Merchants air frustrations about state of ByWard Market

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During a meeting that was at times loud and emotionally charged, merchants aired their frustrations about worsening conditions in the ByWard Market.

For many present at the meeting Tuesday, drug use and homelessness in the area only seem to be getting worse with little relief in sight.

She said her team has had two break-ins in as many weeks, including someone stealing $1,000 worth of merchandise. Retailers requested an audience with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, but instead met with city staff, the ward councillor, the head of the ByWard Market District Authority and a representative from the mayor's office.

"I guess what I'm hearing here is people saying 'What is the immediate plan for safety?'" said Phil Emond, a gallerist with the Gordon Harrison Canadian Landscape Gallery on Sussex who spearheaded the meeting.Policing the market 'very challenging'

 

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