Tag: Homeless
Police probe ‘suspicious death’ of a man at east London park
London police are investigating the suspicious death of a man at an east end park, an area that has seen many homeless encampments in recent years, neighbours say. Officers responded to the 400-block of Kathleen Avenue, east of the intersection of Third and Dundas streets, at about 6 p.m. Friday to conduct a welfare check. […]
Crown grills defiant ex-Woodstock mayor at sex assault trial
On a day of denials and explanations, the Crown challenged the truthfulness of the former mayor of Woodstock on trial for sexual assault. âMr. Birtch, youâre just making this up as we go, sir,â assistant Crown attorney Jennifer Moser said to Trevor Birtch, 49, midway through her cross-examination. âIâm not,â Birtch, the former two-term mayor, […]
London pitches province on new homeless and addiction treatment hub
The same group behind a scrapped bid to create a homeless service and shelter hub in a north London motel plans a new pitch to the province.
Has downtown London recovered from the pandemic? Depends who you ask
Downtown Londonâs pandemic recovery ranked eighth best in Canada, a grade one London core-area watcher said could have been better, while the cityâs deputy mayor believes it signals a strong comeback.
Detective details how DNA, genealogy and police solved eight-year mystery
His name was Garnet Michael Nelson. His long way home is finally over. Itâs taken eight years to confirm the homeless drifter’s identity and to end a nagging mystery about the body found on the beach at Port Albert, north of Goderich in October 2016. At the time the body was found, police had a […]
300 sq. ft. of peace: Group plans ‘tiny homes’ for homeless London veterans
A proposed “tiny” housing project for homeless London veterans is forging ahead with hopes of getting shovels in the ground next spring.
Sip Starbucks coffee and bid to help Save ‘n Sound
Safe ‘n Sound invites people to register for its fundraising auction, Sip and Support, taking place Sept. 28 at Harmony Centre in Owen Sound from 2 to 4 p.m. in “The Hall.” Attendees will be offerred Starbucks coffee or tea, baked goods and items to bid on, with proceeds going towards the charitable organization’s homeless […]
London man pleads guilty to luring 12-year-old girl in the Philippines
Even after pleading guilty to child porn and luring charges involving a 12-year Filipino girl, Joseph Moss said he still doesnât fully understand why what he did was wrong. âIndian and Filipino culture is different. I was respected in Filipino culture and in all my interactions with (the victim) and (the victimâs family),â the 41-year-old […]
This is the new name proposed for London’s Budweiser Gardens
London could be losing a long-time Bud.Â
Ex-Woodstock mayor used cocaine during Zoom council meetings: Witness
A witness testified Friday that Trevor Birtch used cocaine during city council meetings on Zoom when he was mayor of Woodstock