From My Bottom Step

Hidden Secrets

Having returned earlier today from one of the worst Sunday morning breakfast I have ever had I started to think about traditional Diner Style restaurants ((I have chosen to define this style of restaurant as a place that is not part of a chain, that traditionally has been around for over 20 years, that is very much operated under “family values” and that has a wholesome and “homey” feel it … Continue Reading

Fiscal Responsibility & Creative Cities

Fiscal responsibility is a trait that any municipal government needs to have a firm grasp on; knowing how and when to spend taxpayers money is essential for not only making citizens happy but for ensuring the overall success of any given city.

In the current economic times fiscal responsibility is more important than ever.

When it comes to the City of London and it’s fiscal responsibility is there a lack of competency? Continue Reading

Google Transit and the LTC

I had the opportunity this past week to be able to watch some of the proceedings in the Web 2.0 Summit for the City of Toronto. This Summit was organized as an interactive forum to explore how Web 2.0 technology can change the way governments interact with citizens, create policies and make decisions. It was centred around the member municipalities that make up the Greater Toronto Area … Continue Reading

LTC Unprepared

With the pending roll out of the new LTC fares set to come into effect on December 1st, 2008 ((LTC’s Fare Hike)) it would make sense for the LTC to be prepared with passes and tickets ready to be purchased prior to that date.

You would think that would make sense, now wouldn’t you? … Continue Reading

For Sale/Lease

For Sale/Lease
Restaurant/Bar
3 Buildings
679-6949
That was the sign I saw this morning when walking to work, it was both a sign of relief and disappointment at the same time. Continue Reading

Hidden Secrets

This installment of Hidden Secrets deals with something more of a summer nature but I thought that on a cold day here in London that it might be appropriate to mention it to help with summer thoughts.

If you are looking to go out and get ice cream, whether a cake, a sundae or just a simple scoop there are a number of choices in London. Most of the time when I talk to people about going to get ice cream I get the typical response of Marble Slab Creamery, Dairy Queen or McDonalds. Although one of those options is ok and the others not so much, sadly they are the typical responses I get. What many people fail to realize that there are many more options for ice cream treats in London, Ontario. Continue Reading

Marathon Walk: a new spin

Do you know everything there is to know about London? Do you know where all the highlights of the city are and you can cite each one off without missing a beat, perhaps vice-versa?

Regardless of what you know (or think you know) about London, there are always opportunities to learn more and to better understand the place you call home.

Perhaps Londoners can learn a thing or two from our neighbours … Continue Reading

Hidden Secrets

The Wortley Roadhouse is today’s Hidden Secret.  To some The Wortley is not Hidden at all, it’s a staple in their daily/weekly routine and it has been for sometime now.  For others its very much the opposite, they don’t know where Wortley Village is let alone what the The Wortley Roadhouse is.  And yes, there are people who have never heard of Wortley Village or The Roadhouse for that matter.

The … Continue Reading

Democracy

Yesterday was a truly historic day for the United States of America, not only because of a new president being elected but for other many other reasons.

Please, don’t get me wrong, Barack Obama becoming the first African American President is historic in its own right, but I don’t think that is the more important accomplishment that happened last night.  If we look back at the start of all of this … Continue Reading

Hidden Secrets

From time to time I get inquiries from family, friends, colleagues and sometimes people that I have just met as to the history behind their family, a certain property or a specific building here in London.  They inquire with me as they think that the combination between my education and employment provides me better insight into London, Ontario and its rich history.  When it comes to the general history of … Continue Reading