A London MPP is calling on the province to declare homelessness a state of emergency amid an estimated 50 deaths this year.
“I’m not happy with the situation we’re in,” said Coun. David Ferreira.
A Free Press reader is concerned about the direction our city is heading when it comes to homelessness, addiction and public safety.
Current system promotes helplessness
The highly anticipated facility is one of 28 hubs announced across Ontario last year as part of a $550-million provincial initiative over three years.
City hall reporter Jack Moulton takes your questions.
Only 35 per cent of respondents gave the city a very good rating when asked if it is a safe place to live.
Regarding a micro-shelter plan, a Free Press reader asks: "Why do politicians feel good about spending taxpayers’ money in this manner?"
Shipping homeless people off to a farm, out of sight, out of mind, just doesn’t feel right.
Free Press readers don't support the proposal of building a homeless shelter near Highway 401, saying the "middle of nowhere is not a solution."
The goal is to open the shelters before the end of the year, though Mayor Josh Morgan stated that it is easier said than done.
Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton as officials consider building so-called micro-shelters in a spot that's far from typical.