Mayor Josh Morgan

Happy Lunar New Year, London! 🐎🎇🏮 I want to send my best wishes to everyone celebrating across London during this special time of renewal and family. The Year of the Horse resonates deeply with me as it represents forward momentum and determination, words that are synonymous with our city. To mark the occasion, I’m hanging this beautiful lantern in my office that was kindly shared with me last week by Kim KC Ly, and Council has permitted backyard fireworks between dusk and 11pm tonight, February 17th. A reminder that fireworks are not to be discharged on city streets or in parks. Have a healthy, prosperous and happy Year of the Fire Horse!

I was heartbroken to learn of the devastating and horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Londoners are grieving today alongside the victims, families, friends and community who have lost loved ones and had their lives changed forever by this unimaginable tragedy. We hold them all close in our thoughts, along with gratitude for the first responders. On behalf of the City of London, we stand in solidarity, support and compassion with Tumbler Ridge. Flags will be flown at half-mast until sunset on February 17, 2026 in honour of those impacted.

I was proud to represent Londoners as Chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus in Ottawa this past week as we met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss our shared priorities—including how investments in our cities support a stronger, more resilient Canada. With a rapidly-changing world economy, and nation-building projects at the fore of Canada’s plan to meet these newfound challenges, I share the Prime Minister’s urgency and ambition. Here in London, we’ve proven that we know how to partner with the federal government to bring homes and infrastructure to our growing city. I was encouraged by the PM’s belief in our region’s potential to support those ambitious projects, and I look forward to working together to deliver for London. @FCM_online @MarkJCarney

London is mourning the loss of a true local legend—our very own Godfather of Sports, Pete James. Pete was more than a sportscaster, he was the voice of London for generations, sharing his passion for the Knights, Mustangs, and so many teams that shaped our community. His gift for storytelling and the warmth he brought to every broadcast made him a fixture in homes across London. On behalf of the City and Londoners past and present, I extend my deepest condolences to Pete’s family, friends, colleagues, and countless fans who connected with him like no other. His impact on London’s sports culture is permanent, and will be remembered forever. Thank you, Pete, for the memorable calls, for the nights spent following your every word, and for the joy you brought to everyone who has called London home. You will be deeply missed.

Canada’s housing and trade goals depend on enabling infrastructure and reliable transit in the cities where growth is happening. Housing targets require infrastructure capacity to match. More on FCM’s call to the federal government to speed up infrastructure programs ahead of this construction season: fcm.ca/en/news-media/… #CDNMuni #cdnpoli @MayorMorgan

Yesterday’s 2026 State of the City Address @RBCPlaceLondon was our largest ever, and the largest address of its kind in the country. I want to sincerely thank the over 1,200 business leaders, community representatives, partners, and Londoners who joined us in person, as well as everyone who tuned in online. This address is one of the most important moments of the year for me. It’s my chance to speak directly to Londoners about the real return on investments we’ve committed to in public safety, homelessness, housing, and infrastructure, and the work ahead as we continue shaping London’s future. In an especially powerful moment, I asked everyone in the room to stand, representing the nearly 1500 people we have helped out of homelessness since we, as a city, chose to stand together and make a difference three years ago. Progress is hard to see, and this was not a celebration—with homelessness continuing to rise in Ontario, there are more people to support, and I am committed to that work. But for those we have been able to help, who don’t have to find a place to sleep tonight, and who are experiencing stability and security perhaps for the first time in years—we’ve made that difference, and that drives me to continue. In the coming days, I’ll be sharing highlights from the speech on social media, and I encourage anyone interested in hearing it in full to check out the video here: youtube.com/live/xwbI9YHCF… @LdnOntChamber

London—please join me tomorrow morning live from @RBCPlaceLondon for the 2026 State of the City Address, hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce. I encourage all Londoners to tune in to the live stream and hear about the progress we’ve made, the challenges ahead, and where we’re headed together as a city. ⏰ 8:00am 🔴 Link: youtube.com/live/xwbI9YHCF…

The London Police Service presents an insider look at our Nurse Police Response Team, in partnership with @LHSCCanada. This initiative pairs registered nurses with frontline officers to deliver immediate care to those who need it, where they need it. #LdnOnt #CommunityFirst @LPSChiefTruong @MayorMorgan @CityofLdnOnt

One 44-storey building with another hotel, two 30-storey towers, a six-storey building, two parking garages, stacked townhomes and more converted industrial buildings are in the plans for 100 Kellogg Lane. @JackAtLFPress reports: tinyurl.com/3dhnk53k #ldnont

The sun was shining, the burgers were sizzling and the beats got everyone’s feet moving as I joined Councillors Corrine Rahman, @strosow and MP @KurtHolmanMP at the London Black Heritage Council’s Community Cookout this past weekend! It was great to celebrate the community’s deep roots here in London, their contribution to our city and its history, and catch up over some delicious food. LBHC has been educating and uplifting since 2002, creating a legacy that has played an integral role in weaving the beautiful, diverse tapestry that is London. I was deeply grateful for the chance to honour their work, friendship and wisdom. #ldnont #blackheritage #blackculture

This week I was delighted to join Councillor Skylar Franke and MP @pfragiskatos as we broke ground at 96 Ridout St S, site of the future Mayfair Wortley Village by @TricarGroup! This purpose-built rental high-rise development, right in the heart of Old South, is a great example of how federal HST programs allow our city and trusted developers like Tricar to push forward on exciting projects like this, helping us meet building targets and take real action on our housing crisis. I’m proud of the strong relationships I’ve built with senior levels of government and developers to bring investment and take advantage of innovative initiatives for London. We’ll continue working together to deliver new and diverse housing options across our iconic neighbourhoods. #ldnont #london #housing #oldsouth

Earlier this week I was proud to join Premier @fordnation, Minister @RobFlackEML, Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and Councillors @jerrypribilw5 and Hadleigh McAlister to announce that London will receive a further $11.9 million in funding from @ONgov for meeting our housing and growth targets under the Building Faster Fund. Our city is one of the fastest growing in Ontario, and these funds are not only recognition of our commitment and work in building homes, but confirmation that partners across government know when you invest in London, we deliver results. A huge thank you goes out to Council and city staff for their efforts in securing this additional funding, and to the Ontario Government as we work together to build a growing community Londoners can be proud of. #ldnont #ontario #housing

Today, I had the opportunity to join Premier @fordnation, Minister @RobFlackEML, PA @PinsonneaultLKM and Mayor @MayorMorgan in London for an important Skills Development Fund announcement. This $2.6 million investment will provide workers in #SouthwesternOntario with the in-demand skills they need, strengthen our skilled trades workforce, and help build a stronger future for Ontario.

Today, I was proud to join Premier @fordnation and @MayorMorgan to deliver $11.9 million from the Building Faster Fund to the City of London — a well-deserved investment recognizing London’s success in meeting housing targets and driving growth. Thank you to London City Council for your leadership and commitment to building the homes Londoners need. As the MPP for #ElginMiddlesexLondon, I’ll keep working hard to support this progress and fight for the future of our community. Together, we’re building a stronger London for generations to come. #LdnON #BFF #BuildingFasterFund #Housing

London awarded nearly $12 million from province ctvnews.ca/london/article…

LIVE at 10:30am: Tune in to #Rogerstv Cable 13 to hear a special announcement by Premier Doug Ford. He will be joined by Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Josh Morgan, Mayor of London, to provide remarks and hold a media availability. #ldnont

What a truly special day celebrating London Pride 2025 with our annual parade. It was wonderful to see Londoners show up in huge numbers to support, walk alongside and honour London’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community, a vibrant, beautiful and integral part of our city. I am proud to represent such an inclusive, welcoming city, and grateful for the opportunity to join this parade each year with my friends, neighbours and colleagues. My office will always stand with and celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community—you are not only welcome here in London, you are loved and appreciated. I wish everyone a safe and happy Pride Weekend!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #ldnont #pride