Homeless

Publishing date: Mar 07, 2022  •  March 7, 2022  •  1 minute read  •  16 Comments Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark. Postmedia File Ontario will combine three programs for the homeless into one to improve efficiency and supports for vulnerable individuals, says Housing Minister Steve Clark. Advertisement 2 This advertisement…

A group of Kingstonians came together Sunday to celebrate the life of a shining star among the local community of unhoused people. Barry Badour passed away on Feb. 15 of an apparent heart attack. On Sunday, friends and family gathered to celebrate his accomplishments. “We miss Barry a lot and he…

Homelessness is the subject of the Netflix documentary "Lead Me Home," which is nominated for an Oscar for best documentary short. Co-directors Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos join CBS News' Tanya Rivero to discuss their film. Read More

On "American Idol," it doesn't matter where you come from — so long as you have what it takes to become a star. That theme rang true on Sunday night's episode, which saw several contestants who persevered through hard times make it through to Hollywood Week, with resounding approval from judges Katy Perry, Lionel…

A man sleeps in a park near City Hall Square on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star I am a longtime resident in the downtown core. Over 40 plus years, I have seen lots. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues…

LOS ANGELES — California pours billions of taxpayer dollars into fighting homelessness each year but has little to show for it, as experts warn thousands could die before enough housing is secured for them. In San Francisco, hundreds of housing vacancies remain unfilled as the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed efforts…

Image: Lismore Floods Fundraiser For Queer Community GoFundMe page. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by the floods in the Northern Rivers region, with many left homeless and their possessions washed away. As floodwaters recede, the focus is now on recovery efforts as well as providing immediate and…

“In our experience, and from what I’m able to hear, I’m not aware of one case where someone has been put back onto direct payments." Agencies say the SIS program's implementation left more people without housing. Photo by Matt Smith /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saskatoon housing agencies say changes made to Saskatchewan’s…

A police officer instructs domestic workers gathering on their rest day to leave, during a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong, China February 20, 2022. REUTERS/Lam Yik/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comSome fired or made homeless after positive COVID tests340,000 domestic helpers in HK, must…

The event funds for YWCA Regina’s My Aunt’s Place — Regina’s only emergency homeless shelter for women and families — and awareness of how prevalent and complex family homelessness is in this community. Participants in the Coldest Night of the Year, YWCA Regina's family-friendly winter fundraiser, gather near St. Paul's…