Dispatch

Dispatch: A summary of recent business appointments and announcements, plus upcoming events for the week ahead

ADMITTED Into partnership, Siskinds LLP: Garett Hunter (class actions), Lauren Cullen (personal injury) and Michael Connell (commercial real estate).

PROMOTED Julia Letts to director, demand generation & marketing operations, Voices.

APPOINTED Charles O’Hanlon, vice president, people and mission, St. Joseph’s Health Care London.

AWARDED London Economic Development Corporation, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Award for Excellence in Economic Development from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario for its ‘Don’t Tell Toronto’ marketing campaign.

APPOINTED Mike Randall, commercial & agricultural account manager (Parkhill and Ailsa Craig), Mainstreet Credit Union.

ANNOUNCED By the City of London, opening of the 2026 City of London Community Grants Program (application deadline Wednesday, March 18, 2026).

LAUNCHED By the London Small Business Centre, the Go to Market Incubator Program to help early-stage businesses launch products at farmers’ markets and festivals.

ANNOUNCED By St. Thomas mayor Joe Preston, decision to not seek re-election in the Ontario municipal election this fall.

February 17 – Black History Month Event – Endless Possibilities: The Future of Black Entrepreneurship in Canada

February 18-20 – ISAO’s 2026 Conference & Trade Show

February 18 – Root Awakening: Public Screening

February 18 – Do’s and Don’ts when crossing the U.S. border Feb 2026

February 18 – Master Your Social Media: The Simple Content Calendar Formula

February 19 – CRA Series- GST/HST Directors’ Liability and Taxpayer Rights

February 19 – 2026 February Business After Five