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City staff pitch winter response for Londoners experiencing homelessness

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COVID-19 pandemic.It will be debated by London’s community and protective services committee (CPSC) on Tuesday before it can be approved by full city council on Dec.

8. New program helps cut London, Ont., homeless veterans population by 75% Those added pandemic pressures have left existing programs and services for those experiencing homelessness unable to expand capacity during the winter months, according to a report on the plan.London currently has 200 shelter spaces, 122 hotel rooms and 15 resting spaces available for unsheltered individuals.The winter response seeks to add 60 overnight shelter spaces, with the option to expand those spaces if such an expansion can be staffed.

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