Toronto’s scramble to provide emergency refuge for the homeless as icy weather took hold left youth in Regent Park largely shut out of their community centre, highlighting more issues with the city’s handling of the shelter crisis. “I don’t feel that recreation centres are permanent solutions,” said Councillor Lucy Troisi, who was appointed in November to represent Ward 28 (Toronto Centre-Rosedale), which includes Regent Park. The 24-hour warming centre at Regent Park Community Centre opened earlier this month, amid criticism that the city wasn’t doing enough to provide shelter from the cold for those in need. It will remain available until further notice, said Patricia Anderson, a spokesperson for the city’s shelter, support and housing administration. Article Continued BelowOn average, the centre runs 20 drop-in programs each day in the gyms, youth space, fitness centre and community rooms, Arbour said.

Source: thestar January 25, 2018 23:03 UTC