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City Council Votes to Increase Homeless Shelter Capacity

Councillors want to see shelter occupancy kept at or below 90 per cent.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 4th, 3:20 pm

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Council to Debate Opening 172 Emergency Shelter Beds

Extra space to be created by putting down mattresses at 18 existing shelters.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 19th, 9:00 am

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

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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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Green Me Shelter

By Jonathan Goldsbie Jul. 22nd, 11:00 am

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