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London Briefing
The London Briefing is a free weekly email newsletter covering London, Ontario. Every week it rounds up the city's most useful local news, council and development updates, community events, and the seven-day weather — a five-minute read with no crime and no politics. It's published by City Briefings and you can subscribe in one click.
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What’s in every issue
Top Stories
The week's most useful local news.
What's Changing
Council, projects, and city updates.
Community Pulse
What locals are actually talking about.
Weather
Your 7-day outlook, at a glance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the London Briefing?
- The London Briefing is a free weekly email newsletter that summarizes the most useful local news, city updates, community events, and weather for London, Ontario — written to be read in about five minutes.
- How much does it cost to subscribe?
- It's completely free. Enter your email to get the London Briefing delivered each week, and unsubscribe anytime with one click.
- What does each issue cover?
- Every issue has four sections: Top Stories (the week's most useful local news), What's Changing (council, projects, and city updates), Community Pulse (what locals are talking about), and a seven-day weather outlook.
- Does it cover crime and politics?
- No. The London Briefing deliberately skips crime blotters and partisan politics, focusing instead on practical, community-minded news you can actually use.
- How often is it sent?
- Once a week. You'll get a single, well-curated email — never daily spam.
- Who publishes the London Briefing?
- It's published by City Briefings, an independent local-newsletter project that also produces editions for Sarnia and Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
From the London blog
- Things to Do in London, Ontario This Weekend
Looking for things to do in London, Ontario this weekend? Start downtown at Covent Garden Market or the Western Fair market, catch live music or theatre, and walk the Thames Valley Parkway. Here's a regularly updated roundup of weekend picks — free, family, indoor and out.
- Free Things to Do in London, Ontario This Summer (2026 Guide)
London, Ontario is full of free summer activities — outdoor concerts, riverside trails, splash pads, and weekend markets. Here's where to go without spending a dollar.
- The Best Local Newsletters in London, Ontario (2026)
The best London, Ontario newsletters cover the city from different angles — The Localist for culture, Tourism London for events, London Inc. for business, and the free weekly London Briefing for local news and events. Here's how each one compares.