One Essex County man has taken it upon himself to raise concerns this area’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis is not just a city of Windsor problem, but escalating in surrounding communities.
Donations to food banks have slowed, the volume of goods dwindling, but the demand from those in need has remained high due to the economic fallout caused by the ongoing pandemic.
The owner of Erie Street stalwart, Nico’s Taverna, was among those grateful on Monday that capacity limits for bars, restaurants and numerous other local businesses have been officially lifted by the provincial government under its plan to reopen Ontario.
With major decisions looming regarding its future, the board of the Downtown Mission has moved quickly to install a new interim director in the wake of the departure of current boss Ron Dunn who has accepted a new position in Halifax.