London news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In London on Friday, October 23, 2026: Oktoberfest starts today; London Knights play tonight. Also: London Oktoberfest festivities kick off this weekend at the German Canadian Club; London and St. Thomas police suspended Crime Stoppers involvement after a cybersecurity breach affected the tip line. Weather: Crisp fall day with temperatures between 4–11°C and clear skies; light winds up to 14 km/h.

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Headlines

London Oktoberfest festivities kick off this weekend at the German Canadian Club.CTV News · Oct 23, 10:54 PM

News & local government

Mayoral candidates debated downtown priorities as the 2026 municipal election enters its final days.CTV News · Oct 23, 10:43 PM
A London concrete company was fined $65,000 following a workplace injury.constructconnect.com · Oct 23, 10:40 AM

Safety & emergencies

London and St. Thomas police suspended Crime Stoppers involvement after a cybersecurity breach affected the tip line.CTV News · Oct 23, 2:31 PM
Investigators in a human trafficking case are urging potential victims to come forward.CTV News · Oct 23, 7:20 PM

Events & going out

London Knights host a game tonight; preview available for today's matchup.Canadian Hockey League · Oct 23, 4:49 PM

Business & new openings

Game Chamber, a local gaming hub, is approaching a significant business milestone.London Free Press · Oct 23, 6:25 PM

Housing & real estate

A feature explores off-grid living in one of London's affluent suburban neighbourhoods.DW.com · Oct 23, 7:26 PM

Schools & kids

London District Catholic School Board eliminated roughly two dozen librarian positions; concerns raised about student literacy impact.Education News Canada · Oct 23, 9:44 AM
An Ontario private school faced scrutiny over classroom video surveillance that showed students footage of themselves misbehaving.CBC · Oct 23, 2:55 PM

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