The inquiry into one of the worst mass shootings in modern Canadian history says police training across Canada needs to be overhauled, and points to Finland as a potential model. The Mass Casualty Commission, the inquiry that investigated a 2020 mass shooting in Nova […]
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Most Canadians want universal mental health care. What would that look like? – Global News [2023-05-01]
As Canada continues to grapple with a mental health issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll shows that a vast majority of Canadians want the government to provide universal access to systems such as therapy, medication and support groups. The survey released […]
Ontario introducing mental health education for students – CBC News [2023-05-01]
The Ontario government announced Monday it will introduce a new mandatory education curriculum for elementary and high school students that aims to increase mental health literacy, in the wake of continued challenges that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new curriculum will be introduced […]
New London police chief named, first with a racially diverse background – Global News [2023-05-01]
For the first time in the city’s history, the next police chief will come from a racially diverse background. Thai Truong was introduced Monday morning at London police headquarters as the next chief of police for the city. He is set to assume the […]
Violence in libraries is on the rise across Canada. How London, Ont. is responding – Global News [2023-04-25]
As libraries across Canada see an uptick in violence, the London Public Library is taking a compassion-first approach through a dedicated social worker for the downtown branch. The random acts of violence happening on our streets and in our transit systems in cities across […]
Ontario to pay $33M in proposed settlement for class actions over London jail conditions – Global News [2023-04-25]
A proposed settlement has been reached in two class action lawsuits against the province over conditions at London’s Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre, and allegations that thousands of inmates were deprived of their Charter rights while at the troubled provincial jail. Under the proposed settlement, still […]
Mental-health services come too late, experts say, after uptick in violence – CTV News [2023-04-25]
Recent cases of violence across Canada demonstrate a clear need to treat mental illness early instead of waiting until a serious crime happens, says an executive with the Canadian Mental Health Association. Jonny Morris, the CEO of the B.C. division of the association, said […]
MLHU to province: Social assistance rates too low as some scramble to afford food – Blackburn News [2023-04-25]
As an affordability crisis continues to impact people all over the region, the board of the Middlesex-London Health Unit is asking for help from the provincial government. After reading a report outlining the health impacts of the struggle to afford food, the board voted […]
Ontario scrapping post-secondary education requirement for police recruits – CBC News [2023-04-25]
The Ontario government says it will eliminate a post-secondary education requirement to become a police officer in the province, as part of a bid to increase police recruitment numbers. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Tuesday at a news conference alongside Solicitor General Michael […]
A closer look at Joan’s Place: London’s new home for vulnerable youth – Blackburn News [2023-04-23]
By the end of next year, a new seven-storey building near the downtown core will be home to dozens of London youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. With the rising cost of living, more and more individuals and families are struggling […]
Trans Twitch star files human rights complaint against police after swatting arrest in London, Ont. – CBC News [2023-04-24]
A transgender activist arrested at gunpoint in her London, Ont. home in a swatting hoax has launched a human rights complaint against the local police for discriminating against her based on her gender identity and expression. Clara Sorrenti is asking the London Police Service […]
London and Middlesex Community Housing rep quits over cockroach issues – CBC News [2023-04-24]
A tenant representative on the London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) board has quit, saying not enough is being done to deal with bed bug and cockroach problems in the building where she lives. Tammy Brooks, 43, has lived at 304 Oxford St. for […]
More mental health resources needed in remote First Nations, jury hears during Moses Beaver inquest – CBC News [2023-04-24]
Calls to improve mental health care resources in remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario continue to be at the forefront of the inquest into the death of Moses Amik Beaver. The 56-year-old Woodlands artist from Nibinamik, an Oji-Cree First Nation, died in Thunder Bay, […]
Doxxed Twitch streamer, trans activist files human rights complaint against London, Ont. police – Global News [2023-04-23]
A popular Twitch streamer and transgender activist has filed a human rights complaint against London, Ont., police, months after a swatting incident. On Aug. 5, 2022, Clara Sorrenti, known as Keffals on Twitch, was at the centre of a swatting attack after being doxxed […]
