Tag: Homes
Already strained, domestic violence shelters now often take in homeless women
The housing crisis in the London-area is so severe, some agencies are noticing a new twist: homeless women with nowhere to go are turning to shelters that help women and children fleeing from domestic violence.
Immigrant bricklayer who built huge London construction firm dies at 88
London has lost a giant in construction and a passionate community advocate.
July nearing London’s record for rainfall – with two weeks still to go
Itâs only halfway through, and London has already received twice as much rain as the average July and may break its rainfall record for the month. The monster storm that hit Monday â up to 75 millimetres fell within two hours in some areas â caused flooding in hundreds of homes and along streets including […]
‘Too much water’: Basement flooding widespread after Monday’s sudden deluge
A monster rainstorm on Monday deluged many areas of London, flooding streets and basements and triggering safety warnings about swollen waterways.
Bigger. Higher. Better? New rules for extra Woodstock homes divide politicians
Looking to shoehorn more housing onto its turf, Woodstock politicians are raising the maximum height and size allowed for homeowners building extra residential units on their property