Private security hired over homelessness
The city has hired a private security firm to manage the manifestations of homelessness in town. Some groups that look after the homeless are not happy.
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seb 11:47 on 2025-06-18 Permalink
Disgraceful.
thomas 14:07 on 2025-06-18 Permalink
Not only about homelessness. In the area around Beaudry Metro and Place du Village, the security is there to discourage drug dealing.
Kate 15:34 on 2025-06-18 Permalink
The two phenomena are connected, though.
thomas 16:40 on 2025-06-18 Permalink
Sure, and connected to businesses closing in the village (Couche-Tard being the latest example).