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Author: Globalnews Digital
Publication Date: January 31, 2026 - 09:35
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Seniors struggle with cold and loneliness in freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall
January 31, 2026
Calls to Toronto’s Seniors Helpline have surged amid extreme cold and heavy snow, as older adults seek help for issues like loneliness to dangerous situations or no heat at home.
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