Homeless

The camp, which has stood since the summer, burned down Tuesday night. According to Fire and Protective Services, there were no injuries. Cory Belonge, who lives in an apartment near Halifax street, pulls a shelf she donated out of the rubble from a fire that was put out at a…

Though budget talks start Wednesday a court hearing took place Tuesday with a councillor and citizen attempting to add a line item to end homelessness in the city budget City councillor and lawyer Dan LeBlanc speaks outside of Court of King's Bench. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post City councillors…

After less than 24 hours in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency over the homeless crisis in the Southern California big city.  Bass, who swore to take action on the homeless epidemic on her first day in office, was sworn in Sunday by US Vice President…

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CNN  —  Karen Bass was sworn in as the first female mayor of Los Angeles on Sunday, marking another historic achievement in her career. Kamala Harris – the first woman and first woman of color to become vice president – administered the oath of office at Los Angeles City Hall.…

Karen Bass is sworn in as LA mayor as the city grapples with homelessness Los Angeles has a new mayor, former Rep. Karen Bass, who now is the first woman to head City Hall. NPR's A Martinez talks to Benjamin Oreskes, a metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times. December…

New Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during her inaugural address on Sunday. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP New Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during her inaugural address on Sunday. Damian Dovarganes/AP Karen Bass was sworn in as the mayor of Los Angeles on Sunday, becoming…

Regina Mayor Sandra Masters in a wide-ranging speech to the Chamber of Commerce touched on council conflicts and how the city can grow. Mayor Sandra Masters speaks at the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast Series at the Delta Hotel. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Her speech to…

Focus Ireland will open its Dublin city centre coffee shop 24 hours a day until the middle of next week amid concerns some who need emergency beds will be unable to, or will not, access them. The move comes as Dublin Region Homeless Executive confirmed one man, who accessed emergency…

Fayette County Public Schools social workers accept a $3,500 donation from the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Thanks to the generosity of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, families in Fayette County experiencing homelessness will receive a helping hand. The East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of…