Man killed in encampment fire near downtown Toronto
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Man killed in encampment fire near downtown Toronto
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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 killed in encampment fire near downtown Toronto02:15 | February 17, 2021
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Snowfall of up to 75 cm expected in some Ontario communities by Sunday02:34 | November 29, 2024
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‘The Ben Mulroney Show’ hits Canadian radio stations05:30 | November 29, 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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