London Free Press

A snapshot of London’s economy – the good, and the bad

3 min read

London’s economic development agencies are reporting job and employment growth in the city, just as the Conference Board of Canada says employment and economic performance are stagnant. The city’s major economic officials have submitted their annual reports to city hall, offering a snapshot of the diversity of the work being done here to support industry. […]

London Free Press

Proposed Old East Village shelter expansion meets heavy community resistance

7 min read

The future of nearly 100 shelter beds for the city’s homeless remains unclear after an outpouring of frustration from Old East Village residents and businesses during public engagement meetings. Around 100 residents and business owners were present at the Old East Village Market Wednesday evening. The topic of conversation: a $4.3 million a year proposal […]