student Union
The Fanshawe Student Union is an organization committed to excellence in service and student support within the diverse student community of Fanshawe College.
fsu.ca
July 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I had a great meeting this morning with student leaders from @fanshawesu, representing Fanshawe College students at the main, downtown, airport and south London campuses. We discussed housing, transit, public safety, local political engagement and other issues.
fsu.ca
fsu.ca
I’ll be holding a discussion about neighborhood Traffic Safety on July 23. We’re focusing on Old North, where a crossing guard was recently injured and where several traffic calming petitions are pending. But these issues are common in other London neighborhoods and all are welcome!
July 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I’ll be holding a discussion about neighborhood Traffic Safety on July 23. We’re focusing on Old North, where a crossing guard was recently injured and where several traffic calming petitions are pending. But these issues are common in other London neighborhoods and all are welcome!
I’m looking forward to attending @OntarioNature seminar “Bill 5 Explained: What it Means and What We Can Do Now”
July 9th 7pm, Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 9th 7pm, Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Bill 5 Explained: What it Means and What We Can Do Now. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us to discuss how we can get Bill 5 overturned.
This free webinar will focus on the implications of Bill 5, which the Government of Ontario passed on June 4, 2025. Specifically, we will present ...
us06web.zoom.us
July 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I’m looking forward to attending @OntarioNature seminar “Bill 5 Explained: What it Means and What We Can Do Now”
July 9th 7pm, Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 9th 7pm, Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Had some great conversations about e-bike and battery safety issues at “Watt A Ride” at Gibbons Park last Saturday.
July 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Had some great conversations about e-bike and battery safety issues at “Watt A Ride” at Gibbons Park last Saturday.
Here is an urgent press release from PAWS Canada about a canine parvirus outbreak in the @LMCHousing property at 345-349 Wharncliffe Rd in #LdnOnt. Please resend to dog owners in the area, esp to person living in these buildings. More about PAWS Canada at www.pawscanada.ca
June 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Here is an urgent press release from PAWS Canada about a canine parvirus outbreak in the @LMCHousing property at 345-349 Wharncliffe Rd in #LdnOnt. Please resend to dog owners in the area, esp to person living in these buildings. More about PAWS Canada at www.pawscanada.ca
Hear the Sounds of Swing Band at Wolf Performance Hall June 23, 7pm
and
UWO’s New Horizons Band at the Paul Davenport Theatre June 28 at 11am
Sounds of Swing details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
New Horizons Band details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
and
UWO’s New Horizons Band at the Paul Davenport Theatre June 28 at 11am
Sounds of Swing details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
New Horizons Band details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
Sounds of Swing Jazz Band - 20th Anniversary Concert - Events Calendar - Western University
June 23, 2025 - Sounds of Swing is an adult swing band associated with the New Horizons Band program run by the Don Wright Faculty of Music. - Events Calendar - Western University
www.events.westernu.ca
June 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Hear the Sounds of Swing Band at Wolf Performance Hall June 23, 7pm
and
UWO’s New Horizons Band at the Paul Davenport Theatre June 28 at 11am
Sounds of Swing details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
New Horizons Band details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
and
UWO’s New Horizons Band at the Paul Davenport Theatre June 28 at 11am
Sounds of Swing details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
New Horizons Band details: www.events.westernu.ca/events/music...
On June 17 while on duty as a school crossing guard at St. James & Colborne Streets in London’s Old North, Michael-Ann was struck by a vehicle hit by a truck that went onto the sidewalk where she was sitting. To help with her expenses as she recovers, please consider donating to gofund.me/38d012c8
Donate to Help Support Old North Crossing Guard Michael-Ann, organized by Noelle Prins Tangredi
On June 17, 2025, during her shift as a crossing guard at St. … Noelle Prins Tangredi needs your support for Help Support Old North Crossing Guard Michael-Ann
gofund.me
June 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
On June 17 while on duty as a school crossing guard at St. James & Colborne Streets in London’s Old North, Michael-Ann was struck by a vehicle hit by a truck that went onto the sidewalk where she was sitting. To help with her expenses as she recovers, please consider donating to gofund.me/38d012c8
Good coverage from CBC News on Bill 6…
Ontario anti-encampment law punishes the homeless, avoids long-term solutions: critics
Safer Municipalities Act could violate people's right to shelter, civil liberties union says t.co/Z3Y79ItSNc
Ontario anti-encampment law punishes the homeless, avoids long-term solutions: critics
Safer Municipalities Act could violate people's right to shelter, civil liberties union says t.co/Z3Y79ItSNc
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-encampment-law-1.7555659
t.co
June 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Good coverage from CBC News on Bill 6…
Ontario anti-encampment law punishes the homeless, avoids long-term solutions: critics
Safer Municipalities Act could violate people's right to shelter, civil liberties union says t.co/Z3Y79ItSNc
Ontario anti-encampment law punishes the homeless, avoids long-term solutions: critics
Safer Municipalities Act could violate people's right to shelter, civil liberties union says t.co/Z3Y79ItSNc
Here’s a reminder that I’m holding an informal online session this evening from 7pm until 8:30pm.
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June 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Here’s a reminder that I’m holding an informal online session this evening from 7pm until 8:30pm.
Zoom link:
us06web.zoom.us/j/8241864517...
Zoom link:
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Reposted by Sam Trosow
Dr. Marianne Larsen, Professor Emeritus at @westernu.bsky.social urges the campus community to keep examining Navitas. She points to recent Glassdoor reviews where staff say the company prioritizes profit—“maximizing every cent” from students. The concerns are still real. #NoToNavitas #cdnpse
June 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Dr. Marianne Larsen, Professor Emeritus at @westernu.bsky.social urges the campus community to keep examining Navitas. She points to recent Glassdoor reviews where staff say the company prioritizes profit—“maximizing every cent” from students. The concerns are still real. #NoToNavitas #cdnpse
It looks like the provincial government will be cutting off debate on Bill 6, by-passing committees, going to Second & Third Readings and enacting the bill later today…
May 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It looks like the provincial government will be cutting off debate on Bill 6, by-passing committees, going to Second & Third Readings and enacting the bill later today…
Reposted by Sam Trosow
Deputy Auditor General Andrew Hayes’s report said several issues came up during the audit | @mblackburn21.bsky.social
Nunavut housing agency needs to improve says auditor general
A report from the auditor general says that agency that manages Nunavut housing in the territory needs to improve how it manages its units.
www.aptnnews.ca
May 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Deputy Auditor General Andrew Hayes’s report said several issues came up during the audit | @mblackburn21.bsky.social
The just released @LMCHousing 2025 Asset Management Plan is on the May 27th SPPC Agenda pub-london.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a....
The overall LMCH conditions assessments are:
Good-VG: 6%
Fair: 26%
Poor: 63%
Very Poor: 5%
But the report does not provide a building by building breakdown.
The overall LMCH conditions assessments are:
Good-VG: 6%
Fair: 26%
Poor: 63%
Very Poor: 5%
But the report does not provide a building by building breakdown.
pub-london.escribemeetings.com
May 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The just released @LMCHousing 2025 Asset Management Plan is on the May 27th SPPC Agenda pub-london.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a....
The overall LMCH conditions assessments are:
Good-VG: 6%
Fair: 26%
Poor: 63%
Very Poor: 5%
But the report does not provide a building by building breakdown.
The overall LMCH conditions assessments are:
Good-VG: 6%
Fair: 26%
Poor: 63%
Very Poor: 5%
But the report does not provide a building by building breakdown.
My Ward 6 Newsletter (May 2025) is now out! You can link directly to mailchi.mp/1f84a71ecebd....
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Sam Trosow, Ward 6 Newsletter
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May 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
My Ward 6 Newsletter (May 2025) is now out! You can link directly to mailchi.mp/1f84a71ecebd....
And you can subscribe at:
mailchi.mp/feb71126049c...
And you can subscribe at:
mailchi.mp/feb71126049c...