David Humphreys, Author at Perspective

David Humphreys

David Humphreys is a member of the Bishop’s Panel on Housing Justice (formerly the Homelessness and Affordable Housing Working Group). A retired journalist and former Globe and Mail bureau chief, he is a regular contributor to Crosstalk and Perspective.

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Day programs rise to meet pandemic challenges

David Humphreys March 1, 2021

This winter’s second wave of the pandemic has challenged the day programs of the Community Ministries in Ottawa as never before. The integrated services of

Cornerstone’s emergency shelter moves to a new location

David Humphreys February 1, 2021

Just before Christmas, 34 homeless and vulnerable women boarded an OC Transpo bus at the Cornerstone Emergency Shelter on O’Connor Street for a short ride

It’s not too late to get involved with affordable housing projects

David Humphreys January 1, 2021

The Homelessness and Affordable Housing Working Group plans to celebrate this 125th Anniversary year of the Diocese of Ottawa by redoubling its efforts to engage