Tag: Homeless
London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada
A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]
Letters to the Editor: June 28, 2025
A Free Press reader supports London bike paths, but does not support “dangerous bike paths.”
Santa’s House in London feeling heat of uncertain future
There’s no place like home for the holidays – unless it’s Santa’s House in London. With only about 180 days until Christmas, Santa Claus has been at least temporarily evicted and his house is boarded up and on a trailer in a Ridout Street parking lot. Its next destination, if there is one, isn’t clear. […]
Traverse Cityâs homeless crackdown lays bare northern Michigan housing crisis
The city banned outdoor camping and broke up a longstanding encampment. Officials have pledged help to the displaced, but thereâs only so many places to go in a region that has battled affordability for years….
After ‘The Pines’ was cleared, promises of shelter fall short for Traverse City’s homeless
In May, Traverse City cleared “The Pines,” a homeless encampment near Division and 11th streets. Officials promised residents would have places to go – like Safe Harbor or the Goodwill Inn. But did that happen?