Federal government announces $15M for temporary housing, shelters in Toronto
The funding is to be used toward temporary housing amid capacity issues at Toronto’s shelters and respite centres. Continue reading
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‘This is an emergency’: New calls for City of Toronto to tackle homeless crisis
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
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
‘It’s a horrible life out there’: How frigid temperatures are impacting Toronto’s homeless
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
‘She was wonderful’: Friends hold vigil for Toronto woman who died in donation bin
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Papineau died Tuesday morning when she became trapped inside the clothing donation bin located behind a building near Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road. Continue reading
Toronto Mayor John Tory urges federal government to assist with refugee crisis
Mayor John Tory said there still is a lack of direction and leadership from the federal government when it comes to housing new arrivals. Continue reading
Toronto to purchase 4 temporary shelter structures for $10M to house homeless
Officials say the new shelters will be placed in strategic locations across the city including west and east of the downtown core. Continue reading
Toronto mayor appeals to Ottawa, province for help sheltering influx of refugees
At a news conference Friday, John Tory said an average of 10 migrants and refugees enter the city every day. Continue reading
Former Toronto youth jail being renovated for use as winter respite centre: Ontario government
Ontario Housing Minister Peter Milczyn says provincial staff have identified the former York Detention Centre as the best, and only, provincial location that meets the city’s needs. Continue reading
Toronto’s Moss Park armoury to be opened as winter respite site
The federal government says it will open the Moss Park armoury site in downtown Toronto as a 24-hour winter respite centre. Continue reading
Toronto opens two new 24-hour warming centres amid extreme cold warning
The Regent Park Community Centre will have cots and access to meals, showers, hygiene kits and referrals to resources while Metro Hall will offer a basic drop-in facility with seating. Continue reading