Randy Richmond
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ANALYSIS: A new system to aid London's homeless, but first: Many, many questions
A proposal to create a new system tackling homelessness in London has to answer several questions before 24/7 shelter and service hubs and supportive housing… → Read More
Everything you need to know about London's 'audacious' new homeless plan
An “audacious” proposal to save Londoners living and dying on the streets will create more than a dozen new 24/7 shelter hubs throughout the city and 600… → Read More
Coroner's panel offers hard-hitting call to fix Ontario's 'alarming' jail system
The hard-hitting report, An Obligation to Prevent, was released Tuesday by the office of the chief coroner of Ontario. → Read More
'You are welcome here': A long road to addiction recovery, a path for others to follow
It’s hard to imagine that, not long ago, Brittany Baker spent her days in a black hoodie pulled up so no one would see her face, walking London’s streets,… → Read More
Fire at retirement home forces out 120 seniors
A fire late Sunday night forced out 120 residents of a retirement home in Sarnia. → Read More
London, Ont. man's luring, sex assault charges spur calls for more education of teens
Police confirmed the same man was arrested in June 2021 on similar charges. → Read More
'He suffered and died alone': Partner seeks answers in jail inmate's death
Attacked before his arrest, confused and unable to walk or talk, Jamie Briggs “suffered and died alone in a dark jail cell,” his tearful partner says. → Read More
Lawyer fumes over London jail inmate's death – the 21st since 2009
Another inmate at London’s troubled jail has died, The London Free Press has learned. → Read More
Landslides and upsets: London city council ward-by-ward results
Mayor Josh Morgan will oversee a city council of 14 politicians – eight of whom are brand new to political office after a night of upsets, surprises and, of… → Read More
Western University masking rule to stay in force until Dec. 23
Medical grade masks are required in classrooms, instructional labs and seminars → Read More
'Devastating': 15 homeless Londoners have died since August hunger strike
At least 15 homeless Londoners have died since a hunger strike in August prompted renewed efforts to prevent those deaths. → Read More
Mission Services executive director retiring, successor named
One of London’s largest social service organizations is getting a new executive director. → Read More
Damaged blue car with loud muffler sought in fatal hit-and-run: Police
London police are releasing more information about a vehicle possibly involved in a hit-and-run that killed a cyclist. → Read More
At Ontario's historic Black settlements, a long overdue re-interpretation of history
The installation of a new historical plaque in a rural community north of London tomorrow is the first in a province-wide re-interpretation of Ontario’s… → Read More
Ontario coroner launches 'deep dive' into deaths at provincial jails
There's been an increasing number of jail deaths across the province during the past seven years. → Read More
Professional troubles mounting for controversial London lawyer
Professional troubles are mounting for a London lawyer who tried to sue a judge after losing a case marked by “incomprehensible legal gibberish” and after… → Read More
Assault victim reacts as city hall pledges to review Trooper Mark Wilson tributes
The decision by London’s mayor to review the use of Trooper Mark Wilson’s name in public places has filled her with hope, says the woman assaulted by Wilson in… → Read More
London to review places named for Trooper Mark Wilson: Mayor
London’s mayor has called for a review of Trooper Mark Wilson’s name on public places, in the wake of a London Free Press story about Wilson’s conviction for… → Read More
Assault victim goes public on troubling incident involving London war hero
Every spring, Londoners celebrate their soldier hero with a fundraising event – just as they do year-round with a park and street bearing his name. → Read More
Impact London faces new storm of shelter complaints after LFP probe
Allegations of assault by a client and unpaid wages and invoices have emerged after a two-part LFP probe into city hall’s funding of a winter homeless shelter… → Read More