Progress at 170 Hendon

I have raised concerns about conditions at the Manitoba Housing at 170 Hendon numerous times in the Manitoba legislature, and on my blog at
http://www.manitobaliberals.ca/2006/05/manitoba-housing-at-170-hendon.html .

I am not the only one, or even the first. Intrepid reporter, Timothy Friesen, of The Metro, has done admirably in this regard, as has Mike Brown of Global TV.

There have been major problems there with drugs, with prostitution, with violence and with intimidation of residents. When I met with residents they asked for on-site security.

We now have good news. After all the pressure exerted, Manitoba Housing has acted and residents now have on-site security. At the moment it is temporary and will be evaluated, but residents are pleased, and the situation represents real progress.