Posts Filed Under: homelessness

Shelter Report Says Occupancy Is Tight, Needs Are Diverse

Toronto's homeless shelters are struggling to meet long-term housing needs the system was never intended to address.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 14th, 12:30 pm

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Empty Shelter Beds Offer Little Comfort

Given Toronto's longstanding affordable housing crisis, it should be no surprise that there's pressure on emergency shelters.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 12th, 9:00 am

OCAP Demonstrators Turn Metro Hall Into a Makeshift Homeless Shelter

Protestors concerned about the state of Toronto's shelter system brought sleeping bags to Toronto's second-most-recognizable municipal building.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 7th, 4:00 pm

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City Council Rejects Call for Emergency Debate on Homeless Shelters

Housing advocates demand action as shelter occupancy remains near capacity.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 20th, 1:11 pm

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Dire Gaps in Services for LGBTQ Homeless Youth

Research shows that Toronto needs to become more accessible, supportive, and safe for LGBTQ youth.

By Jess Davidson Feb. 11th, 11:00 am

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Schoolhouse “Wet” Shelter Ends Rare Approach to Alcohol Addiction

Under a harm reduction-inspired approach, residents were permitted to consume alcoholic beverages inside the shelter.

By Desmond Cole Nov. 15th, 3:00 pm

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“No Leadership” on Emergency Planning for Homeless

Advocates say City officials and politicians failed to communicate a strategy to protect homeless residents from Monday night's severe weather.

By Desmond Cole Oct. 31st, 5:00 pm

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Evergreen Centre Confirms Cuts in Staffing, Drop-In Hours

Service users and partner agencies are still unsure how many staff are leaving, and how other programs will be affected.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 1st, 2:45 pm

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Evergreen Centre Plans to Cut Drop-In Programming

The centre would be the latest in a string of drop-in closures.

By Desmond Cole May. 25th, 10:00 am

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Is the City About to Crack Down on Homelessness?

Just re-added to a proposed new bylaw: a provision that would seemingly prohibit sleeping on the streets.

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 3rd, 3:39 pm

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Scene: Roncy Remembers Tony

Roncesvalles mourns the passing of homeless blogger Tony Clemens, a familiar face in the community and a keen observer of its streetscape.

By Torontoist Oct. 20th, 2:00 pm

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Affordable Housing Advocates Say Toronto Is Trying to Ban Homelessness

Proposed new bylaw raising fears that sleeping on the streets may soon be criminalized.

By Steve Kupferman Sep. 9th, 1:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Giorgio Mammoliti

By Torontoist Aug. 10th, 9:00 am

Cathy Crowe, Street Fighting Nurse

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby May. 24th, 10:00 am

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From the Street to the Storybook in Edward the “Crazy Man”

By Carly Maga Apr. 25th, 2:30 pm

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When Having the City Order Your Street Art Removed is Actually Kind of a Compliment

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 10th, 3:35 pm

Dave Bidini’s Homeless Play at Home and Away

By Nicole Villeneuve Nov. 11th, 12:15 pm

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How the G20 Will Affect Everyone, From Cyclists to Tourists

By Torontoist Jun. 14th, 2:00 pm

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