Homeless shelter sparedTuesday, March 20, 2007 - BY STEPHEN HUEBL Local News - Updated @ 7:44:25 AM A Sarnia homeless shelter has been given the go-ahead by city council to stay open another 26 months, despite objections from neighbours. More than 150 people packed the council chambers Monday night to listen as 15 speakers argued passionately both for and against the temporary zoning amendment sought by River City Vineyard church. Three and a half hours later, council voted in favour of the temporary zoning change, allowing 15 men and six women to stay at the Mitton Street shelter on a nightly basis. "The church, traditionally, is a place of sanctuary," said Coun. Anne Marie Gillis before voting to support the shelter. "I'm glad to see some heart here," Coun. Andy Bruziewicz said once it became apparent which way the vote was headed. "These are our brothers and sisters." Read the complete story in The Observer |
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