Toronto Shelters
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Winter closing of Toronto shelter hotel causing ‘chaos’ for some, advocates sayThe shelter site at what was formerly the Novotel Hotel Centre in downtown Toronto was leased by the city after the pandemic hit.CanadaNov 30, 2022
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Has Toronto’s election focused enough on homelessness?In Toronto Centre, where some some of the city's biggest homeless encampments are found, nine candidates are running to be the ward's new councillor.PoliticsOct 20, 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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The heavy toll of winter on Toronto’s homeless, from amputations to freezing to deathHe unwraps bandages that cover his left foot. His toes look like lumps of black coal. The diagnosis: severe frostbite.CanadaMar 10, 2022
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Relentless cold has put Toronto shelter capacity in crisis, advocates sayThe cold weather and the pandemic have taken an already bad situation to crisis levels, according to advocates for the homeless.CanadaJan 30, 2022
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Toronto to open 2 emergency shelters, provide 300,000 N95 masks to homeless populationThe city says it will use two community centres for emergency shelter space to help those on the streets get out from the cold.HealthJan 13, 2022
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‘It’s a scary time’: Several COVID-19 outbreaks reported at Toronto sheltersShelters where outbreaks are currently happening include Covenant house on Gerrard Street, Turning Point Youth Services on Wellesley Street and Na-Me-Res on Vaughan Road.CanadaDec 23, 2021
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‘Explosion of fury and violence and blood:’ Toronto’s shelters see increase in violenceNew data shows violent incidents in Toronto shelters has more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, which some say is partially driving a rise in outdoor encampments.CrimeJun 6, 2021
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Toronto neighbourhood residents upset about plans to turn parking lot into affordable housingMeanwhile, homeless advocates are asking East York residents for some compassion and to allow the affordable housing development to be built in their neighbourhood.PoliticsFeb 26, 2021
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Pilot project to provide COVID-19 vaccines to homeless people in Toronto’s shelters put on holdDr. Stephen Hwang of St. Michael's Hospital says 55 residents and 30 staff at a city-run shelter in the east end got their first dose on Friday.HealthJan 20, 2021
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