Warden concerned over rise in overnight shelter stays

June 4, 2026 @ 7:38 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – A report from human services, presented by Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, contained information Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) said he found concerning. He remarked on the “significant increase over last year” in the total nights of emergency shelter provided in the first quarter of 2026. He asked if this is a…

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Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.