Tag: homelessness
“I’ve called shelter after shelter”: new rule could displace Michigan mom living in her car
The rule would prohibit extended stays at MDOT rest areas and carpool lots—spaces where some unhoused Michigan residents have sought refuge.
Baranyai: Attitudes also a contributor to housing crises
This year, trade instability and high construction costs delivered a tranquilizer dart to the home-building industry.
Owen Sound downtown problems to be discussed at meeting
A by-invitation only meeting of stakeholders to discuss downtown safety amid the ongoing homelessness, drugs and mental health crisis in Owen Sound is taking place July 28 from 7-9 p.m. at Harmony Centre. Owen Sound council is hosting a facilitated meeting to discuss “safety and business conditions,” city manager Tim Simmonds’ June 30 report to […]
Owen Sound mayor wants to step down from police board
Boddy cites new strong mayor powers and the ‘funny’ position it place places him in as main reason.
Owen Sound inviting all stakeholders to meeting on public drug use
City police, businesses, social service organizations, local prosecutors and provincial and federal politicians among those being asked to take part in meeting