It's harder to get a meal or shower than it was a decade ago if you're homeless in Nanaimo, says city report

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This week members of Nanaimo City Council got an update on the state of services for people experiencing homelessness at a Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting.

A report from city staff indicated access to basic services for people experiencing homelessness has decreased compared to a decade ago.

Midcoast Morning spoke with the city’s manager of social planning to explore why.

South End Community Association chair Sydney Robertson attended Monday’s meeting, she shared some of her takeaways with CHLY.

Transcript:

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Guests:

  • Christy Wood - Manager of Social Planning - City of Nanaimo

  • Sydney Robertson - Chair, South End Community Association

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Joe Pugh