Homeless

DURBAN - The long wait for housing is almost over for the victims of Kwazulu-Natal's deadly floods. The provincial government has now identified land to build new homes. READ: KZN Floods | Many communities still without water The April floods left thousands of people homeless. Meanwhile, Premier Sihle Zikalala is looking to…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has reacted to the sad plight of Nollywood actor Kenneth Aguba after he went viral yesterday.In the early hours of yesterday, a blog site instablog shared a photo of the actor, Kenneth Aguba in a deployable state. It was reported that the actor is…

Publishing date: Jul 04, 2022  •  July 4, 2022  •  3 minute read  •  19 Comments File: A homeless encampment in Edmonton's Chinatown on June 1, 2022. Photo by LARRY WONG /Postmedia Edmonton won’t be piloting small city-run homeless encampments this summer after councillors mused about the possibility late last…

LOS ANGELES—A hearing to reconsider an ordinance banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers is set for July 27 after the Los Angeles City Council failed to give the proposal its unanimous approval. The council voted 10-1 in favor of the ordinance, with Councilman Mike Bonin…

Publishing date: Jul 02, 2022  •  2 weeks ago  •  4 minute read  •  55 Comments Mayor Amarjeet Sohi speaks following his meeting with provincial government officials, including Justice Minister Tyler Shandro, to discuss the issues of crime and safety in Edmonton on May 31, 2022. Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia…

With his wife Joyce on his arm, Tom Hennessy left Victoria Park in London, Ont. to complete his 100-mile walk to raise money for homeless veterans. “I exercise everyday, so I feel great right now,” said Hennessy, who was originally going to walk 100 kilometres, but changed it to a…

SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom’s radical plan to address the state’s worsening homelessness problem—by forcing some individuals with mental illnesses into medical treatment—made it through an Assembly committee this week, raking in bipartisan support. Authored by Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana) and Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton), the bill passed the Assembly…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Dozens of people experiencing homelessness in Alaska’s largest city will now camp at a city-owned site where bears recently tumbled through belongings, as a major local shelter closes. The Sullivan Arena, which provided shelter for hundreds of people nightly for more than two years, is closing…

The nights are dark and full of terrors for already COVID-battered restaurant owners struggling to stay afloat or open new locations. That’s because runaway crime and rampant homelessness are forcing them to close early or spend extra money on security to keep their patrons safe, according to interviews with several…

Maj. Bruce Shirran, who was ordained in 1989, says there are always challenges around mental health and homelessness in every community; 'The problems are the same — the faces are different,' he says Maj. Bruce Shirran may be the “new guy” on the block at the Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission, but…