Late in December, a delegation from the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective presented a proposal to build 12 units and supporting services on Furnace Street next to the old Memorial Arena. The proposal will cost about a quarter of a million dollars. This includes the cabin's construction and operating costs for a six-month pilot project. The money will come from fundraising and contributions from the people living in the cabins.
There is a lot in this report. And addressing homelessness is a complex issue. Meghan Sheffield, a volunteer for the Collective, will unpack this proposal in detail on today's show.
Next, you will hear from Alderville First Nations Chief Dave Mowat. He is going to look back over 2022 to give us some highlights. Plus, he will look ahead to tell us what is on the horizon.
