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Coronavirus: Ontario announces over $7M for London, St. Thomas shelters

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COVID-19, the province says.On Wednesday, the provincial government announced an additional $255 million across Ontario to address an increase in outbreaks in homeless shelters.

Of that, $5,567,913 is allocated for London while $1,525,174 is allocated for St. Thomas. Coronavirus: Ontario to spend $255 million to address COVID-19 outbreaks in homeless shelters “I am very proud that our government continues to provide essential housing relief funding to support our most vulnerable neighbours,” said Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek.“This lifesaving funding is being used for a range of innovative and inspiring initiatives that ensure everyone has a safe place to call home during these challenging times.”The province says municipal.

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