Toronto respite centre to close early for World Cup 2026, but unhoused individuals won’t be left in the cold: officials

The City of Toronto has confirmed that the winter respite facility at the Better Living Centre will be closing its doors a month early.

In an email, a spokesperson said the 24-hour site at Exhibition Place will stop accepting new admissions by mid-February and shut down operations entirely next month. The seasonal facility opened in mid-December.

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