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Is the Byward Market safe? A cop and a former addict weigh in

Is the Byward Market safe? A cop and a former addict weigh in5 okt20 min

The historic heart of Ottawa has a problem. Many voters have told us they feel the Byward Market has become less safe. There are fears about open drug use, crime and homelessness. So what can be done? In part two of our “blind date” municipal series, we set up a conversation between a police officer and a former drug addict turned outreach worker.