City of Toronto staff remove encampments under Gardiner Expressway
City of Toronto spokesperson Brad Ross said the action comes after a tent fire under the highway near Spadina Avenue Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
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‘This is an emergency’: New calls for City of Toronto to tackle homeless crisis
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
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 of Toronto orders people living under Gardiner Expressway to leave within 2 weeks
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
Inquest into Toronto homeless man’s death recommends boosting social assistance levels
A jury at the inquest examined the case of 49-year-old Grant Faulkner, who died in Toronto when a wooden shack where he was staying in an industrial park caught fire in January 2015. Continue reading
Residents raise concerns about temporary respite centre coming to North York arena
The Don Mills Civitan Arena was chosen by the City of Toronto in April to be one of two temporary homeless shelters in an effort to address the ongoing shelter crisis. Continue reading
Toronto General hospital removes bars aimed at keeping homeless people away
The bars were removed on Wednesday after the organization faced backlash from the public as well as its own staff members, a spokesperson said. Continue reading
Toronto opens armoury as homeless shelter ahead of ‘relentless’ cold
Officials say a downtown armoury will open to Toronto’s homeless Saturday evening as the city faces a 13th day with an extreme cold alert in effect. Continue reading
Mayor John Tory to support opening 400 new shelter bed spaces in Toronto
Under the plan unveiled Sunday, which still needs to be approved by city council, it would add an extra 400 spaces through existing shelters and motel rooms “as soon as possible.” Continue reading
Toronto expands 24-hour warming centres for homeless during winter months
The number of indoor sleeping spaces will also see an increase to 250 from 160. Continue reading