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Torontonians experiencing homelessness lack confidence in Canada’s social assistance programs

East York residents come together after the death of a local unhoused woman to discuss the state of homelessness in Toronto

Rising rents are causing worry and concern among Toronto tenants

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto is going up, up, up. As international students and immigrants continue to arrive in Toronto, the rising rents could be bad news for them.
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Vulnerable seniors housed following opening of modular housing project in East York

Several senior citizens now have new roofs over their heads, thanks to the opening of 59 new permanent modular homes in East York.

Affordable housing a top priority in Beaches-East York election

The lack of affordable housing has become a prominent issue for east-end residents in this year's municipal election campaigns.

Will Gen Z ever be able to afford a home in Scarborough?

Toronto's growing Gen Z population faces yet another roadblock ahead as real estate prices sky-rocket, and the future of owning a home looks bleak.

City calls for Open Door program applications

The city has launched its call for applications for its Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program to build more affordable homes.

Two buildings in heart of city to house the vulnerable

The city has announced it is buying two buildings, using a federal housing fund, to accommodate those in need.

Hotel program provides indoor housing for Toronto homeless

Toronto's latest hotel program, Pathway Inside, is moving many of its homeless residents into hotel spaces provided and run by the city. .

Sky-high prices raise affordable housing needs

The city has been going forward with affordable homes after councillors overwhelmingly voted in favour of modular housing initiative.

Implementation of short-term rental bylaws may be exactly what Toronto’s housing crisis needs, advocates say

Toronto's new rental bylaws allow someone to rent out their entire principal residence or part of it for less than 28 consecutive days.

The reality of the transformation of Honest Ed’s into affordable rentals

One affordable housing expert does not believe the investment in Mirvish Village is enough to address the city's housing crisis.

New report states the case for nonprofits to embrace direct action

meeting of tenant activists, academics and residents to reveal a new document: Demanding the Right to Housing and Right to the City.

Brian Chang in Toronto Centre: ‘Our city needs affordable housing, it’s urgent’

Despite the intense pre-election campaign going on in the Toronto Centre riding, Brian Chang still visited the Regent Park this Friday morning to greet potential voters. They need “someone who is ready to bring people to the table and engage in these tough conversations,” Chang said.

Fletcher prepares to take on the expanded Toronto-Danforth

From the Don Valley in the north, Riverdale in the west and Greektown in the centre, every inch of Toronto-Danforth is special to Paula Fletcher.

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