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Nov 20, 2019

Toronto needs to declare homelessness an emergency to prevent more deaths and suffering

Cathy Crowe

Toronto's Shelter and Housing Justice Network takes an extreme measure and calls for the mayor to declare a state of emergency on homelessness.

Blog

Oct 24, 2019

Splash pads and swimming pools are not a response to climate change for vulnerable populations

Cathy Crowe

Toronto city council's recent declaration of a climate emergency is meaningless without measures to protect its most vulnerable citizens.

Blog

Sep 4, 2019

Integrity in journalism counts

Cathy Crowe

Following her mom's lessons on advocacy, Cathy Crowe complained to the Toronto Sun when she was repeatedly called a "poverty pimp."

News

Aug 27, 2019

How Canada's largest library system is removing barriers and advancing inclusion

Olivia Robinson

The Toronto Public Library is continually looking to extend its reach beyond its four walls to connect with people, including those who may never have stepped inside the library before.

News

Aug 20, 2019

How Canada's libraries are bridging social-service gaps

Olivia Robinson

Public libraries are changing how they serve vulnerable and marginalized patrons -- and proving that they're home to more than just books.

Blog

Jul 30, 2019

The heat is on: Toronto must do more to protect the vulnerable

Paul Salvatori

There is no relief in the city's heat relief network, nor is there compassion.

Podcast

Jul 31, 2019

New film 'Push' explores the housing crisis and capitalism run amok

face2face

Leilani Farha and Fredrik Gertten explore gentrification and the right to housing in today's Face2Face podcast with David Peck.

News

Jun 20, 2019

Fighting red tape to get housed in Toronto

John Clapp

Clapp details his recent experience of homelessness and the four catch-22s that make it nearly impossible to find affordable housing in the country's most expensive city.

Blog

Apr 16, 2019

Anatomy of a heat wave

Cathy Crowe

Despite its own predictions on the impact of climate change, Toronto cancels its cooling centres for vulnerable populations.

Blog

Mar 28, 2019

The Twitter truth on Toronto's homeless emergency

Cathy Crowe

Homeless advocates and workers take on the city's communication director over misinformation.

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