Dear editor,

Re: Letter in April 10 edition

I read the letter to the editor in the North Island Gazette dated April 10, 2019 page A7.

The fact is I read it a few times, and decided there is no one who could read between the lines to figure out what was being said.

The writer of that letter wants some meaningful information and helpful dialogue on how people in Port Hardy are coping with homelessness.

The elephant in Port Hardy is:

a) Why do we have homelessness here?

b) Do we have places for homeless to live?

c) Can we give homeless people jobs?

d) Do homeless people want jobs?

e) Do we have organizations in Port Hardy to help the homeless?

f) Do the homeless have addictions and mental problems?

Everyone here and all over the world need only three things to survive; food, shelter and something to do. Let’s have that discussion on homelessness in Port Hardy.

Anita Shurben,

Port Hardy