Matt writes
Hello, London. This is Buckle Up, your weekly update about all things London brought to you by London Ontario Online News - that’s LOON for short.
Spoiler: There will be a loon call at the end of the episode. Mike hates it, I love it. Mike, why call it LOON if we can’t have a loon?
So, every Monday morning, I’ll be hosting someone from our team to give you the information you need to prepare for the week ahead. I’m excited about this new project. I hope you are too.
With me today is my business partner, journalist Mike Donachie, so let’s go!
Have a listen here:
Buckle Up episode one
What does a Loon sound like anyway?
Featuring:
Weather chat
Further nonsense
Construction hotspots
London’s newest municipal idea - growing our own trees
Ward 1 Race
More
Thanks for listening and talk to you again next Monday.
The London Ontario Online News lineup
New content every day
We’re teaming up to send you a new feature every weekday:
Monday - Buckle Up - podcast with Matt Brown and Mike Donachie
The weekly podcast to set you up for the week ahead. News – construction – weather – nonsense. Former mayor Matt Brown, our Executive Editor, leads this and will bring in more guests over time.
Tuesday - Cedric in the City - 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.
The lineup of remarkable Londoners you have attracted for this effort is yet another example of why you were the perfect person to lead it.
Congrats Mike, this lineup is phenomenal!