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THUNDER BAY – Residents in the McVicar Creek area have raised concerns over homeless encampments, asking the city to abandon its support for a pilot project that offers services to those sheltering in areas like city parks, rather than evicting them.
Lester said those sheltering along the creek caused disturbances “almost nightly,” lit non-permitted fires, and used the creek and its banks “as a toilet, a garbage can, and a washing basin.” The city has endorsed a pilot project offering support to those living in encampments and connecting them with housing and other services, rather than pushing them out of public spaces.
Aiello also claimed the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Board “[has] rooms for anybody and everybody, so there’s no reason to be sleeping outside or to be homeless.”Coun. Andrew Foulds expressed optimism council’s response would emphasize supports, not enforcement. Oliver confirmed with staff that Thunder Bay does not have adequate housing for those in encampments, arguing that likely puts it in a similar position.
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