Meet Kylie Castle, the Construction Communications Specialist at the Old East Village BIA!

The OEV BIA is hiring a Content Creation Support Position funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

The construction of Lorne Ave. Park's first phase begins June 15, 2020 in OEV. The design and features are innovative and exciting, see

During Cycling Month, get to know Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-Op in OEV! We spoke to Executive Director Daniel Hall to get a sense of what's t

The OEV Facade Beautification Project, funded by CAAP lets local artists beautify boarded up storefronts that are closed due to COVID-19.

In OEV Community Connections Pt. 4, see how OEV business Artisan Bakery stays connected to their community and their customers during challe

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

Over the past eight years, Asmara Caffee called 809 Dundas Street home. During this time, visitors and residents came to know owner Misgna Menameno, and the incredible coffee he roasts daily, very well. Upon entering, you'd be greeted with the friendliest smile, complete with your first name and an impressive rehashing of your previous order. You'd feel immediately welcomed and very much at home. On December 24, 2019, Asmara Caffee closed its doors at 809 Dundas but for no ot

Please attend the Community Meeting for the proposed Medallion residential development at 729, 735, 737 Dundas and 393 Hewitt Streets. Find more information on the poster below or click right here. #OEVbusiness #OEVdevelopment #Medallion #development #LondonON #CityofLondon #OldEastVillage #OEV

There's something very exciting on the horizon and it's thanks to one of Old East Village's newest neighbours, Libro. Having opened in late 2019 on the northeast corner of Dundas and Ontario Streets, Libro immediately presented itself as a friendly and supportive OEV community member. To show this support, they will hold the "Libro OEV Celebration" event, taking place on Friday Jan. 24 from 6-9 pm at Union Ten Distillery. Libro Brand Specialist, Sarah Fergusson, told us "we'r

It's the New Year, and what's more, it's a brand new decade! It's a time for looking back and reflecting while making plans for the year ahead with renewed optimism and utmost clarity. Right? Sometimes. Those lofty resolutions can be hard to keep so why not keep it simple? Little changes and additions to everyday life can be the exact thing needed to make 2020 the best year yet. See below for some ideas on how you can make positive change and have tons of fun while supporting