After a winter that saw homeless people suffer and even die on Toronto streets, city officials have announced expanded services for the cold months ahead. That’s a boost in services from last winter when three such centres operated across the city. Article Continued Below“We are responding more than we ever have in the past,” Paul Raftis, the head of the city’s shelter, support and housing office, told reporters Friday. The city has also released a “homeless help” app, using GPS to point people to nearby services for the homeless. Rafi Aaron, spokesperson for The Interfaith Coalition to Fight Homelessness, called the city response completely inadequate.

Source: thestar October 27, 2017 16:41 UTC