A downtown Toronto neighbourhood is divided after the city recently announced that it intends to open a new 24-hour respite centre for people experiencing homelessness in the community.
The history of the Fashion District in Toronto
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The Fashion District, formerly known as the Garment District, was once a hub of Toronto s textile and fabric factories.
As years went by the neighbourhood evolved but you can still find a number of specialty stores for fashion-designing needs.
Work being done on Spadina Avenue from King Street to Adelaide Street in 1928.
The Fashion District is bounded by Queen and King streets, as well as Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue. However, Google Maps extends these boundaries to Peter Street and Front Street West.