Schools in Thames Centre, Ontario: A 2026-2027 Guide for Dorchester & Thorndale Families

If you're looking into schools in Thames Centre, Ontario, the short answer is this: Dorchester and Thorndale each have their own Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) elementary school right in the village, Dorchester also has the area's public high school, and the London District Catholic Sch

Living in Lucan, Ontario: A 2026 Guide to This Middlesex County Village

If you're cross-shopping London neighbourhoods against something smaller and quieter, Lucan deserves a serious look. Sitting about 15 minutes north of London on Highway 4, Lucan is the main population centre of the Township of Lucan Biddulph, and it's one of the fastest-growing communities in Middle

Downsizing in London, Ontario: A Fall Guide for Empty Nesters and Retirees

If you're downsizing in London, Ontario this fall, the short answer is: start with your lifestyle, not your square footage. The right size home is the one that matches how you actually live now — not the home that made sense when the kids were young or when stairs weren't a second thought. As a REAL

Buying a Home in Mount Brydges, Ontario: Your Top Questions Answered (2026)

I get a version of the same phone call almost every week: someone who's outgrown their London condo, or who's tired of commuting the wrong direction, asking me, "Gloria, is Mount Brydges actually a good move?" So I decided to put the answers I give on those calls into one place. Below are the questi