Toronto Homelessness

• Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme cold

  Most of Ontario was under extreme cold warnings late last week, with frigid temperatures presenting greater risks for those without proper shelter.

  Health

  Feb 5
  
• Warming centres remain available in Toronto amidst extreme cold, city says

  In 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.

  Canada

  Feb 4
  
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• Housing crisis: Harsh reality of those navigating Toronto’s shelter system, on brink of homelessness

  According to data from the city based on shelter system intake, there are more than 10,400 people who are currently experiencing homelessness

  Canada

  Feb 3
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• Attacks on Toronto’s homeless appear to be escalating, advocates say

  Advocates who work with Toronto's homeless community say they've observed an alarming uptick in violence against those who are unhoused.

  Canada

  Jan 23
• ‘We jumped through so many hoops’: Homeless couple recount process in accessing social housing

  For over two and half years, Noah and Shawn have been unhoused, relying on the shelter system and sleeping outdoors on occasion in Toronto.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
• Toronto set to close 3rd emergency homeless shelter

  Officials 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.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
• Toronto posts new request for private security firm to ‘patrol and monitor’ parks

  The city came under fire earlier this year when it put out a request for proposals to find private security firms to patrol parks.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2022
• Ombudsman: Toronto must treat people in homeless encampments with dignity

  Ombudsman Kwame Addo is conducting an investigation into the city's clearing of encampments in Toronto last year.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
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• Audit finds Toronto overpaid by millions for shelter overflow hotel rooms

  An 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.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
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• Toronto homeless man says he lived in tiny shelter for 17 days with threat of arrest

  The 45-year-old is alleging that police harassment had kept him confined to his tiny living space over fears of being arrested.

  Canada

  May 25, 2022