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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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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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Toronto’s New Budget is Bad for Affordable Housing

The City is failing to fund measures that could improve housing quality and stability.

By Tannara Yelland Feb. 7th, 11:00 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

Toronto City Council Preview: October 2016

We read Council's monthly agenda, so you don't have to.

By Neville Park Oct. 5th, 10:00 am

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

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Red Door Eschews Location Secrecy in Favour of Public Support

Family and women's shelters typically operate discreetly to protect clients from violent ex-partners. What happens when a shelter needs public support for a new building?

By Catherine McIntyre Feb. 22nd, 1:15 pm

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Extra, Extra: Leslieville Shelter Approval, Yet Another Taxi Protest, and a Guelph Strip-Club Getaway

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erica Lenti Jan. 27th, 4:45 pm

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The Annex Welcomes Canada’s First LGBTQ2S Youth Shelter

After a 10 year effort to make it happen, Toronto will open Canada's first LGBTQ transitional house on February 1.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jan. 14th, 1:30 pm

2016 Municipal Budget Preview: Shelter Support and Housing

With decreasing funds from federal and provincial governments, the City's Shelter Support and Housing budget faces an increasingly difficult task.

By Megan Marrelli Dec. 9th, 11:30 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

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Can Toronto Eradicate Homelessness?

Opinions on ending homelessness vary as much as the underlying concerns.

By Megan Marrelli Nov. 5th, 9:00 am

Mapping Toronto’s Homeless Shelters

While the need for shelter services is spread throughout the city, they're mostly located downtown.

By Sean Marshall Oct. 14th, 1:15 pm

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Scarborough Youth Shelter Closes Sooner than Expected

Despite a 4,000 person petition, Scarborough's only youth shelter closes three weeks earlier than expected.

By Samira Mohyeddin Oct. 6th, 3:40 pm

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Hidden Homelessness in the Suburbs

While homelessness is often thought of as a downtown phenomenon, experts warn of "hidden homelessness" in the suburbs.

By Joyita Sengupta • Illustration by Brett LambApr. 7th, 9:00 am

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Inside Canada’s First LGBTQ Transitional Housing Program

After 10 long years of battling for a homeless shelter for LGBTQ youth, advocates will see their work come to fruition this summer.

By Erica Lenti Mar. 19th, 9:00 am

A Portrait of Homelessness

An upcoming photo exhibit tells the stories of homeless people from the downtown east side.

By Rachel Lissner Jan. 23rd, 10:30 am

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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