Toronto to add more than 1,500 additional shelter and housing spaces during winter months

Over 1,500 new shelter and housing coming to Toronto this winter NOW Toronto

What to know More than 1,500 shelters are expected to open this winter in preparation to support the homeless population during cold and unsafe conditions...

Toronto expanding winter plan for homelessness, though city says demand for services is down

The city is prioritizing expanded shelter capacity, warming centre operations, extra surge room for extreme weather events, increased street outreach services and supporting the transition to permanent housing, staffer says.

Toronto to add more than 1,500 additional shelter and housing spaces during winter months

The City of Toronto released its annual Winter Services Plan for people experiencing homelessness on Monday, with the centerpiece being a significant increase in shelter and housing spaces compared to previous years. Warming centres and extended hours at several daytime drop-in centres are also part of the plan as well as more street outreach and […]