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This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Author of the article: Publishing date: Sep 16, 2021  •  September 16, 2021  •  3 minute read  •  33 Comments Toronto Police make arrests as city crews moved in to clear a homeless encampment on the west side of…

First published by GroundUp. “My mother most probably suffered an epileptic fit while frying fish on the stove before our shack caught fire,” said Asanda Siphango of Europe informal settlement in Nyanga. “When I saw my mom’s body being put into a white plastic bag, I was shocked … My…

Toronto should stop evicting homeless encampments and drop trespass charges against people who live in tents, the city’s homeless community and their supporters demanded Thursday. They said the city should find a long-term solution to homelessness, suggesting all three levels of governments work together to create not-for-profit homes that will…

The failed attempt to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom from his role cost California taxpayers $276 million. We took a look at how that sum stacks up against key parts of the state's budget. We examined how much the state has allocated to helping its homeless population and funding programs that…

The California recall election exit polls are in, and they show a plurality of citizens in the Golden State consider the pandemic their number one issue. “The Covid-19 pandemic remains at the top of voters’ minds, with about one-third saying it’s the biggest issue for the state,” according to an exit poll from…

Of the 46 names on the ballot in the recall election against California Governor Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder ended up having the best chance of succeeding the first-term governor if voters recalled him. It’s a bizarre turn of events because there were other candidates with longer, more serious records. Elder’s…

Republican candidate Larry Elder on Sunday attended the prominent non-denominational Influence Church in Anaheim, California—one of his final stops on the campaign trail to become the state's next governor ahead of Tuesday's recall election. Since announcing his candidacy in July, Elder, a 69-year-old talk radio host, courted his conservative base…

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Author of the article: Reader Letters WINDSOR, ONTARIO. AUGUST 20, 2021 - Patrick Grove is shown outside of the Windsor Water World on Friday, August 20, 2021 where the city runs day programs for the homeless. ItÕs been just…

A Seattle startup hopes to address homelessness in the community by building tiny homes that provide shelter and access to telehealth resources. City Pods founder Keenan O'Leary initially planned for his company to offer a low-cost alternative to hostels. When COVID began, the business was at risk of failing. Having…

Candidates are heading into the final stretch of the California recall campaign, as polls close Tuesday evening. John Cox, a Republican candidate trying to unseat Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, joined CBSN to discuss the race, wildfires, COVID-19, conservatorships for people facing homelessness and more. Read More