James Reaney

James Reaney’s home in London now a Forest City Fact

James Stewart Reaney celebrates London’s 200th with the Forest City Fact for his father, playwright
James Crerar (Jamie) Reaney and his mother, poet Colleen Thibaudeau Reaney.
May 13, 2026 in Gibbons Park in London, Ontario. (Photo by Josh Lambier)

In celebration of London’s bicentennial, the City of London launched the first Forest City Facts earlier this week at Gibbons Park on the Thames River. Each lawn sign displays a short historical fact about London people, places, and events.

In partnership with the London and Middlesex Historical Society and other local history groups, Forest City Facts will display 200 historical facts about London and Londoners.

Look for Forest City Facts along the Thames Valley Parkway, in green spaces and community centres and at events throughout the city during the bicentennial year.

For more about London’s bicentennial and Forest City Facts, see the City of London’s Celebrating 200 Years page.

This photo taken by Shieky Brownstone in 2000 shows James (Jamie) Crerar Reaney and Colleen Thibaudeau Reaney in their backyard at 276 Huron Street in London, Ontario (Courtesy LMHS).

For more about the Forest City Facts event, see these news stories:

Ryan Goodison in The London Free Press: Forest City Facts initiative brings London history to parks, pathways

CTV London: Historical groups come together to celebrate London 200 with unique Forest City tales

CBC London: Curious about London’s history? Try a walk in Gibbons Park

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