By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source SIOUX LOOKOUT — As part of nationwide efforts to tackle a crisis in toxic drug supply and overdoses, the federal government is providing the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) with more than $2.7 million for work in the Sioux Lookout area. The services board “applied for the funding under the title of Safe Haven and Recovery Hub, expanding the services at the Sioux Lookout emergency shelter, so that’s where the services will be delivered from,” Sarah Stevenson, KDSB’s acting chief executive officer, said in a recent interview. The funding will “further address the needs that are identified through the operation of the emergency shelter,” she said. “That includes addictions support and culturally appropriate recovery services.” Services are delivered by social…
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