Posts Filed Under: homelessness

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What happened at December’s City Council meeting?

What passed, what failed, and everything else you need to know in this run-down of the biggest—and most controversial—votes.

By Sarah Niedoba Dec. 8th, 4:45 pm

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What’s on the agenda for December’s Toronto City Council meeting?

Your need-to-know guide to this week’s council meeting.

By Sarah Niedoba Dec. 5th, 5:50 am

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Private Parkettes Are No Substitute for Real Public Space

Are surveillance cameras and private security guards in pseudo-public spaces creating invisible gated communities within the city?

By Nikhil Sharma Aug. 21st, 12:15 pm

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Anger is An Appropriate Response to Poverty and Death on Toronto Streets

What does it say about our city? While some Torontonians make millions off a skyrocketing housing market, homeless deaths have nearly doubled.

By Joe Mihevc Jun. 27th, 11:30 am

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Toronto Needs Immediate Solutions to Ongoing Homelessness Crisis

The entire shelter system in the city is dangerously overcapacity.

By Alex Verman Apr. 23rd, 9:49 am

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Solutions to Homelessness Require Community Engagement

Meanwhile, seven more names were added to Toronto's homeless memorial April 11.

By Stephanie DePetrillo Apr. 13th, 6:15 pm

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Artificially Low Property Taxes Are Bad for the Health of Toronto Residents

Two Toronto doctors say the cuts made in the 2017 City Budget will put vulnerable residents at risk.

By Dr. Stephen Hwang and Dr. Ketan Shankardass Mar. 12th, 8:31 pm

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Chaos at Council

Councillors accidentally unbalanced the budget. At midnight.

By Kieran Delamont Feb. 16th, 5:30 pm

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Collecting Data on Toronto’s Homeless Deaths is Long Overdue

It's also about time that we address the City's accompanying housing challenges.

By David Hains Jan. 11th, 4:30 pm

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How Urban Design Can Make Winter a Little Less Grim

Edmonton aims for a culture of year-round patios.

By Emily Macrae Jan. 10th, 9:30 am

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Advocacy Group Outlines Path to End Homelessness

We have understanding and, with a newly released report, a plan. Now we just need someone to do it.

By Tannara Yelland Nov. 4th, 12:00 pm

How One Man is Pushing For Change When it Comes to Youth Homelessness

I left home at 15 years old. I never dreamed I would end up homeless, living under a bridge.

By Joe Roberts (Guest Opinion) Oct. 21st, 10:30 am

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Gambling is a Problem at Toronto Homeless Shelters

Two studies are informing how the Good Shepherd assists its clients.

By Nikhil Sharma Oct. 11th, 1:00 pm

It’s Wrong That Homeless People Are Being Buried in Fines

This defies logic.

By Torontoist Oct. 4th, 1:15 pm

Queer Youth Explain Why LGBTQ Transitional Housing is a Basic Need

After six months in operation, the YMCA's Sprott House has become a safe haven for LGBTQ youth.

By Al Donato Jul. 29th, 1:30 pm

How Giving Away Your Gift Cards Can Help Fix the 6ix

York University students are alleviating homelessness with the spoils of unused gift cards.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 9th, 10:00 am

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The Changing Face of George Street

A half-billion dollar project could dramatically change one of Toronto's oldest and neediest streets, and local advocates want to make sure it's done right.

By Kiah Berkeley and Sarah Duong Nov. 23rd, 2:30 pm

Voices from the Lowdown Tracks

A new documentary explores the stories and music of Toronto's homeless buskers.

By Kate Fane Nov. 20th, 12:30 pm