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Cold weather, full shelters. Where can those facing homelessness go?

Cold weather, full shelters. Where can those facing homelessness go?

FromThis Matters


Cold weather, full shelters. Where can those facing homelessness go?

FromThis Matters

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: Victoria Gibson, affordable housing reporter Hundreds of people looking for a place to stay are being turned away from Toronto’s shelter system every night. As winter arrives and the weather gets colder, encampments are being cleared, temporary shelters in hotels are closing and the shelter system is operating at or near full capacity. It is a cold, desperate situation for many. Affordable housing reporter Victoria Gibson joins “This Matters” to talk about the many issues those facing homelessness face right now. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
Released:
Dec 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.