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5 months agoOnce a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
Dan Carter, the mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, had a troubled past but was elected by voters who saw his personal experience as an asset.
Carter's main focus as mayor is tackling the city's issues with drug overdoses and homelessness.
Carter acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains determined to make a difference in Oshawa. [ more ]