Premier Ford Ends Shelter Lease Talks | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Ontario Premier Doug Ford personally called a St. Catharines resident to announce the province has scrapped lease talks for a proposed emergency shelter on Bunting Road — a move that came after months of community outcry. Cathy Link, who voiced concerns about vandalism, trash, and drugs near a popular park, had been in direct contact with Ford, who kept her updated throughout. While the Niagara Region confirms the site is off the table, they’re still racing to find a suitable location by year’s end — a critical deadline as the current temporary shelter’s lease expires. With dozens of sites…