Tag: Community
Politicians give shelter $1.8M for rest of 2024, but no promise beyond that
A London shelter now has the runway, potentially, to turn its wintertime beds into a year-round space for the homeless, though city politicians are queasy about the $4-million-plus annual cost. City politicians have voted 10-2 to give Ark Aid Street Mission $1.8 million, pulled from reserves, to continue providing 24-hour assessment at its Dundas Street […]
Lakers take 2-0 series lead with blowout win in Owen Sound
Owen Sound is on the brink of elimination
Path cleared for local biker club ex-president’s sentencing on drug, gun charges
The former president of the local Outlaws motorcycle club, convicted of drug and gun charges, will be sentenced sooner than later. This week, it was determined that Ryan (Big Red) Daigneaultâs sentencing date can be set on July 31 without the preparation of a Gladue Report, a specialized pre-sentence report for offenders with Indigenous connections. […]
Parents who lost son to suicide striving to help others
Jeff Courage’s parents said they felt comforted and encouraged at the third annual Walk of Courage Saturday morning. Tawnia and Greg Courage’s 21-year-old son Jeff died by suicide in 2019 while attending Western University in London. The former West Hill student struggled with anxiety in London and couldn’t get help there sometimes, both parents said. […]
New dog trained to help child victims through stress of court testimony
A London non-profit agency that offers support services for child victims going through the judicial system has welcomed a new four-legged member to their team.