Souls Harbour Rescue Mission opens in New Waterford, N.S.
Judy Curnew is pictured at a table with friends enjoying a meal at the new Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in New Waterford, N.S. (Ryan MacDonald/CTV Atlantic)
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