Five unhoused people who were staying in tents near the Rogers Centre have been given spaces in a Toronto shelters ahead of six sold-out Taylor Swift concerts that are expected to result in a significant influx of visitors to the downtown core.
The city says that the individuals were living in Roundhouse Park, near the southeast corner of the stadium.
Toronto police confirmed to CP24 that officers recently attended Roundhouse Park at the City of Toronto’s request to “ensure city staff could carry out their work without interruption.” “Individuals are being referred into permanent shelter programs with full services and supports, which they are able to use for as long as required,” Baker said.
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