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27 April 2026
“They could offer more specialized services for high-risk groups like women, 2SLGBTQ individuals, youth,” said Michelle James. “It could also help having those services in communities where they're actually living.” She said the plan could be a safer option than large shelters, too. Earlier this year, CBC News spoke with around a dozen unhoused Calgarians about their experiences at the DI and heard from some clients they were concerned about violence, theft and substance abuse at the site.
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