Kensington Market encampment remains with support from Church
After the clearing of the St.Stephen-In-The-Fields Church encampment, residents remain with the support of the Reverend Maggie Helwig.
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Tag: Shelter
Toronto accepts emergency refugee shelter offer
Toronto has accepted Ottawa’s offer to use the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place as an emergency shelter but is pushing for more.
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Brampton mayor urges federal help after asylum claimant death
After an asylum claimant camped outside a shelter was found dead, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown urges for federal aid.
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Housing advocates stage die-in, demand action for 24 hour warming centres
Housing advocates staged a die-in outside of City Hall in support of unhoused people who have lost their lives.
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Toronto hires more outreach counsellors to help homeless find permanent housing
Toronto recently announced the hiring of 15 additional street outreach counsellors as part of their Street to Homes initiative.
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New city operated shelter opens in Scarborough
A new shelter at 705 Progress Ave is part of the George Street Revitalization project, which will see the closure of Seaton House and adjacent properties.
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Encampment evictions displace but offer no solution for homeless
Shelter systems are limited in their ability to accommodate those in need, leaving many encampment evictees with no viable long-term solutions.
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City of Toronto leases hotels for temporary homeless shelters
The city leased a number of hotels for homeless people because of overcrowding in current shelters.
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Homeless youth need community, connection, advocates say
Homeless youth need more than just shelter. Community, connection and compassion are also important.
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Pet food bank prevents people from giving up their animals during COVID-19
Ontario pet food bank programs become a real saviour for many pet owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Animal shelters coming up with virtual fundraising during the pandemic
Toronto, Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth, and Mississauga Humane Societies started their 50/50 raffles as an opportunity for people to donate.
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COVID-19 restrictions cause concerns about spaces, safety at GTA shelters
Shelters were temporarily closed in Ontario around May because of the high number of COVID cases, so it is not yet confirmed what will happen once the weather drops below zero as cases may increase.
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