Sudbury.com reporter Jenny Lamothe takes us behind the scenes
The Crosses for Change memorial site, located at Paris and Brady streets in downtown Sudbury, has recently fallen victim to vandalism for the second time in as many weeks, prompting questions about the motives behind these acts.
According to information provided by the Greater Sudbury Police, they responded to a call reporting an individual shouting at the crosses on the morning of Sunday, July 16. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered that several crosses had been forcibly removed from the ground. They apprehended an individual matching the description given by witnesses, who was found behind a line of trees near the site.
The site now holds close to 270 white crosses, most of which were targeted during the recent acts of vandalism. While the memorial is significant to families who have lost loved ones to opioid toxicity, it has also stirred grief in a community already struggling with sorrow, serving as a constant reminder of death, as noted by outreach workers.
Addressing the opioid crisis is crucial for the City of Greater Sudbury, and they are currently planning a local leadership summit with the goal of tackling this pressing issue. Data from Ontario's Chief Coroner, Dr. Dirk Huyer, indicates a significant increase in opioid toxicity-related deaths in the area since 2013, with the rate surpassing even the provincial average.
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