This year, Western Fair District's Beer & BBQ Show goes virtual and has partnered with the OEV BIA to support area businesses!

The OEV Community Connections series looks at how area businesses continue to reach their customers amid the pandemic. In Pt. 4, Odyssey Rec

The City of London held a Pre-Construction Webinar on Thursday April 23 to present information on the upcoming Dundas Construction Phase 1. This meeting would have typically been in person featuring guest speaks, presentations, and the distribution of informational materials. Of course, the restrictions in place due to COVID-19 forced the meeting to take place online. However, that didn’t stop several guest speakers and panellists, along with 50 businesses, property owners, a

We’re in difficult and uncertain times amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic. Hitting very close to home, we’ve seen in recent days many businesses closing their doors by choice in an effort to help “flatten the curve” we’ve all been talking so much about. There is so much at stake for any business, but especially small, independent businesses, when suspending regular open hours, activities or postponing/cancelling events, concerts, and plays are in question. However, we’re see

Strings Cafe & Guitar Shop at 757 Dundas Street in Old East Village is as quaint and welcoming as it is unique. Nestled nicely between Rectory and English, on the north side of Dundas, this place is a dream for the caffeine-loving gear head and general public all the same. Owner Phil Kikuchi is a Londoner born and raised who opened the shop last year following his relocation back to the Forest City after 15 years in BC. Upon return, and acknowledging changes in the local job

Purpose The Construction Communication and Administrative Assistant will assist the Old East Village BIA staff during the period of extensive infrastructure improvements to promote the area while proving regular updates to BIA members. This will include a range of initiatives which will market the Old East Village commercial district during construction while also informing and engaging the BIA membership through various communication strategies. This is a One Year contract

Yaya’s Kitchen is not your average dining establishment. Located in the London Food Incubator at 630 Dundas, this local gem is a commercial kitchen that hosts monthly pop-ups and supper clubs. Malvin Wright and his wife Maryam, who's dubbed "the face of the organization," opened Yaya’s Kitchen last year after their at-home supper clubs were growing so much in popularity, they decided to take the next step. Starting off as celebrations of African culture and particularly the S

From kombucha to craft beer, we think you'll very quickly see why we're dubbing OEV London's "Libation District!"