In this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists discuss an important story making headlines. On tonight's episode: A new report attempts to tally the homeless across the province
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The problem is especially bad in northern Ontario, where the percentage of homeless people rose by more than 200 per cent over the past eight years. Joining us to break down the numbers of Charlie Pinkerton, a reporter at The Trillium at Queen's Park. Stay tuned for more episodes of ‘Closer Look’ every weeknight at 7 p.m. You can find all our previous segments HERE.
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