Abdo Hassan, who died on Dec. 27, was among those who helped build the London Muslim Mosque, which was the first mosque in all of Ontario and second built in Canada. Family and friends are remembering him for his “permanent smile,

Another year is nearly up. And on December 31, hundreds of thousands of us will fill up London’s pubs, bars, rooftops and pavements to watch fireworks light up the sky, join in a chorus of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and welcome in 2026.

Where to eat in London right now: an expert-led edit of the restaurants worth booking this month, from intimate tasting menus to big, buzzy nights out.

CBC London captured moments in 2025 that highlight people, stories and events from our community. These are the most watched videos from this past year.

The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.

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The Greens are performing well in central London, while Reform has built up considerable support in outer boroughs, including Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Bexley and Hillingdon. The Liberal Democrats may pick off some of the more middle-class leftwing areas.

The most common error I see from those traveling to London is an over-booked itinerary. It's tempting to try to see and do everything, but it’s crucial to remember the city is massive. London is comparable to a collection of villages stitched together, each with its own unique character.