Kathryn Tanner grew up in Stellarton, N.S., across the street from where she now works with Pictou County Roots for Youth, an emergency shelter and supportive housing group serving ages 16 to 24. 

The executive director of the organization recalls pushes for a youth centre over two decades ago and a similar initiative could soon be a reality in nearby New Glasgow. 

In April, the province announced the locations of a number of integrated youth services sites to be overseen by the IWK Health Centre…