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Ottawa’s Centre 454, a lifeline for 500–600 daily visitors facing homelessness, is set to relocate by January 2027 — a move that could shatter routines and leave vulnerable people stranded in winter. More than just a meal or shower, this hub offers laundry, internet, and secure storage — essentials that help stabilize lives and aid housing searches. Advocates warn forcing the move, especially mid-winter, is cruel and dangerous, risking a surge of people onto the streets. While the city claims it’s about evolving needs, critics suspect neighborhood pressure played a role. Belong Ottawa is racing to find a new home, but many demand a pause — because losing this anchor could cost lives.

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