Posts Filed Under: “Ontario Coalition Against Poverty”

Advocates Say Housing Budget Provides Only Limited Relief

New funds for emergency shelter use are welcome, but there are large funding gaps for existing and new affordable housing

By Desmond Cole Jan. 22nd, 3:45 pm

Community Activists Speak Out About TAVIS

Anti-poverty group fears extra policing in the Dundas and Sherbourne area ahead of World Pride, Pan Am Games.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 17th, 4:30 pm

City Opens Warming Centre for Homeless Residents

Almost a year after protestors took over Metro Hall for the homeless, the City has opened it up voluntarily.

By Desmond Cole Jan. 7th, 2:30 pm

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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

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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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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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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

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Housing Advocates Sound the Alarm On Shelter Access

People attempting to access City shelters this winter are waiting hours, even days, for beds.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 8th, 9:30 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

G20 Timeline: Friday’s OCAP Protest

By David Topping Jun. 26th, 8:38 am

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G20 Dispatches: Full Of Sound And Fury

By Christopher Bird Jun. 26th, 3:02 am

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Olympic Spirit Extinguished by Protests

By Alixandra Gould Dec. 18th, 9:42 am