Hello there! I’m Matt Brown and this is Buckle Up, your weekly update about all things London brought to you by “London Ontario Online News” - or the LOON for short.
Listen Here: Buckle Up, June15, 2026
(Please accept our apologies if you receive this twice as we toggled settings for paid subscribers. This is free taster content, with so much more to come. Take a look at our note on how you can support us.)
So, every Monday morning, I’ll be hosting someone from our team, or a special guest, to give you the information you need to prepare for the week ahead.
It’s an exciting week because this is day one of our subscription page going live. That means you’ve made the decision to invest in this local news start up because you see the value of the work that our small but mighty team is doing to keep you, and other community leaders up to date. Congratulations on your decision - and thank you, too.
With me today is a special guest co-host: Lisa Brandt, former morning show host over at 1290AM, Co-Host of this great podcast Gracefully and Frankly, and so much more.
Thanks for listening and Buckle Up!
Here’s our lineup. New branding is incoming!
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New content every day
We’re teaming up to send you a new feature every weekday:
Monday - Buckle Up - podcast with Matt Brown
Former mayor Matt Brown and a special co-host will set up your week every Monday.
Tuesday - Tour with Cedric Richards
Join City Editor Cedric Richards on a tour of London’s 14 wards by bicycle, beginning with Ward 1. Supported by Mike Donachie.
Wednesday - City Hall Notes - news and more - by Mike Donachie
Your Executive Briefing For Informed Citizens, looking at the issues, decisions and discussions shaping local government.
Thursday - the Forest City Arts and Culture Roundup - by Diana Tamblyn
Our Culture Editor shares news, perspectives and stories from London’s creative community.
Friday - Reflecting - with Steve Cordes
Opinions Editor Steve, retired non-profit leader and video blogger, offers views - his and others - on the week we’ve had.
And free on Fridays: the ROUNDUP, briefing you on the stories you need to know, gathered in one place. Regular analysis of the issues affecting London and the region.
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London Ontario Online News (LOON) brings together some of London’s most experienced journalists, commentators, and community voices to deliver fresh content each weekday. Through podcasts, articles, video features, and in-depth analysis, LOON covers the civic decisions, local issues, arts and culture, and community stories that matter most.
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