Nanaimo council considers future of drug consumption site

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If declared a nuisance, fines could be imposed for calls for city service, including police.

Nanaimo council is to decide at its Monday meeting if the peer-run overdose-prevention site on Nicol Street should be declared a nuisance in the wake of ongoing complaints from the neighbourhood.

Late last year council asked staff to step up attention at the 264 Nicol St. property. RCMP increased bike patrols as well. One of the issues is that a recreational vehicle is being used as accommodation, which is against municipal bylaws.

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