Oshawa Homelessness Plans Compared by Mayoral Candidates
Seven Oshawa mayoral candidates outline housing, treatment, outreach and funding proposals before the October 26 vote.
Tag: Homelessness
Pickering Homelessness Plans Divide Mayoral Candidates
Seven Pickering mayoral candidates outline housing, outreach and treatment proposals ahead of the October 26 municipal election.
Whitby Library Board Calls for Homelessness Action
The Whitby Public Library Board is urging provincial and federal action as homelessness, mental health and addiction pressures reach library staff.
Oshawa Resident Proposes Winterized Bunkies as Temporary Shelter
An Oshawa resident has proposed exploring winterized bunkies as temporary shelter, with permits, funding, services and safety still requiring review.
Durham Homelessness Supports House 435 People
Durham Region says its housing-focused system helped 435 people move into housing by August, while nearly 2,000 people sought help to end homelessness.
Oshawa Mayoral Debate Focuses on Homelessness
Six Oshawa mayoral candidates set out competing plans on homelessness, downtown safety, taxes and business revival at an October 8 debate.
Oshawa Councillor Proposes Moving Two Downtown Support Services
Oshawa councillor Rick Kerr has proposed relocating two support organizations and repurposing problem properties as part of a downtown plan.
Whitby Homelessness Crisis Prompts Mayor’s Call for Provincial Action
The Whitby homelessness crisis is prompting Mayor Elizabeth Roy to renew calls for stronger provincial support as Ontario municipalities confront growing homelessness, mental health and addiction…
Durham Addiction Crisis Sparks Funding Dispute With Province
The Durham Addiction Crisis is at the centre of a growing dispute between local municipal leaders and the Ontario government over who should shoulder more responsibility…
Durham Homelessness Crisis Sparks Call for Emergency Action
The Durham Homelessness Crisis is part of a growing province-wide emergency that Ontario’s Big City Mayors say requires stronger action from the provincial government. Whitby Mayor…
