Toronto unveils 1st 6 shelter locations under new 10-year strategy 

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Toronto – The City of Toronto announced the first shelter locations under its Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS). The first six locations mark the beginning of a 10-year strategy to build shelters citywide, providing necessary supports and creating more pathways out of homelessness for people in Toronto. The City also announced expanded Winter Services to support people experiencing homelessness …

Toronto report asks for changes to Warming Centre policies 

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Toronto – A City of Toronto staff report going before the Economic and Community Development Committee on Tuesday, April 25, is recommending revised criteria for activating Warming Centres during the winter response season. The report recommendations respond to direction given by City Council in February to review current procedures regulating the opening of Warming Centres. Based on the evidence reviewed, …