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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

Protestors at City Council unfurl a banner before being removed from council proceedings on shelter access. Photo by Desmond Cole

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Protesters Stage City Hall Sit-in, Demand More Emergency Housing

Housing advocates and shelter users demand more facilities and funding for Toronto's emergency shelters.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 15th, 3:57 pm

Protesters sit outside Mayor Rob Ford's office to demand better shelter access. Photo by Sarah Roebuck.

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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

Photo by jeff caires from the Torontoist Flickr Pool.

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New Study Recommends that Toronto Open Three Safe Injection Sites

Four years of research lead authors to conclude that we'd benefit from a comprehensive drug strategy that includes community-based safe injection sites.

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 11th, 12:30 pm

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Kennedy Quits Cabinet, Shadowy Towers and Police Bribery

By Ron Nurwisah, Boy Reporter Apr. 5th, 10:15 am

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