A glitch in the city’s shelter system managed to temporarily close down a 24-hour, city-run referral centre for the homeless — a place that is often seen as a last-resort to escape harsh weather and find safety. The Peter Street Referral Centre, a resource that helps people find shelter beds, shut its doors between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., leaving many people with no where else to go on Sept. 19. Article Continued BelowThe shut down forced Peter Street to accommodate the people they would normally have sent to Fort York, said Anderson. On an average day, up to 25 people could be found sleeping at the referral centre. “Peter Street is really seen as a place of last resort for us,” said O’Connell.

Source: thestar September 27, 2017 20:51 UTC