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Toronto respite centre to close early for FIFA World Cup preparations
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A major winter shelter site in Toronto is set to close ahead of schedule due to preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid strained resources for people experiencing homelessness. The Better Living Centre, offering 250 spaces, will stop accepting new admissions in mid-February and fully close on March 15, before the winter season ends in mid-April. Officials say alternative spaces will be provided, but advocates express concern over the timing during ongoing cold weather.