Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis seeks $2M for a health/social-services hub and detox center amidst local drug crisis, but is told to wait by province.

Belleville, Ontario Mayor Neil Ellis expressed disappointment with the province's response to the local drug crisis, despite a recent increase in drug overdoses. The mayor had requested $2 million in funding for a health and social-services hub and detox center, but was told to wait. In response, Mayor Ellis stated that the city may have to fund these projects on its own.

February 20, 2024
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