Tag: Homeless
County tackles the growing problem of homeless encampments
(By Pauline Kerr) The issue of homelessness and encampments received extensive discussion during 2026 budget deliberations during the Nov. 30 meeting of council. To read the entire article and see … Continue reading County tackles the growing problem of homeless encampments
Flesherton youth centre wins 2025 YMCA Peace Medal
‘There are so many kids who fall through cracks of what we have set up as the normal youth experience.’ — Hanley Institute volunteer and Grey Highlands deputy-mayor, Dane Nielsen
Before Blue Rodeo’s big show, one member played for low-income crowd
If things had gone a little differently for him, Blue Rodeo’s keyboardist Mike Boguski says he could’ve easily ended up homeless, living rough on the street. He’s now 17 years clean, but, for a long time, the musician himself admits he struggled with addiction. “I could have ended up unhoused very easily,” Boguski said. “Why […]
Bruce Power kicks off annual toy drive and hamper program fundraisers
Bruce Power has launched its annual online fundraiser for numerous toy drive and hamper programs that support hundreds of local families during the holidays. The fundraiser, organized in conjunction with the United Way of Bruce Grey, is raising money for: Beaver Valley Outreach Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Dorrell Young Christmas Program, Bruce County […]
Hands-on help: High school students build shelters for London’s homeless
Teams of students from local high schools are taking part in a project to build 2.4-metre by 3.7-metre (eight-by-12-foot) temporary shelters.