Ontario’s homeless population, in homeless encampments, is likely growing

Ontario’s homeless population, in homeless encampments, is likely growing
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario calculated there were at least 1,400 homeless encampments in the province in 2023
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London’s neighbours seeing population growth, too: ‘Encouraging’

London’s neighbours seeing population growth, too: ‘Encouraging’
London Free Press
London is leading the pack in population growth in the region, but it’s far from being the only community in Southwestern Ontario seeing its numbers go up.  
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Cha-ching? London housing starts near target to unlock big funding bonus

Cha-ching? London housing starts near target to unlock big funding bonus
London Free Press
London is looking like it will meet its provincially set annual housing target for 2024, meaning city hall will have access to some significant cash. LFP’s Jack Moulton breaks down where London sits and why it has stepped out ahead of other cities.  HOW IS LONDON DOING ON ITS TARGET? Ontario has committed to building […]
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Interest rates, Donald Trump and London’s 2025 housing market outlook

Interest rates, Donald Trump and London’s 2025 housing market outlook
London Free Press
London’s housing market ended 2024 on a positive note, bolstered by a strong fall that helped the region reach 8,000 homes sold for the first time in three years. All signs pointed to an even stronger 2025 amid lower interest rates and new mortgage rules meant to help first-time buyers. But clouds are now on […]
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Ontario at ‘tipping point’ as number of homeless grows: AMO

Ontario at ‘tipping point’ as number of homeless grows: AMO
London Free Press
An in-depth study released Thursday by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – a non-profit organization representing 444 municipalities in the province – details the growing toll of homelessness on individuals, families, communities and governments. Here’s some things to know. ONTARIO’S HOMELESSNESS CRISIS The study, called Municipalities Under Pressure: The Human and Financial Cost […]
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Work starts on unique $100M apartment project in London’s Old East Village

Work starts on unique $100M apartment project in London’s Old East Village
London Free Press
Unique housing project in Old East Village aims to build much-needed affordable homes for newcomers and low-income Londoners alike.  
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London region digging out from snowy blast – with more to come

London region digging out from snowy blast – with more to come
London Free Press
The London area woke up Wednesday under a continued snow squall warning following a heavy dump of snow overnight that forced the cancellation of school buses and classes for thousands of kids across the region.  An additional 15 to 25 centimetres of snow was expected to fall throughout the day thanks to a storm system […]
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120-unit affordable housing project on former school site moves ahead

120-unit affordable housing project on former school site moves ahead
London Free Press
Two apartment buildings are planned on a long-vacant former school site
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London Liberal MP: It’s time for Justin Trudeau to resign

London Free Press
Veteran London Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos has joined the growing chorus of colleagues urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down.  Fragiskatos, in his third term as Liberal MP for London North Centre, said in an interview on Saturday that calls from local constituents for Trudeau to end his run as party leader have intensified […]
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Indwell, the supportive housing agency, is expected to begin construction January 15 and residents may be in its 42 units in 2026, said Graham Cubitt, director of projects and development at Indwell.

London Free Press
With the swing of a hammer, more housing is on the way for Londoners in need. Construction is about to begin on the interior of the former War Memorial Children’s Hospital near the former South Street hospital site, part of the Vision SoHo Alliance. Indwell, the supportive housing agency, is expected to begin construction Jan. […]
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Letters to the Editor: January 3, 2025

London Free Press
Money wasted
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Q+A: Mayor Josh Morgan looks ahead to London’s 2025 challenges

London Free Press
There has been no shortage of issues for Mayor Josh Morgan to tackle, from housing and homelessness, to an exploding population, and property tax hikes
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