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City of Toronto declares homelessness an emergency, urges funding from province, fedsThe city notes that the declaration does not trigger any immediate additional funds or resources from other levels of government.PoliticsMay 12
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Hamilton learns millions needed annually to end chronic homelessness across the cityCity councillors learned Thursday what it would take to end chronic homelessness, including initial annual funding in the $40-million range.CanadaMar 24
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Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme coldMost of Ontario was under extreme cold warnings late last week, with frigid temperatures presenting greater risks for those without proper shelter.HealthFeb 5
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Warming centres remain available in Toronto amidst extreme cold, city saysIn 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.CanadaFeb 4
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Unhoused people in Kingston, Ont., struggle against viciously cold weatherAs temperatures neared record lows in Kingston overnight Thursday into Friday, the over 200 unhoused people in the city struggled against the brutal conditions.CanadaFeb 3
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Kingston homeless population vulnerable as temperature plummetsOrganizations brace for cold and extend hours to help homeless individuals survive and stay warm when an anticipated polar vortex hits Kingston on Friday.CanadaFeb 1
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Hamilton’s overnight drop-in centres expected to be at capacity amid latest cold weather alertStaff at the Hub on Vine Street say over 100 people have dropped-in each night over the past three nights with temperatures dropping close to -15 C.WeatherJan 31
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Hamilton approves extra funds to keep drop-in warming centres open until end of MarchCouncillors voted to keep funding a 'winter response' need from the city's housing service division to add spaces to assist those experiencing homelessness.PoliticsJan 20
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Scientific review of Hamilton’s cold weather alert, drop-in protocols expected in AprilHamilton public health will have recomendations in April addressing the city's cold alert thresholds after expereinceing service gaps in December.HealthJan 16
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Hamilton expected to address staffing, funding questions following ‘gap’ in warming servicesA systematic closure of some city services after the cancelling of a cold alert in late December has raised questions about how city services come into play amid a weather warning.CanadaJan 3
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