Greater Sudbury's encampment population has doubled in a year
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More tents are going up in Energy Court at an encampment near the former safe consumption site trailer.
More tents are going up in Energy Court at an encampment near the former safe consumption site trailer.
The city plans to repurpose the trailer and use it as an overnight warming centre that's slated to open Nov. 1.
“Right now, we know of 208 people who are living outdoors in encampments within our community across 40 locations all across the city," said Gail Spencer, manager of housing stability and homelessness for the City of Greater Sudbury.
"This number has doubled since (the same time last) year. It’s very concerning."
We talked to one woman who lives in a tent in a bush area close to downtown. 'Rachelle' said that being in a less visible area is easier.
"I think the key, like I said, is just out of sight, out of mind," she said.
"As long as you are not bothering anybody and they don’t really see you, they kinda' leave you alone."
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