Let Your Voice Be Heard!

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