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Video Journalist, CityNews Winnipeg
Montreal, Toronto
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By Swidda Rassy Verified| CFCF-TV (Montreal, QC) Verified The Welcome Hall Mission says it is seeing an increase in the number of asylum seekers using its services. CEO Sam Watts says he worries the situation could get worse as Canada faces a potential new wave of refugee claimants from the United States. Each night, between 25 to 30 asylum seekers stay at the Pavillon Macaulay building, according to Watts. Most stay in shared rooms. “Is it ideal? Of course not. Is it perfect? No, of course not. But it is four walls and a roof,” said Watts.
By Swidda Rassy Verified| CFCF-TV (Montreal, QC) Verified A year after a man died after being hit by a train in Montreal West, residents say the crossing is dangerous for pedestrians. They add that their calls for change are not being answered. Resident Joanna Duy said she’s nervous every time she has to cross the intersection. “I think this whole area is a nightmare,” she said. The train tracks are at the intersection of Sherbrooke Street West and Westminster Avenue North. There are only three train barriers.
By Erika Morris Verified, Swidda Rassy Verified| CFCF-TV (Montreal, QC) Verified The Bridge-Bonaventure project will significantly increase the number of housing units in Montreal, with plans now to build 13,500 units — more than double the original target of 6,000. The city has negotiated with developers who own parts of the land near the Old Port and the Bonaventure Expressway and levered zoning tools, allowing for the construction of additional units.
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CityNews Winnipeg
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
+1 416-935-7777