Tag: Homeless
Letters to the Editor: July 25, 2024
Stop dropping off homeless in London
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 […]
Already strained, domestic violence shelters now often take in homeless women
The housing crisis in the London-area is so severe, some agencies are noticing a new twist: homeless women with nowhere to go are turning to shelters that help women and children fleeing from domestic violence.
Provincial funding will help homeless move into permanent housing
A local program that temporarily houses and prepares homeless people to live independently is now provincially funded. “It’s a huge commitment from Ontario Health for Grey-Bruce,” said Stephen Musehl, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce. The Ontario government agency has committed $853,600 annualized funding for the program. “We’ve all seen the opioid crisis, […]
City hall eyes lower speed limits along major London roads near schools
Slashing speed limits in school zones on London’s busiest roads by 10 kilometres/hour may not be enough to make them as safe as possible, one city politician says. City hall staff is recommending a 10 km/h reduction in the speed drivers can legally reach around schools on major streets like Highbury Avenue or Oxford Street. […]
Mayor weighs in on police agency’s scathing rebuke of city politician’s posts
London Mayor Josh Morgan supports the findings of a scathing report from a provincial agency about the social media conduct of his police board and city council colleague Susan Stevenson, but he doesn’t believe she should resign from politics over it
Police agency rips city politician over social media posts about homeless
A city politician who’s faced scrutiny over social media posts about homelessness is once again under fire, this time from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission
Analysis: Why London is losing its lustre for out-of-town homebuyers
Up until very recently, London was among the most coveted destinations for families looking for a place to live