Anti-renoviction rally in London, Ont. turns ugly, supporters told to leave
Shouts of “Stand your ground!” could be heard in London, Ont., Friday as apartment tenants facing eviction forpurposes and their supporters were told to leave the premises by a man claiming to represent the property owners.
As the man in the Leafs jersey began walking away, he bumped into a resident and then shoved him, prompting an argument. Speaking to reporters after the altercation, Cuddy said he’s hoping a compromise can be found where the landlords can make some money but the tenants can stay put.“They don’t have anywhere else to go. Are we to commit them to the streets after this?”Marshall Healey/Global News
The letters claimed it was necessary to facilitate extensive renovations that would leave units uninhabitable for seven to 10 months and offered $5,000 for those willing to leave by the end of May.Jordan Smith with London ACORN, a tenants’ advocacy group,
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