There is nothing surprising about the story. It validates the truth.
Because of the violence, staff members at a pharmacy in the East Village of Calgary as well as a supermarket shop wear body cameras.
Dan McLean is a council member, and social unrest and criminality are pervasive in and around the neighbouring city hall.
He is familiar with East Village. He is familiar with the shops. Shoppers Drug Mart is the True Canadian Superstore.
Content of the article: His bank is there.
The new high-rises east of Calgary City Hall, known as The East Village, were built to combat the social unrest and criminality that characterized the area in the past, when the local government saw it as an area of urban decay that needed to be completely destroyed. Unfortunately, in November, municipal chief police officer Mark Neufeld reported to the city council that security incidents had risen eight times more than expected, prompting the Real Canadian Superstore owners to request a police presence.
McLean will not sugarcoat the unpleasant realities of today's situation.
No matter how many people continue to live in denial and think there is a hug-a-thug justice system, these are facts.
McLean observes drug use and is aware of the dangers that users face, such as being stabbed or attacked.
Dan McLean, Calgary, 13th Coun. Dan McLean on January 30, 2024, speaking to the media at City Hall. Postmedia/Brent Calver
A council member expresses sympathy for companies attempting to "make the East Village a nice, trendy place."
Individuals are reluctant to position yourself there. I'm really sorry for the folks that purchased condos there. It's a gong show when they leave their condos to go to the grocery store, said McLean.
It's frightful. It's the realm of zombies. This was not the right place for it to be at.
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Roundup of Noon Newsposition yourself there. I'm really sorry for the folks that purchased condos there. It's a gong show when they leave their condos to go to the grocery store, said McLean.
It's frightful. It's the realm of zombies. This was not the right place for it to be at out there. I wouldn't purchase a position yourself there. I'm really sorry for the folks that purchased condos there. It's a gong show when they leave their condos to go to the grocery store, said McLean.
It's frightful. It's the realm of zombies. This was not the right place for it to be at.
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