An overnight warming shelter will open at the airport near Caraquet to meet the needs of homeless people in the area. Last week, town council tabled a motion for the shelter after backlash from the community, but the mayor says residents feel better about the project after being assured the location is temporary.
Council tabled motion last week then held information session to help residents better understand
Hannah Rudderham · CBC News
· Posted: Jan 22, 2026 2:26 PM EST | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
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The Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission will be opening a six-bed overnight shelter at the local airport after council voted to approve the project for this year. (Radio-Canada / Réal Fradette)
The Town of Caraquet has voted to support the opening of a temporary warming shelter at the nearby airport.
The vote comes after council tabled the initial motion on Jan. 12 because of backlash from residents. But, according to the town’s mayor, the once-upset neighbours have now embraced the project
“The last week was one of the most amazing periods of my life in terms of politics and about municipal democracy,” said Bernard Thériault.
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