Toronto warming centres remain closed despite wind chills below -5 C

Toronto warming centres remain closed despite wind chills below -5 C

December 19, 2023 5:45 pm EST.

The city’s new temperature threshold hasn’t allowed extra space for those experiencing homelessness over the last couple of nights. Advocates say more leniency is needed. Mark McAllister reports.

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