Protesters said they take issue with the fact the pricey dinners are being held about a kilometre from where the city of Toronto recently dismantled a “tent city.” Continue reading
City of Toronto spokesperson Brad Ross said the action comes after a tent fire under the highway near Spadina Avenue Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Housing advocates in Toronto are urging city officials to declare homelessness a state of emergency following the deaths of four people this year. Continue reading
“This is about stopping people from freezing to death,” said Steinhauer, adding that she hopes the additional kits can be packaged soon as the extreme cold weather continues. Continue reading
Authorities said a garbage truck driven by a 19-year-old man was reversing when it struck a woman believed to be sleeping in the alleyway. Continue reading
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After a second woman died on Toronto streets in a week, homeless advocates are calling on the City of Toronto to increase funding for shelter beds. Continue reading
City officials are in the process of handing out notices to homeless residents living in tents or other temporary shelters on municipal land, giving them 14 days to vacate. Continue reading
The City of Toronto says staff began proactively issuing 14-day eviction notices on Thursday to those who are living in areas that are blocking right-of-ways, on sidewalks or near roadways. Continue reading
The 40-year-old said he’s been homeless on and off for the past 25 years and each year he battles the cold weather in the city. Continue reading
The wife and mother of three began crocheting for Toronto’s homeless several years ago. Continue reading