Toronto Homelessness
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Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme coldMost of Ontario was under extreme cold warnings late last week, with frigid temperatures presenting greater risks for those without proper shelter.HealthFeb 5
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Warming centres remain available in Toronto amidst extreme cold, city saysIn a statement, the city said its emergency shelter system had been instructed not to turn anyone away from shelters or warming centres during the extreme cold.CanadaFeb 4
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Housing crisis: Harsh reality of those navigating Toronto’s shelter system, on brink of homelessnessAccording to data from the city based on shelter system intake, there are more than 10,400 people who are currently experiencing homelessnessCanadaFeb 3
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Attacks on Toronto’s homeless appear to be escalating, advocates sayAdvocates who work with Toronto's homeless community say they've observed an alarming uptick in violence against those who are unhoused.CanadaJan 23
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‘We jumped through so many hoops’: Homeless couple recount process in accessing social housingFor over two and half years, Noah and Shawn have been unhoused, relying on the shelter system and sleeping outdoors on occasion in Toronto.CanadaDec 6, 2022
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Toronto set to close 3rd emergency homeless shelterOfficials said an emergency shelter at 34 The Esplanade would close to new admissions on Tuesday. The building is a hotel and its owner plans to begin operating it again next year.CanadaOct 11, 2022
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Toronto posts new request for private security firm to ‘patrol and monitor’ parksThe city came under fire earlier this year when it put out a request for proposals to find private security firms to patrol parks.CanadaAug 28, 2022
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Ombudsman: Toronto must treat people in homeless encampments with dignityOmbudsman Kwame Addo is conducting an investigation into the city's clearing of encampments in Toronto last year.CanadaJul 14, 2022
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Audit finds Toronto overpaid by millions for shelter overflow hotel roomsAn audit completed toward the end of May found the city overpaid by $13 million for charges that should have been covered by its contracts with hotel owners.CanadaJun 9, 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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