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Man killed in encampment fire near downtown Toronto
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Man killed in encampment fire near downtown Toronto
Description
February 17, 2021
A man has died after a fire broke out at an encampment just east of the city’s downtown core. It is once again prompting serious questions about badly needed supports for those experiencing homelessness. Shallima Maharaj has more.
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Man killed in encampment fire near downtown Toronto02:15 | February 17, 2021
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Man found dead inside Toronto taxi beside subway station02:21 | June 27, 2024
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Former Brampton fire fighter pleads guilty to wife’s murder02:41 | June 20, 2024
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Man killed in encampment fire near downtown Toronto
Description
February 17, 2021
A man has died after a fire broke out at an encampment just east of the city’s downtown core. It is once again prompting serious questions about badly needed supports for those experiencing homelessness. Shallima Maharaj has more.
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