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King, chairman of the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board, said the low-barrier shelter on Chippewa Street West was closed this summer to provide better “health and safety” for those who need shelter services.
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He said motels were used because they provide added health and safety protocols by offering the homeless private rooms.
Emails were sent to Crisis Centre North Bay, however, those emails were not immediately returned.
The Crisis Centre took over operation of the low-barrier shelter from Nipissing Mental Health Housing and Support Services May 1.
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