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By: Mckenna Brulotte-Mullins The increasing costs of living do not just affect those in the low-income bracket, but all Canadians. In order to have a higher quality of life, it takes more money than it used to in recent years. Some factors that influence this phenomenon include rising grocery prices, and affordable housing being located in hotspots for drug use and crime.  To begin, the increasing costs of groceries is devastating for all Canadians, but can display increasin

Written By: Aayushi Sharma One of the most controversial issues surrounding homelessness in London, Ontario, is the removal of campsites from public parks and areas. More tents are appearing in prominent places throughout the city as the number of homeless communities has grown. There is still debate over the city's appropriate response to this. When shelters are overcrowded or people feel unsafe or unsupported in standard shelter systems, encampments frequently develop up.

Written By: Natalie Fung In London, Ontario from 2022-2025, more individuals experience homelessness each year. In 2022, there were 3930 unique individuals experiencing homelessness and that number has risen to 4729 in 2025.  For many of us, London is a temporary home. But despite this, it is crucial to have empathy and actively care for a population that has been failed by the system. The systems we see in our home cities reflect London's systems too—and the change we choose

Written By: Maira Elahi In 2025, internet access isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation of social participation. For unhoused individuals in London, Ontario, the absence of reliable Wi-Fi or a working phone doesn’t just create inconvenience. It widens an already severe gap in access to housing, healthcare, safety, employment, and government support. While we often picture homelessness through the lens of food and shelter insecurity, the digital layer of marginalization is quiete

Edited by: Diane Lee A unique avenue of expression thrives among the relentless hustle of city life where individuals facing homelessness...

Written by: Aansah Imran Edited by: Thuwaraka Mohanakumar Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) was first officially legalized as of June...

This post reflects real-life experiences and stories of unhoused individuals who share their opinions on the housing situation in London,...

Edited by: Diane Lee and Thuwaraka Mohanakumar Strategies for addressing homelessness have taken many forms over the years, with the most...

Stigma and discrimination against individuals experiencing homelessness is so prevalent and normalized that we witness it being...

Written by: Diane Lee and Shannon Magee Edited by: Jill Howe “One veteran experiencing homelessness is one too many.” (Government of...

Written by: Thuwaraka Mohanakumar and Aansah Imran Edited by: Anamika Adhikari Over a quarter of Canadians who are experiencing homeless...

Being a single parent means twice the work, twice the tears, and twice the stress. Single parents are faced with challenges on a daily...

What does the criminalization of homelessness mean? It alludes to “the measures that prohibit life-sustaining activities such as...

Individuals experiencing homelessness are at a higher risk of contracting infectious diseases than the general population. This is in...

Contrary to popular belief, mental illness on its own is not a cause of homelessness. It is important to acknowledge that, thinking of...

Many of those who are experiencing homelessness are in desperate need of housing. However, housing does not just include physical...

Social determinants of health are the conditions in which individuals are born, grow up, work, and live. These conditions of daily life...

What does it mean to be a homeless youth? Since the term varies across countries, federal agencies, and leading national organizations,...

Suppose you’re a student and have access to any form of social media. In that case, you have most likely heard the term ‘grind culture’...

This article examines how Covid has affected the marginalized population of LDN with lower employment rates and decreased shelter capacity