Happy Holidays! Winter is here, and the celebrations of the season are about to begin! It’s that special time of year when we come together— checking out local Christmas bazaars, enjoying school concerts, or catching a play at the Grand. Maybe you’re taking a winter getaway up north, heading south for a bit of sunshine, or simply spending cozy weekends at the local rink or hitting the slopes at Boler Mountain. No matter where you find yourself, there’s a wonderful energy in the air as our community gears up for the holidays. I’d also love to encourage you to explore and support the many incredible businesses in our area. Treat yourself to a meal at one of our local restaurants, pick up a special gift from a neighbourhood shop, or warm up with a cozy coffee at your favourite spot. These small moments not only make the season brighter—they help strengthen the vibrant local economy that makes our community such a great place to live. As we look ahead, I want to wish you and your family Health, Happiness, and Peace this holiday season and throughout 2026. May your celebrations be filled with joy, connection, and moments that remind you of the value of community. You can always reach out to me anytime at ahopkins@london.ca or visit www.annahopkins.ca. Take care of one another,
and all the best from my family to yours!
Anna
As a Candidate for Ward 9 in this year ’ s Municipal Election there will be a number of conversations that I will be talking about with constituents.
Anna Hopkins, Your Ward 9 City Councillor ahopkins@london.ca www.annahopkins.ca
RECRUITING KIDS FOR A STUDY ON READING AND LANGUAGE! Scientists at Western University are conducting a research study on language and reading in developing brains.
CHILD REQUIREMENTS
3-16 years old English is their first language
Does not speak a second language (some French in school is okay) We welcome children of all abilities, including those with reading difficulties (dyslexia), language disorder (DLD), and ADHD
PARENTS WILL:
To sign up, visit wrld.uwo.ca Questions? Get in touch! wrld@uwo.ca 519-661-2111 ext 83529
Play word games and reading tasks CHILDREN WILL: Listen to stories while having their brainwaves recorded using EEG Fill out a questionnaire Bring your child to the lab at Western
Participation involves one 2-hour session. You and your child will be compensated for your time!
Dr. Marc Joanisse, Department of Psychology, Western University Study title: An EEG Investigation of the Emergence of Language and Neural Entrainment in Children
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