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“What We Heard” Report- Community Safety Forum

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Published: Friday, 31 October 2025 11:16

The Town of New Glasgow hosted a Community Safety Forum on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to provide residents, business owners, and service providers the opportunity to share their concerns and experiences in an open and respectful dialogue regarding homelessness, addiction, mental health, public safety and community well-being.

The forum was convened as part of an ongoing effort to better understand the impacts of homelessness, addiction, and social disorder within the community and to explore collaborative approaches that balance compassion, safety, and accountability.

The discussion was facilitated by Tim Brodie and over 250 people were in attendance for the Community Safety Forum held at Glasgow Square. Pre-registered speakers were provided a defined allocation of time to provide their community input and experiences. The registered speakers were followed by a panel discussion which included Mayor Nancy Dicks, New Glasgow Regional Police Chief Ryan Leil, Viola’s Place Executive Director Lisa Deyoung, and Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions representatives Monika Thompson and Janah Fair.

Please see the full report here:  What We Heard Report - October 1, 2025.pdf