City of Toronto spokesperson Brad Ross said the action comes after a tent fire under the highway near Spadina Avenue Sunday afternoon. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The number of indoor sleeping spaces will also see an increase to 250 from 160. Continue reading →