Wortley Villager
JUNE 2025 Issue 90
Message from the Mayor 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
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Ward 11 Update from City Hall by Skylar Franke, Ward 11 London City Council 519-661-2489, extension 4011 • sfranke@london.ca As the seasons shift and the village blooms with new energy, I’m excited to see you all at the Gathering on the Green. Whether you’re strolling through a local park, chatting with a shopkeeper, or discovering a new hidden gem, there’s always something special happening right here in Wortley. I’ve included a few City Hall items I wanted on your radar as well. Urban Growth Boundary
Thames Park – Design Engagement Resident feedback will help inform the proposed three design options for park improvements. A feedback form can be com- pleted on the project’s web page: getinvolved.london.ca. Thames Park Construction is currently planned for 2026 after design and The land at 96 Ridout Street South, owned by Tricar, will be moving forward with construction this year. Expect to see a 18-storey residential building, with the first three floors looking like townhouses. Ontario Renovates This program provides financial assistance to low to moderate- income households, with a focus on seniors aged 60 or older and individuals with disabilities. Administered by the City of London Municipal Housing and Industrial Development, the program extends support to homeowners and landlord/tenant rental units in London and Middlesex County. engagement are completed. Development on Ridout Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. We encourage you to apply early to secure your chance for financial assistance. Find out more at london.ca/living-london/building-renovating/ontario-renovates. Take care, Skylar
London is set to expand its urban growth boundary by 1,476 hec- tares for community use (and an- other 88 hectares for industrial needs). This is essentially three areas the size of Byron being added into the urban growth boundary. I have been sharing concerns throughout this process at Council
regarding protecting agricultural land and the high cost of urban sprawl. While we need to continue providing housing to the community, growing inwards and upwards is the better option, financially, environmentally and socially. You can provide your input on the proposed expansion area (see in pink in map) by emailing pec@london.ca before June 19th at 9 am to share thoughts or con- cerns. Read more at getinvolved.london.ca/london-plan-review.
See you at Gathering on the Green June 7
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Megan DePutter joins 20 other Old South London Little Free Library stewards with her library located at 15 Teresa Street. Find Free Little Libraries near you at littlefreelibrary.org/map.
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Ben Porchuk with the 223-year-old Bur Oak tree that had just been cut down near Wharncliffe and Commissioners. (Clippings from the London Free Press, 2012) Ben Porchuk is an ecologist and wildlife biologist living in Wortley Village. Among other projects, Ben now consults for the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE, University of Toronto) at the JICS Lab School, instructing teachers and creating ‘Nature Sense Grounds’. 233 Edward Street, St. Thomas, ON phone: 519-633-1580 fax: 519-633-8531 impressions-printing.com
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A brief but powerful storm hit Wortley Village, April 29. “This is what happens when you live in a community with mature trees, and when the trees are often not together so that the roots are weaker and the tops of them act like sails,” explained Ben Porchuk. Photo courtesy Ben Porchuk
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Neighbour of Note: Steve deBruyn Steve deBruyn is a Wortley Village local of 23 years who straddles dual careers as both a visual artist and a landscaper. “I was really into skateboarding as a teenager and one of my favourite parts of that was building ramps and other obstacles,” Steve explains. “That got me into wood, building, design and DIY sensibilities and really shaped the approach I take today to making pretty much everything. Gardening/landscaping is an influence on my artwork for a lot of the same reasons; my concurrent career is as a landscaper and I try to engage a crossover between that practice and my art as much as possible, whether that be physically or just in spirit. My garden is my happy place in the summer and a lot of art ideas come from just messing around out there building raised beds and trellises and stuff like that out of scrap wood. My backyard is a two decades-long work in progress; a lot of experiments happen back there with mixed degrees of success and I wouldn’t have it any other way!”
themselves and also the processes that can be applied to them. I’m pretty pragmatic as an artist and any given project will usually start as a “could I possibly make this work?…” kind of almost as a challenge to myself. This inevitably introduces elements of trial and error and failure, necessitating pivots, problem-solving and a wrangling of materials to get to an outcome that might or might not be quite exactly what I set out to do. This is the fun of it for me though so I’m always looking at materials and objects for challenges, influence, and ideas on what I can do next.” “I’ve been all over Canada through my art (I have two territories and two provinces still to check off my list) over the last two decades and I’ve been starting to show outside of Canada over the past few years,” says Steve about his career highlights. “I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to places I might not have ordinarily gone so I’ve been to some pretty obscure corners of the country. Have you ever heard of Rouyn-Noranda? Neither had I until I was invited to a residency and spent a winter month there and it was great! Stuff like that is always fun; I got invited to Bulgaria and I’ll be spending four weeks there this summer working on an exhibit there. I don’t really know what to expect
Steve says both his grandparents were art hobbyists, citing them as an inspiration for his practice: “My grandfather was a bit of a folk artist; he would try any medium and had a good knack for creative problem-solving. I doubt he would recognize a lot of the work I make today as art, especially the larger installation work I do, but he had that DIY methodology. My grandmother was massively into fibre arts: sewing, knitting, macrame, crochet, cross stitch, you name it, and she had taught me a few things when I was pretty young and I was around it a lot but I hadn’t really delved into fibre arts until the beginning of this year when I took sewing lessons with a local teacher. So I feel that connection now when I’m at the sewing machine and it’s nice, I hope to reach her skill level some day!” Steve has dabbled in many mediums but always comes back to wood. “I enjoy the tools and the process and I think you can make just about anything out of wood. Since I’ve been exploring fibre arts and sewing, I’ve found a lot of similarities; the way you can use found materials, the processes of measuring, cutting, and recombining, the texture and the flexibility to move between more 2D and 3D-based work or anywhere in between. A big part of my process is using found/repurposed materials both for environmental and economical reasons but also because I like when my material has a history to it; that it has been used, perhaps even loved, and that history can inform the work I make. My work could be made out of an old fence or an old hoodie (or a combination of the two) and maybe that isn’t always totally apparent to the viewer but I know it’s there and that gives it a bit of depth, a story to tell. I’m very much influenced by the materials
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but I do know I will meet some other like-minded art people and experience a new culture and that is really exciting to me. I was recently in Reno, Nevada working on a big group exhibition and before I was invited there I had never given that town a second thought. Now I have bunch of friends and some further opportunities there and can’t wait to go back for a solo exhibition in 2026!” Steve has lived in the same Wortley Village house since 2002. “I wouldn’t live anywhere else in London. We’re pretty lucky with the walkability factor here, a lot of places don’t have that and I’m so happy I can access so many great places on foot. I feel a pretty good sense of community here as well; I know a lot of my neighbours and most of the time when I’m walking my dog I’m saying hi to at least one person, usually more. Being part of the Old South Community Organization has been great. I love being a part of shaping some of the great events we have in the village.” Want to reach out to Steve about either landscaping or art (or both!) visit www.stevedebruyn.ca or email info@cottagemodern.ca
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Saluting our Local Crossing Guards by J. Bruce Parker As school finishes and summer beckons, let’s meet some of Wortley Village’s crossing guards. They command our local school crosswalks, protecting our kids and are an integral part of our community.
proud to share special moments such as how the local Grade 8 boys from Mountsfield Public School showed up for a photo with him on their graduation. As with Barb, Gabby has seen the local children grow into young adults. Mary Walker (below) has lived in Old South since 1978 and has worked as a crossing guard since 2019. Mary is active at the Hamilton Road Seniors Centre as well as being a member of the South Ontario Ukulele Players (SOUP). She loves the ‘kids and the dogs’.
Barbara Nowobranec (above), commandeers the corner of Wortley and Emery each day for the 3:30 dismissal of Wortley Road Public School. Barb was previously employed at London Health Sciences Center as a pharmacy technician. She even- tually moved into more clerical work within the pharmacy and was eventually sidelined by a serious illness. After her recovery and feeling “so very bored,” she became a crossing guard. This is Barb’s 9th year. She tells me, “The kids who were in kindergarten when I started are now in Grade 8.” She adds, “It’s a job where you get close to the community. You get to know the moms and dads and the dog walkers.” Everyone knows “Gabby” (below) who lives up to his nickname. Gabriel Levei works the busy intersection of Wortley and Baseline, mornings, noon, and after school. He has an engaging broad smile shining though his beard and is eager to chat with the kids and their parents. He also carries dog biscuits for the local canines.
Old South’s busiest corner has to be Ridout and Baseline. There is a constant flow of traffic during the morning rush hour and late afternoon. Al Reeves (below), at 81, works this intersection three times a day. He tells me “Most drivers are very good but still there is too much speed and carelessness.” Al cites the recent time a car came a bit too close to his toes on a right-hand turn. He is a retired sheet metal worker who took a position here three years ago, shortly after the passing of his wife. Like Barb, Gabby, and Mary, he happily engages in encouraging conversation with kids and parents as they go off to school, telling me “how could you not like doing this?” Our local crossing guards are out there in the rain and snow and on occasion, have to deal with impatient and distracted drivers. The Wortley Villager salutes their community service and dedication. Do give them a kind wave and smile.
Gabby worked forty years as a postman in Port Colbourne, moving to London upon retirement to be close to his son. The decision to get back into the workforce was prompted by his admission of “watching too many reruns on television.” He is
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Mountsfield PS Turtle Helpers 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 and how Londoners can work together to highlight the importance of taking local climate action. Videos included several from Mountsfield Public School. View all the videos at getinvolved.london.ca/tvdsb-climate-action
‘Climate Change Affecting Turtles’ by Curtis S. and Ryder H. (pictured below), Mountsfield Public School, Grade 6. Watch at bit.ly/42quSQV
In the Nokia snake game, players make a snake eat food to increase its length. At McKenzie Avenue (near Wortley Road), ‘herpetoculturist’ Bailey invites neighbours to grow her rock snake by adding their own painted rocks. Starting with just three rocks, the snake has been growing daily! May 19, 1981 to July 29, 2025 From 49 Carfrae Crescent to 109 Wortley Road Thank you and Au Revoir!
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Wortley Village Based Designer Internationally Recognized
Andrew Lewis Design is proud to announce that three poster designs have been selected for the prestigious 2025 International Poster Biennial of Bolivia. Chosen from an extraordinary pool of 12,648 entries representing 90 countries, Lewis is honoured to be the only Canadian designer featured in this distinguished exhibition—which includes a poster from our very own Filthy Rebena store in Wortley Village! To date, Lewis has created over 1,250 posters and will also be representing Canada this July at the International Poster Biennale in Warsaw. Stay tuned for an upcoming Old South poster featuring Elwood Lawn Bowling as this summer’s showcase image!
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Neighbour of Note: Janice Johnston “My mother was an artist and both of my grandmothers painted as well. I guess it was always happening around me and it was a natural thing to study and practice,” explains Janice Johnston. “As an adult, I attended H.B. Beal in the Arts Foundation Program in the late 90s. I have since obtained a Masters in Film, specifically documentaries and teach at both Fanshawe College and Conestoga College in a variety of design related courses. I am a theatre set designer for local theatre and approach much of my work in a theatre way, using that kind of dramatic lighting.” Janice says her approach to painting is theatrical because “I try to create drama visually, and tell stories through my art and create moods. Even ‘empty’ scenes have life, light and shadows.” She paints a variety of subjects, mostly in watercolour and gouache. “I always paint from personal experiences and take photos of things I find interesting. I am really interested in light and shadow, so I mostly go out in early morning or dusk to get long exaggerated shadows. I have a series of birds and nature, and in that case I take my camera out and look for birds. I never paint from images that aren’t ones I took myself. My urban sketches are done while sitting in the place I am painting, which I find energetic and I love the constant change.” “I love nature and the organic shapes and colors in that palette, but I also love urban environments and watching people so I feel like I have a few different series that have different themes, but I do think they have a similar look,” she continues.
‘Overpass’ (Wortley at York ) and ‘Dawn in Wortley’, a morning view up Askin Street towards Wortley Road. Left, a Heron at the Coves
Janice, who resides in Wortley Village, says she loves spending time examining things and reinterpreting them in her own way. “Painting slows you down and helps you notice things, so that’s what motivates me. I also think that my study of documentary film trained me to look at stories and people with curiosity, so that is something I use as well.”
To aspiring artists, Janice (pictured at left) advises: “Don’t let yourself get caught up in what other people are doing. Stay curious and explore. As one of my teachers said, ‘if you want to be an artist, make art.’” Visit j.j.art_media on Instagram to see more.
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J. Bruce Parker asks... What new retail stores would you like to see in Wortley Village? With the closing of The Company Bar, which rebranded into Rebel Layne, and the fall and rise of both Sha Choix and Black Walnut Café, which were both lost to fire, Wortley Village is vibrant with change and growth.
With the days warming up, I patrolled the streets to ask what new businesses local folk would like to see in the village. Not an easy question to answer, as I found out, but here are a few suggestions.
All photos by J. Bruce Parker except the drone photo which is courtesy of Kevan Ashworth. Visit ashworthphoto.com to see more of Kevan’s work.
Paul Green Bicycle shop.
Kristina Kenn An antique store.
Annabelle Jesty Old fashioned convenience store.
Rosemary Lane A green grocery like Remark or Sunripe.
Doug Moore All day breakfast place.
Simon Ridgard A wine store.
Colton Sommerville Barber shop.
Cindy Wrona Flower shop.
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Gathering on the Green – June 7 2025 Artisan Exhibitors
#30 Pat Doyle Stained Glass #31 Jan Bloem Flower Farm #32 Sandra Hudson Coronation Studios #33 Whimsies by Garden Gals #34 Creekholme Woodworking #35 Youth Opportunities Unlimited #36 Lili Miko Art #37 Sheboa Pottery #38 Crochet Bake Sale #39 Fabricated Art #40 Side Hustle Creations #41 Zoe & Juniper
#1 My Sister’s Place – Micro Enterprise #2 My Sister’s Place – Micro Enterprise #3 Glitter Bug Tattoos #4 House of Scorpio #5 Paranoid Union Pinz #6 Nightowl Handmade Goods
#7 Wool Fairy Felting #8 Mary DeKay Pottery #9 Snuggily by Emily #10 Made By Meghan #11 Grace In London Art
#42 Merlin Metal Jewellery #43 Written in the Cards #44 Glassy Ladies #45 It’s a Steel Thing #46 It’s a Steel Thing #47 The Pixel Perler #48 Shannon Woolcock Fine Art #49 Smashdye #50 TATA Arts and Game Studio #51 Sweet Candle by Shelem #52 Olliviatuckco #53 Sutton Ceramics #54 MJ’s Imaginings #55 Willow & Ben Jewelry #56 Maisie Leigh Pottery #57 JW Design #58 London Horticultural Society #59 London Horticultural Society #60 Hirländer Art #61 Sueboobadoos Handmade #66 Magdalena’s Minerals #67 Antler River Leather #68 Wood Bit #69 Cat925 Jewelry #70 Lana Loom Handwoven Art #71 100% from Scratch #72 Henna by Julie #73 Sweet Charms by Mia #74 Erock the Crochet Guy #75 Custom Portraits by John Sherbourne #76 Canines & Cashmere #77 Eric Shepperd Photography #62 Tough Kitty Club #63 The Lamp Post #64 Pop Culture Pyro #65 Tie Dye by Matheo
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What’s Happening at Landon Library Submitted by Ashleigh Hickey STEAM Lab (Ages 4+), Saturday June 7, 10:00 – 11:30 am Drop-in to explore different Science, Technology, En- gineering, Art and Math related activities! Chess for Kids (Ages 6+), Every Wednesday starting June 4, 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Come play and learn chess from experienced chess players. All abilities welcome. Mending Club , June 7, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Ever want to sew your own clothes or learn how to mend or alter existing clothes? Looking to connect with others over a shared love of sewing? Making and mending your own clothes is empowering and environmentally sustainable skills to develop. Drop-in for a monthly sewing group where we’ll have lots of sewing resources available including sewing machines, a serger, and hand tools. Gathering on the Green • June 7 Wortley Pride • Saturday June 14, 10 am Wortley Jazz and Bluesfest • August 18 London Irish Canadian Club: 1 Cove Road Bingo (June 14), Pub Nights (September 20 and October 18), Irish Folk Club Céilí (November 15) and an Irish Christmas Party (December 20). All are welcome. londonirish.ca Yoga in the Park 2025 with Dan Woodward Mondays 6:15 pm, all summer long – weather permitting) Wortley Village Green
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G at heri ng o n t he Gree n – Ju ne 7
It looks like the war mer weather is finally here (let’s hope to stay). Before youtake anyroadtrips,itis a goodideato check over the cooling and air conditioning syste msin your vehicle. What happens if you hop into your trusty vehicle and push the Air Conditioning button and all you getis hot air? Have no fear, we can fix that! At Wortley Auto Service, we have state of the art equip ment, and trained technicians to fix air conditioning syste ms on whatever vehicle you drive, new or old, foreign or do mestic. So meti mes, a very minor coolant leak can beco me a major proble m when you are sitting in bu mper to bu mper traffic. If you are at all concerned about the health of your cooling syste m, make an appoint ment with us for aninspection. Andif you haven’t had an oil changein a while, no wis a good ti meto havethat done as well, along with our co mprehensive vehicle inspection that checks the rest of your fluids, filters, lights, and overall health ofthe vehicle. Not to mention,if your car has not been driven much during the winter, or has been sittingforlong periods ofti me,it would be a goodideato have everythinglooked at. We are hereto help you. Call ustoday!
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