At it's July meeting Toronto City Council authorized the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration division to expand winter respite services to five 24 hour locations, particularly for people experiencing homelessness who "do not traditionally access shelter beds". Services for the coming fall and winter will be offered from October 15 to April 30. Winter respite services build on year-round homeless-support services, providing safe spaces for people who are otherwise vulnerable to extreme cold and winter-related events. Pic: screen shot showing City's full shelter stats in July and one of the reasons why "people do not traditionally access shelter beds".