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Food Glorious Food – One of the pleasures in life that keeps on giving, board Oceania Cruises for its new additions of immersive Culinary Discovery Tours. There are twelve new gourmet excursions this year! The new chef-led tours are in di- verse locations spanning the globe encompassing Europe, Asia, as well as North and South America. Cruisers
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Message from the Mayor by Mayor Josh Morgan mayor@london.ca 519-661-4920
an all-time record 22,890 new units of housing last year, and our Office-to-Residential conversion program is in the process of transforming more than 100,000 square feet of unused commercial space into new units in the downtown. • London Police have partnered with mental health and addictions workers to curb blatant public drug use, offering people a way forward while ensuring our shared public spaces remain safe for all. More than 400 highly supportive housing units have now either been developed or are included in endorsed proposals, while London was also awarded a Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment hub by the Ontario Government. • Less than a year after making the single-greatest public safety investment in London’s history, we’re already seeing progress. Response times are faster, there’s been a 48% reduction in gun violence, and for the first time in over 10 years, London’s Crime Severity Index is below the national average. We expect even greater improvements this year. We know the work isn’t done – far from it. But it’s important to recognize the progress we’re making together, step by step. I’ll continue to push forward on the priorities that matter to you, and I encourage you to stay connected. Contact me at: mayor@london.ca with your comments or questions, or follow along on your favourite social media platform.
As the days grow longer and the warmth of spring settles in, I hope you’re finding time to enjoy the season and look ahead to a great summer. It’s been a busy and productive stretch at London City Hall, and I wanted to take a moment to share a few highlights of the work we’ve been doing on your behalf:
• The London Economic Response Team has been launched to support local businesses, and safeguard our economy in response to U.S. tariffs. As Mayor, I’ve also collaborated with the Prime Minister and Finance Minister, and joined Premier Ford in Washington, D.C. to advocate against tariffs directly to U.S. lawmakers, businesses, and other American stakeholders. • Housing starts in London are up 101% year over year, the third biggest increase in all of Canada. Council also approved
London City Council approves 2025 – 2035 ReconciliAction Plan On May 13, 2025, London City Council approved the 2025-2035 ReconciliAction Plan that commits the City to work alongside the Indigenous community to implement 155 actions addressing the impacts of colonialism, and build greater equity across muni- cipal programs and services. Key strategies and actions include enhancing ac- cess to essential services such as housing, trans- portation, and social services, increasing Indigenous representation in employment opportunities within the City’s workforce, increasing Indigenous repre- sentation in all levels of municipal decision-making, strengthening intergovernmental relations with First Nations, and fostering collaboration between the City of London and Indigenous organizations. Wrote Mayor Josh Morgan, “On behalf of London City Council, it is an honour to share this message of hope and renewal as we deepen our commitment to reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in London. At the heart of the City of London’s mission is a pledge to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to thrive. Reconciliation is not just a goal—it is a necessity in building a more inclusive, equitable, and united London.” Information from London.ca/ReconciliAction.
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Hyde Park & District Lions Club joined forces with the Hyde Park & District Leo Club on Saturday, April 27th to clean up Hyde Park.
Victoria Day at Parkway Garden Centre. Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager Issue #91 June 2025 The 100% locally owned and produced Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Managing Editor and Advertising: Cathy Wood Cathy@villagerpublications.com All articles by Cathy Wood unless otherwise noted. Advertising : Tami Martin Tami@villagerpublications.com 519-851-0961 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood Distribution Ambassador: Nippy Watson Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
70th London Cubs / 519Pursuit Snack Drive On May 10, 519 Pursuit and the 70th London Cubs held a Snack Drive at the Superstore at Hyde Park and Oxford, and at Sobeys on Oxford and Wonderland. Learn more about the 70th Scouts at 70thlondonscouts.ca Learn more about 519Pursuit at 519pursuit.ca
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How are your investments taxed? It’s officially tax season, which means your mailbox is probably full of envelopes marked “Important tax documents enclosed.” With so many documents such as T4s, T4RIFs and various T5008s, it can be overwhelming to understand what each form means. Let’s look at how your investments are taxed. Interest income and how it’s taxed Interest is the income you receive from certain types of accounts and investments or from lending money to someone else. The most common accounts and investments that produce interest income include: • Interest on savings accounts and guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) • Interest on fixed-income investments, such as government or corporate bonds • Interest is taxed as ordinary income, with no special tax treatment Dividends and how they’re taxed A dividend is a distribution by a company to its shareholders, although not all companies pay dividends. Dividends received from Canadian companies are eligible for preferential tax treatment, while dividends earned from any foreign companies are taxed as ordinary income. Canadian dividends are taxed according to the type; eligible or non-eligible. Generally speaking, eligible dividends are paid by publicly traded companies such as those on the Toronto Stock Exchange, while non-eligible dividends are paid by private companies which are known as Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs). Both eligible and non-eligible dividends from Canadian corporations are eligible for the dividend tax credit, although the calculations are different depending on the type of dividend. In both cases, however, the dividend tax credit helps reduce the amount of tax owing and hence dividend income is taxed more favourably than interest income.
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Neighbour of Note – Marylou McRae “I started writing in 2010 when I retired from a nursing career,” explained Marylou McRae. She took a writing course at Humber College and joined the London Writers Society. “I never set out to write a book, but it happened—one-word, one-sentence, one-paragraph at a time,” she reflects. Her first book, Caps and Capers , chronicles escapades of nurses during training, then at various local hospitals. Marylou’s second novel, From Peama With Love , shares Scottish family history with her grandchildren through the creative use of bedtime stories. Both books are available on Amazon as paperback or eBooks and at Tuckey’s Home Hardware and the Oxford Book Shop. Marylou has written several short stories, including an entry for the Out of the Woods anthology, produced by the London Writers Society. Titled Caravanning , it’s a humorous account of a 1962 family road trip from London to P.E.I. when she was a teenager. Visit londonwriterssociety.ca/anthology to order a copy. “I am now writing a third book, You See Me , stories of my career as a nurse that I hope to launch next year. My other hobby of miniatures, doll houses and accessories has taken a back seat to my writing,” she says. When Marylou turned seven, in 1953, her family moved from Toronto to a house on Hutton Road (now Wonderland Road) in London and she has lived in the area since. “Why would I look anywhere else?” she asks. “I have always felt comfortable here – the River Thames with its parks and walking trails, churches, hospitals, schools, including Western University, an abundance of shops ...well maybe too many of those.”
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Brian Normandeau addresses Brush and Palette Club Members of the Brush and Pa- lette Club of London were capti- vated and inspired when local artist Brian Normandeau spoke
at their May 7 meeting at Riverside United Church.
Largely self-taught since retiring ten years ago, Brian’s art has been featured at dozens of solo and group exhibitions, as part of collaborative projects (London Artists Studio Tour, London Arts Council traffic signal wraps), on murals in Grand Bend and Forest, Ontario and in various local media. Painting for Brian is “my way of sharing my visions, my emotions, my memories” in order to create a connection with others. He feels that being and artist today involves showing who you are – not just what you make. “ Listening to Brian’s talk was more than just hearing about his art – it was witnessing an honest reflection on the journey of becoming an artist,” said Brush and Palette Club member Marilyn Kidd. “What stood out most was how he shared his evolution, not just in technique but in truly understanding who he is as a creator.
His insights into personal branding were refreshing – not about marketing buzzwords, but about being authentic and intentional with how you present your work and yourself. For him, social media isn’t about chasing likes but about creating genuine connections, building trust, and inviting others into the artistic process. By the end, many of us left with a clearer picture of Brian’s work and valuable perspectives on how to shape and share our creative paths more meaningfully.” Brian is presently experimenting with CubiFusion. He says the particular style he uses flows from the vision he has and that he wants to transmit to the viewer – not the other way around.
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Spray Pads Open! Spray pads opened Saturday, May 17, 2025, and will be open until Monday, September 1, 2025, weather permitting. For a list of spray pad locations, visit: london.ca/living-london/ recreation/aquatics/pools-spray-pads. Free admission!
Notice of Planning Application for 1196 Sunningdale Road West The City of London has received an application from Landea Developments proposing an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 1196 Sunningdale Road West to allow a mix of residential and community uses. This development application consists of two separate concepts. One is for a new secondary school with a surface parking area and outdoor recreation space. The second proposal is for a 626-unit residential development. Both proposals provide for a public park at the southeastern corner of the area. Further information can be found at london.ca/planapps For consideration by council, comments may be submitted by June 9, 2025, quoting File OZ-25052, to Archi Patel by emailing apatel@london.ca or calling 519-661-CITY (2489) ext. 5069. You may also discuss any concerns with Ward Councillor Corrine Rahman by emailing Rahman.crahman@london.ca or calling 519-661-CITY (2489) ext. 4007.
Photo courtesy City of London Public outdoor pools and wading pools will be open June 28, 2025, until late August. Learn more about London’s aquatic programs at london.ca/living-london/recreation/aquatics.
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Two St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School students drafted to the OHL! by Chad Dunn Two local hockey players, students at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Second School have been selected by the 2025 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Draft League. Lucas Nutting, 16, was selected in the 2nd round to the Flint Firebirds. He started his minor hockey with Mount Brydges Cougars before moving onto the Elgin-Middlesex Canucks. Lucas went on to play the last seven years with the Canucks, formerly the Chiefs. He recently finished his U16 Minor Midget year in April. Myles Dunn, 15, was selected in the 8th round to the Sarnia Sting. He started his minor hockey with Lambeth Minor Hockey before moving onto the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs. Myles also went on to play the last seven years with the Canucks. He recently finished his U16 Minor Midget year in April. The pair had some great success this season. They, along with their teammates, clinched a spot in the highly touted tournament, U16 OHL Cup, held in Toronto. Not only have both boys been playing together for the last seven seasons, they are very close friends. They have played on the high school volleyball and junior hockey team. Wishing both players the best of luck with the Sting and Firebirds. Congrats Lucas and Myles. Above right: Myles Dunn (left) and Lucas Nutting (right).
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Masonville P.S. tackles Climate Change Thames Valley District School Board and the City of London partnered to develop and share more than 25 videos about climate action – all written, filmed, and edited by local public school students from grades 4 to 8. The videos share messages about climate change, taking climate action at home, and how Londoners can work together to highlight the importance of taking local climate action. Videos included some from Masonville Public School students. View all at getinvolved.london.ca/tvdsb-climate-action
Oakridge / London Fanshawe Optimists Junior Golf Qualifier July 11, 2025 • Thames Valley Golf Course Golfers will compete in six categories: Boys 10 – 11, 12 – 13, 14 – 15 and 16 – 18 while the girls have groupings of 10 – 14 and 15 – 18. The winners in each category will be eligible to qualify for a spot at the Midwestern Ontario District Junior Golf Championship, August 5 at St. Marys Golf & Country Club. The cost is $40 for eighteen holes and $30 for 9 holes and includes golf, a BBQ lunch and a registration gift. Tee times begin at 9:00 am. Contact Optimist Gary at treasurer@oakridgeoptimists.ca for more information. Registration online at www.oakridgeoptimists.ca.
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Historic Hyde Park submitted by Judith A. Colbert
INTRODUCTION: After serving in the air force during WWII, Dr. Murdo MacKinnon came to Hyde Park to take up a post as a professor of English at Western University. Until the early 1960s, when he left to become founding dean of arts at the newly formed University of Guelph, he and Elizabeth and their family – Anne, Catherine, John and Marion – were enthusiastic participants in village life, and their house south of the village corner on Hyde Park Road was a hub of activity. As someone with a city background, Murdo was a keen observer of village community life. In 1954, he gave a series of three radio talks on what was then called the Trans-Canada network of the CBC on the topic of Life in the Country . What follows is an excerpt from the first of those talks, broadcast on December 13 under the title, Cold Meat and Scalloped Potatoes , in which he describes typical scenes likely based on his experiences at Oliver’s General Store and Hyde Park United Church.
COLD MEAT AND SCALLOPED POTATOES From...Life in the Country by Murdo MacKinnon If you move out from the city to the country, as we did a few years ago, you may think at first that there is very little social life. The fact is that there is a great deal of social life, but it is arranged in a different way. In the country you don’t need to join a number of organizations in order to become acquainted; and you don’t need to arrange evening parties for the purpose of getting people together. All you need to do is to carry on your normal activities. Life in the country districts, even for a person who earns his living in the city, provides almost unlimited social opportunities. When you go to the village store for your mail and groceries you will find a little group of people lingering over their paper or their shopping. It is only the city person who makes his purchases, collects the mail, and hurries out. The natural thing in the country is to take your time and exchange a few words with your neighbours. Of course there are always the old men who have nothing to do and who spend their days and evenings in the store, making the timeworn jokes about the weather. But there may also be a farmer looking for a certain type of bolt or hinge, a traveller from a dry goods firm offering an assortment of overalls and heavy socks to the storekeeper, perhaps one or two housewives picking over the oranges and tomatoes, or looking behind the counter for a special brand of tinned salmon, a stranger using the telephone, two teenagers drinking chocolate milk, and one or two people waiting for their mail while the storekeeper is out in the back shed getting a bag of chicken feed. This is not a situation to rush away from, for here you have a cross-section of country life, and this is the normal place to meet your neighbours and to have a friendly chat with them. You will also meet people at the church, where the country custom is to stand outside the front door in the noon sunshine and visit for a while before getting home to dinner. Generally, they take babies and small children to church in the farming districts, and this is the time to stop and admire them, and remark on their excellent behaviour during the service. Many of the young mothers have worked hard to get the youngsters all scrubbed up and freshly dressed for Sunday, and it would be a shame to take them away home too soon. And the older people, for whom church going has such powerful associations, relish the chance for conversation under the tall maples and elms, in surroundings which have been familiar to them since childhood. And if there is anyone whom you haven’t met in the store or at church, you will surely meet them at the annual school concert. Do you have a local historic photo to share with readers of the Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager? Send it in to Cathy@villagerpublications.com.
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The Museum of Ontario Archaeology Gift Shop offers thoughtfully curated cultural gifts, unique art, and pieces that celebrate history and archaeology, many locally-made. Celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day (June 21) with a visit to the site and gift shop. Pictured at right is the Eternity Tote Bag by Mi’gmaq artist Tracey Metallic ($25) and the Silver Threads Artist Scarf, designed by Métis Artist Deb Malcolm ($22). Below, custom-made moose hide moccasins, fleece-lined and double soled, by Mohawk artist, Marjorie Henhawk, of Six Nations ($85 – $100).
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What’s Happening in Hyde Park Golf Tournament in support of NOTRE DAME SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Saturday, June 21 • The Fox Golf Club $100 per player includes cart, range and lunch. Tee times begin at 12 pm. Scramble. Register by June 14 at Google form: forms.gle/ooG7QfhnE3vV7cyP9
Medway Heritage Festival Museum of Ontario Archaeology Saturday, June 14, 10 am – 2 pm
Celebrate the cultural and natural history of Medway Heritage Forest with nature walks, birds of prey demo, Lawson Site Indigenous Heritage Village, silent auction, food trucks and more. $10 – Per Family (up to 5) • $5 – Individuals Learn more at archaeologymuseum.ca/event/medway-heritage-festival
Hyde Park Uptown Market Every Sunday, June 29 – August 31, 2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Hyde Park Village Green Hyde Park Lions present Country Cruizin’ Thursday evenings, weather permitting, all summer. Learn more at countrycruizin.com Saturday June 14 • 1 pm – 11 pm Hyde Park Village Green Community piano reveal, live performances by local artists, food trucks, street entertainers, local vendors and Musical Laser Show 10 pm! Among Friends London A Club for Women by Women A not-for-profit club offering over 20 monthly activities and social opportunities for women in London and the surrounding area, who are new to the region, widowed, divorced, or retired. Associated with National Newcomers Association of Canada. E: AmongFriendsLondon@gmail.com • T: 226.884.9950 W: www.AmongFriendsLondon.ca @AmongFriendsLondon
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Oakridge Secondary School students will be celebrating cancer survivors, walking laps, enjoying fun activities, supporting people living with cancer, collecting online donations and remembering those we’ve lost. Friday, June 13, 2025 • 11:00 – 11:00pm Oakridge Secondary School Donations will help fund groundbreaking research and vital services that support Canadians currently living with cancer.
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The Jury Family – How They Saved History by Carol Small – Middlesex Centre Archives
In 1916, Wilfrid Jury married Ether May Bolton (1894-1983). They later divorced. In 1948, Wilfrid married Elsie McLeod Murray (1910-1993). Elsie was a historian and reference librarian at Western University in London, Ontario. Elsie, who had degrees in English, History and Library Science, helped Wilfrid with much of his work, and they made an extremely effective team. Wilfrid had no children. Wilfrid studied Indigenous culture and archaeological tech- niques to refine the excavation methods his father had used. Wilfrid and Amos systematically searched many sites over a large area, excavated many, and collected and catalogued the artifacts before adding them to Amos’ already large collection. For many years, Amos had set up a display at Western Fair. When speaking with fairgoers, he learned of new sites to explore. Dr. Sherwood Fox, Western University President, persuaded the Jurys to house their collection at the University. Their collection of over 5000 items established The University of Western Ontario Museum and were moved there in 1926, even though the Museum was not formally established until 1934. Wilfrid was appointed Curator, and Amos, Honourary Curator. Eleven years after his appointment, at the age of 54, Wilfrid received his first academic credential when the University of Montreal granted him a doctorate in literature. In 1970, he received an honourary doctorate from Western University.
[AJ100.006] Wilf and Amos Jury, courtesy of the Museum of Ontario Archaeology.
Wilfrid also excavated the Military and Naval Establishment at Penetanguishene and supervised its reconstruction. Next, he turned his attention to a local project, the construction of Fanshawe Pioneer Village. The Jurys’ large collection of artifacts, the Jury home and the Alder Weaver Shop were incorporated into the Village. Wilfrid’s last project was to participate in the establishment of the Museum of Indian Archaeology housed in the Lawson- Jury Building at the Lawson Site on Wonderland Road North in London. The natural inquisitiveness of Amos and Wilfrid Jury about their own environment and what had transpired there over the centuries led to a greater understanding of our heritage. From humble beginnings, their contributions to that understanding are phenomenal and remarkable. As you drive down Jury Road, take a drive past Wilfrid Jury School, or visit one the historic sites or museums including Fanshawe Pioneer Village, Museum of Indian Archaeology, Saint Marie Among the Hurons, or Penetanguishene Naval Harbour on Jury Drive, and think about these two Middlesex Centre visionaries who followed their passions and dreams. We and future generations are grateful to them.
With Wilfrid’s growing repu- tation and the support of Western University, the Jesuit Order asked him to locate the sites of St. Ignace, St. Marie and St. Louis. From 1947- 1952, Wilfrid directed the excavation of the site, which is documented in the book Wilfrid and Elsie wrote, Saint Marie Among the Hurons .
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In 1963, the Government of Ontario granted funding for the reconstruction of the site. Working with Western University, this project took another five years to complete. In 1965, Wilfrid toured France, studying historic buildings to discover their structure. Stories are told of Wilfrid scrambling over rafters to find all the details in order to accurately reproduce them. Imagine the horror of the people watching this senior clambering over rafters at such heights! Wilfrid’s research took him to Rome. Today, in Midland, Ontario, the reconstructed fort of St. Marie Among the Hurons and the Indigenous village stand. International accolades, a Papal Blessing and two audiences with Popes for his great service to the Roman Catholic Church resulted. Pope Pius XII sent a Papal Blessing to Wilfrid in 1946 for his work at St. Ignace, and in 1954, arranged to have a message sent to Wilfrid and Elsie to say he had received and read their book on Sainte-Marie. His papal audiences were with Pope Pius XII and, in 1967, with Pope Paul VI. After his audience, Wilfrid brought back, for all the workers at the site, holy medals which the Pope had blessed. Wilfrid mused, “For a Baptist farm boy who did not go beyond Grade 8”, the honours were of great satisfaction.
Hyde Park - Oakridge Villager • June 2025 • Page 15 [AJ100.010] Amos Jury carving models, courtesy of the Museum of Ontario Archaeology.
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