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Neighbors in St. Johns grapple with trap houses causing chaos, as drugs are dealt and crime spills onto the streets. The province, city, and police admit limited tools to shut these down quickly, especially in public housing. Minister Joedy Wall pushes for evictions, but the ninety-day process slows things down. Tenants and neighbors demand tougher enforcement on no-crime lease rules, as an auditor general report criticizes the ballooning waitlist and lagging inspections. Wall prioritizes timely inspections to catch issues early, balancing shelter for those struggling with addiction against safe streets for families.

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