Why Thunder Bay's temporary shelter village allows drug use in its housing units

Thunder Bay's new temporary shelter village has adopted a controversial harm reduction approach by allowing drug use within its housing units. The city's rationale hinges on minimizing harm to residents by providing a safe environment rather than enforcing strict prohibitions. This approach has ignited debate among municipal election candidates and social media users, with critics raising concerns about safety and community impact. Advocates argue that this method could potentially save lives and reduce the spread of infectious diseases among the most vulnerable populations.