The city will open a new permanent shelter in the Annex later this year, Coun. Joe Cressy said Thursday, despite mixed reaction from community residents. Adrienne Clarkson and Annex residents who support the project. Members of the Annex Residents Association were on hand for the announcement in a show of support for the shelter. On Tuesday, the city approved increasing the Shelter Support and Housing Administration's budget by $21.8 million in 2018.

Source: CBC News January 25, 2018 15:37 UTC