A London MPP is calling on the province to declare homelessness a state of emergency amid an estimated 50 deaths this year.
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“I’m not happy with the situation we’re in,” said Coun. David Ferreira.
There are times when a generation's mistakes resist explanation.
"All that work is proceeding very well, and I'm very thankful to how quickly our staff have moved on a lot of this," said London Mayor Josh Morgan.
A $100,000 funding boost from the city will help the Food Rescue Hub move to a new location in Woodstock and increase the food it collects
Teams of students from local high schools are taking part in a project to build 2.4-metre by 3.7-metre (eight-by-12-foot) temporary shelters.
A Free Press reader is concerned about the direction our city is heading when it comes to homelessness, addiction and public safety.
Shipping homeless people off to a farm, out of sight, out of mind, just doesn’t feel right.
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.
Council will decide whether to approve the plan at its Oct. 14 meeting.