Residents say the problems are now spilling out onto the street with crime, vandalism and break-ins. "It just got progressively worse when the Roehampton hotel opened up." 'The shelter cannot stay here'From graffiti, to public urination and defecation, to robberies, many residents say they've noticed things change since the shelters opened. Brown said her daughter goes to a daycare next to the Roehampton hotel, but said she doesn't feel safe picking her up. Some residents say they believe a solution lies in holding law-breakers accountable but also having better dialogue with the rest of the shelter clients.

Source: CBC News August 10, 2020 08:00 UTC