# A Former Art Teacher’s Struggle on the Streets

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-08T08:13:42+00:00
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A seventy-six-year-old former art teacher, Tom Tang, now lives in a Richmond park tent, sharing cigarettes with strangers—including drug dealers—after losing his home following a divorce and his son’s departure. Despite a lifetime of hard work, he’s trapped in a system that offers little support for aging immigrants like him, with waitlists for care stretching over two years and shelters overflowing. With diabetes, missing teeth, and a pension barely covering rent, he’s learned that poverty erases friendships. “When you’re rich, everyone’s your friend,” he says. “When you’re poor, people disappear.” He’s clinging to hope for a bed—and when he gets it, he plans to sleep for three days straight. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2262a4355ba16da

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