Tag: homelessness
LFP Letters to the Editor: March 5, 2026
Roads need surgery We chose to move to London in 1974. For the most part, this city has been great. During the last few years, I’ve noticed our roads are getting worse. I contacted the city and was told it repairs potholes every spring. Looking further, I found repairs are done by contractors with the […]
Brighshores credits wellness centre for fewer hospital ED visits
‘This model has significantly reduced ED visits within 30 days of discharge – a key quality indicator for mental health and addiction care and improved overall wellness.’ — Brightshores Health System
Goderich Coldest Night of the Year continues to grow
GODERICH — The Goderich Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk continues to grow, with the community placing among the top 30 CNOY walks across Canada over the past three years — an achievement organizers hope to build on. “We really want to celebrate how incredible our community is,” said Michelle Millar, the United Way Perth-Huron’s manager of […]
Lucknow churches host Coldest Night of the Year walk ahead of main event
On Feb. 15, Lucknow and area churches banded together to host a fundraising walk as part of the upcoming Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event being held in Wingham on Feb. 28. Walkers began their trek just after 11 a.m. before reconnecting at Lucknow Presbyterian Church for a chili lunch. Each year, CNOY walks […]
LFP Letters to the Editor: February 14, 2026
Free Press readers sound off on the topics of the day, including the upcoming municipal election, Donald Trump and homelessness in London.