There’s a gathering tonight in downtown St. John’s to talk about the cost of living in these trying times financially.
People who have intricate knowledge of the plight facing persons who struggle to acquire the basics will be at the public gathering.
NDP Leader Jim Dinn, who’s organizing the meeting, says they want to hear stories from people first-hand about all aspects of poverty, including health care.
Dinn says housing is a big issue. He had seven calls yesterday from seven seniors in their 70s who, for the first time in their lives, do not know where they are going to live.
The meeting takes place from 7:00 to 8:30 at Wesley United Church.