The day centre, however, which provided space for the city’s homeless to congregate while accessing food, water and other services, remains shuttered.
Hilke said it’s “much too soon to tell” when asked if they will endeavour to reopen the drop-in centre program at 405A Tranquille Rd. or another location. He noted that new day space being set up on nearby Campbell Avenue by a group of social agencies is only operational for the next four months after receiving the $38,000 in funding The Loop was denied.
“Nobody knows what’s going to happen after four months in terms of there being a day space and shelter,” Hilke said.