Month: December 2023

‘Significant’ homeless deaths in London add to urgency of new system | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

At least 59 homeless Londoners have died this year, consistent with the numbers of the past four years — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/advocates-detail-londons-2023-homeless-death-toll-offer-reasons-for-hope

Rift between politician, colleagues widens as sparks fly with manager | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

City politician drew the ire of city hall’s top bureaucrat after suggesting details of London’s homeless issues were being kept from council — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/rift-between-politician-council-colleagues-widens-as-sparks-fly-with-manager

Encampment depots will continue through winter for up to 300 people | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

As the number of unsheltered Londoners tops 700, outreach depots for encampment dwellers will continue to operate over the winter. — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/encampment-depots-will-continue-through-winter-for-up-to-300-people

Councillor crossed line in social media posts: Integrity commissioner | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

London’s integrity commissioner is calling for Coun. Susan Stevenson to be reprimanded for her online posts about homelessness — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/coun-susan-stevenson-crossed-line-in-social-media-posts-integrity-commissioner

Homelessness, poverty top concern by far of Londoners: Survey | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

Ahead of a tough budget cycle coming at London city hall, a new survey of Londoners suggests the homeless crisis dwarfs all other issues — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/homelessness-poverty-top-concern-by-far-of-londoners-survey

London encampment fires: Why they’re happening, and what’s being done | London Free Press

News about London, Ontario, Canada

The director of a homeless outreach agency explains why there is a higher risk of encampment fires this winter, and how they are dealt with — Read on lfpress.com/news/local-news/encampment-fires-why-theyre-happening-and-whats-being-done