Archive for the Homeless Category


The definition of “patronizing”

A bunch of rich white kids are going to pretend they know what it’s like to be homeless. University students across Canada are trying to live for five days without money, food or shelter, in a campaign to raise awareness about homelessness. During the five days, participating students must follow several rules: Remain on their [...]

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Another bout of panhandler violence in Toronto

Derek Leonard, 27, of no fixed address, is facing assault charges after allegedly attacking a man who would only identify himself as David near Spadina and Dundas streets. David says he told Leonard not to touch his vintage vehicle when he approached it and offered to clean the windshield. David says Leonard then banged on [...]

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Victim mentality and a different set of rules for the "progressives"

While dumpster diving late last night for something to blog about, I happened upon an article over at Rabble, where Krystalline Kraus (described as writer and activist) laments the violence on the streets and turns due process on its head. The situation is similar in Vancouver. Last month Peter Collins, a 79-year-old church patron, was [...]

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Wow. And I thought *I* had "daddy issues"...