MONTON, N.B. Krista Conners and her husband Nathan live within walking distance of the House of Nazareth, Moncton s newest homeless shelter on Albert Street. Krista says their once quiet neighbourhood has experienced one problem after another since the shelter first opened in 2019. If we haven t called the cops in a week, that s a good week, Conners says. She says people are constantly walking through their yard, taking part in alcohol and drug use, and even breaking into houses in the area. She says she s written multiple letters to the city, councillors, and the province hoping for change. It s frustrating and sad that I can t enjoy my own home, Conners says. I can t sit on my back deck and read a book without being nervous that someone is going to walk through my yard, that someone is going to try and break into my home or one of my neighbour s homes.
Moncton largest homeless shelter appoints new board after audit finds problems
The largest homeless shelter in Moncton appointed new board members after the New Brunswick government warned its funding could be at risk if it didn’t act on recommendations of an audit that found management and financial problems.
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Posted: Jan 29, 2021 6:10 PM AT | Last Updated: January 29
Jean Dube, executive director of the House of Nazareth shelter, said it s time for him to step aside so a new director can get moving on bringing in more addiction and mental health services.(Shane Magee/CBC)