Markham Economist December 24

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ECONOMIST & SUN M A R K H A M

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COMMUNITY

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Taking stock of homelessness in York BY LISA QUEEN

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Homelessness is a growing concern in York Region, according to social service officials and poverty activists, but just how many people without a place to call home live in the region?

In a first-ever for York, a small army of as many as 150 volunteers will span out over the region during a 24-hour period late next month to tally as many homeless people as they can find in shelters and living outside. The hidden homeless, those people who are

“couch surfing” with friends and family during that period, will not be included. The point-in-time count will provide an estimated snapshot of how many people are See INFO, page 23.

PAGE 12 WELLNESS

Provincial government gives birth to fertility program PAGE 5 POLICE

Driver faces string of charges PAGE 2 PEOPLE

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The York Region Media Group Christmas elves were busy getting toys for families in need thanks to donations from readers, advertisers and fundraising by staff for the YRMG Santa Fund. Pictured are Amanda

Pizzurro (left), Erin Smyth, Courtney Atherton and Lauren Smyth, who were joined in the shopping effort by staffers Tyler Duncan and Judy Starr (not pictured). See more, page 20.

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