Davy Short's alcoholism has made it difficult to maintain housing, while his homelessness has made it difficult to get treatment for alcoholism. Without help soon, he doesn't know if he'll survive.
A homeless encampment has been outside the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature building for more than two weeks, but the minister for housing hasn t been out to see it.
Residents and volunteers at a homeless encampment across from Newfoundland and Labrador s legislature building say police dismantled tents and took away supplies, including food and blankets.