Homeless Toronto
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New hospital program helps Toronto’s homeless, cuts ambulance offload timeA Toronto hospital has opened a stand-alone clinic where paramedics can drop off homeless people who are intoxicated by alcohol so they can recover and then access services.CanadaDec 27, 2022
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Toronto homeless man says he lived in tiny shelter for 17 days with threat of arrestThe 45-year-old is alleging that police harassment had kept him confined to his tiny living space over fears of being arrested.CanadaMay 25, 2022
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Privacy watchdog examining information City of Toronto compiled on homelessOntario's privacy watchdog is looking into the dossier of information the City of Toronto compiled on homeless people as it planned to clear a park where they lived last year.CanadaMay 24, 2022
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‘Screaming from the cold:’ Winter, COVID leave Toronto homeless with tough choiceOn Monday night, there were 7,436 people in Toronto's shelter system, according to the city's daily census.CanadaJan 12, 2022
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Toronto’s homeless community, advocates demand better winter plan from city officialsThe Shelter Housing Justice Network, which represents members of the homeless community and those who work with them, has issued a report with several recommendations.CanadaOct 12, 2021
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City of Toronto staff say no connection between community centre film shoot, park encampment removalAs filming occurs at the Scadding Court Community Centre two days after officials and police cleared an encampment at Alexandra Park, fencing remains up around the green space.CanadaJul 22, 2021
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Pandemic’s effect on homelessness could take years to play out. Experts call for actionThe author of the report says it wouldn't surprise him to see homeless counts rise by 10 to 15 per cent in some cities depending on what happens in the labour market.CanadaDec 10, 2020
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14 homeless people at encampments fight City of Toronto in court to remain in parksAt issue is a local bylaw that bans camping or living in parks after midnight. Enforcement provisions require 72 hours notice before an eviction, but the city has threatened to kick them out with less than 24 hours.CanadaSep 30, 2020
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City of Toronto crews dismantle Rosedale Valley homeless encampment despite pushbackThe city said it gave ample notice to the 15 individuals living in the ravine and offered assistance in finding shelter space for those dislocated. All but one left the camp.PoliticsJan 7, 2020
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Hidden camera footage reveals conditions inside Toronto’s 24-hour respite centresHousing advocates in Toronto are urging city officials to declare homelessness a state of emergency following the deaths of four people this year.PoliticsJan 22, 2019
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