Toronto Sun: 'Both women say they understand the need for housing supports but the situation brought on by this “temporary shelter” that has been extended until April has changed their beloved neighbourhood. The need for private security and added police presence just to keep fires, thefts and other problems under control shows there is a problem.
'Supporters of the project say it’s unfair to blame the increase in crime on the shelter, but any local resident or business owner will tell you the increase in crime coincided with the switch from having a hotel catering to business travellers to a shelter for the homeless. Toronto police stats also show increases for crimes such as assault, robbery and auto theft in that time...'
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