Month: August 2023

Opioid Abuse and Homelessness – National Alliance to End Homelessness

News about London, Ontario, Canada

Opioid Abuse and Homelessness – National Alliance to End Homelessness — Read on endhomelessness.org/resource/opioid-abuse-and-homelessness/

AMO wraps final day of annual meeting with calls to end homelessness | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario called on the province to boost homelessness supports as it wrapped its annual conference. — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/municipal-leaders-call-on-province-to-help-end-homelessness-by-2030

London politicians push back on homeless sent from other cities | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

City politicians are taking steps to stop homeless people from being sent to London against their will or under false pretenses, although how much that’s happening remains a question mark. — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/politicians-skip-punitive-move-amid-homeless-sent-to-london-speculation

Homeless people allegedly being shipped to London, Ont. draws ire of deputy mayor | Globalnews.ca

News about London, Ontario, Canada

Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis highlighted municipal data that shows 319 people arrived from outside the city in the first half of 2023 seeking homelessness support services. — Read on globalnews.ca/news/9890482/hundreds-of-homeless-people-sent-to-london-ontario/

Couple create ‘own little corner’ in shelter’s new tiny home | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

London’s Unity Project has renovated its main facility and added 13 tiny homes on its property as it marks its 20th anniversary — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/in-london-shelters-new-tiny-home-couple-creates-their-own-little-corner

Court records shed light on suspect Sarnia police say tried to ‘mow down’ pedestrians | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

Sarnia police did not identify the suspect they arrested following a bizarre incident where they said an impaired driver struck a pedestrian and tried to mow down several others while attempting to annoy a homeless encampment in a park. — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/11-charges-after-driver-tries-to-annoy-homeless-camp-run-down-people

Neighbours assault shelter staff, director says | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

Neighbours wielding a machete, baseball bat and pepper spray attacked staff at a homeless shelter last week, forcing its temporary closure. — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/shaken-neighbours-attack-london-homeless-shelter-staff-with-weapons

Pearson: Homeless hubs reclaim some ground for selfish capitalism | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

As our daily life gets increasingly difficult, practicing democracy becomes less appealing. — Read on lfpress.com/opinion/columnists/pearson-homeless-hubs-reclaim-some-ground-for-selfish-capitalism