Tag: homelessness
Resolutions to social issues brought forward at Toronto conference
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the federal advocating bodies for all of the municipalities in Canada, much the same that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is the advocating body for the municipalities of Ontario.
LFP Exclusive: Anonymous $25M donor speaks about homelessness plan
They were small-town kids who met and married, raised a family in the city and grew wealthy.
Unique tiny home project revs up to secure funding
The builder and social agency behind a new affordable housing project that broke ground in St. Thomas on Monday are moving fast to tackle a critical need in the community. St. Thomas home builder Doug Tarry Homes and YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, along with Sanctuary Homes, will turn the brownfield at 21 Kains St. into a […]
City’s homeless strategy ‘well received’ by federal, provincial officials: Mayor
London’s mayor says he contacted about 20 federal and provincial politicians, including the prime minister and Ontario premier, to pitch the city’s new homeless/health system. “Our reach has been both broad and also strategic,” Josh Morgan told council members Monday. “I feel very optimistic about our prospects ahead.” Based on the work of 80 representatives […]
UpWithArt auction offers ‘critical’ support to London homeless helpers
It’s where Billy Bert Young got his start — and confidence — as a London artist.
Province increases anti-homelessness funding in London and Middlesex
Provincial politicians announced a 63 per cent increase in London’s share of the Homelessness Prevention Program
Letters to the Editor: April 13, 2023
CRA union’s wage demand ‘extortion’
St. Thomas-Elgin recognized for efforts to eliminate veteran homelessness
St. Thomas and Elgin County were honoured for their efforts to get homeless veterans off the streets. The city and county are the second community in Canada to house more veterans than become homeless in a month, the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness announced this week. The accomplishment is a reflection of the community’s work […]
Letters to the Editor: March 1, 2023
Inspiring effort
“Everyone in London is experiencing this crisis,” leaders explain plans for health and homelessness fund
Leaders are hoping to create 12-15 community hubs to assist people dealing with homelessness.