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New Glasgow homeless shelter changes name after request by Viola Desmond’s family

Summary by CBC News
The shelter, formerly known as Viola's Place, has been the subject of complaints related to disturbances, thefts and drug use. Desmond's brother-in-law says family members felt the shelter's name was a "slur on the Desmond name."

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New Glasgow homeless shelter changes name after request by Viola Desmond’s family

The shelter, formerly known as Viola's Place, has been the subject of complaints related to disturbances, thefts and drug use. Desmond's brother-in-law says family members felt the shelter's name was a "slur on the Desmond name."

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CBC News broke the news in Ottawa, Canada on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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