Homeless

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In his earliest days in the governor’s office, Democrat Gavin Newsom huddled with his advisers to consider how to realize a key campaign promise: transforming a healthcare system replete with insurance company intermediaries into the nation’s first state-run single-payer model providing comprehensive coverage to all residents, similar…

South Africans will go to the polls in the local government elections on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The election date was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his closing remarks at an extended Presidential Coordinating Council (PCC) meeting at the Birchwood Hotel, in Ekurhuleni, on Thursday. He made the announcement…

Five pregnant women who were forced to sleep rough in Dublin last year were among more than 100 mothers who gave birth at the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) while either homeless or at risk of homelessness. In 2025, having a baby while living in emergency accommodation was one of the…

Council for the Homeless coordinated seven-day-a-week shelter access across multiple church sites during winter months. 🎧 Clark County Winter Shelters Served 475 Homeless Residents Your browser does not support the audio element. This year’s response emphasized consistent, seven-day-a-week access to shelters across winter hospitality overflow (WHO) and satellite overflow (SOS)…

A shelter is set up in a vacant lot on 19th Street. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content After living on the streets as a youth, I believe an important aspect of rising homelessness since 2022 is being…

Many South Africans feel politically homeless, reducing democracy to a mere voting menu. Democracy must be actively pursued through involvement in the community and workplace, or risk being permanently lost...Read More

A report to Saskatoon city council dives into some of the costs Saskatoon is seeing to address homelessness. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content A new report to city council is highlighting some of the funds the City of Saskatoon is being asked to contribute when it comes…

Susan calls her car her “tiny house,” because for now, it is the only home she has. A lifelong Fayette County resident who will turn 60 in June, she never expected to be here—parking in familiar places, moving when she needs to, and trying not to draw attention. During the…

Dog killed by vehicle on Highway 93 in Midland; 'Because of them, I would eat, drink, take care of myself. We did everything together,' says dog's handler...Read More

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 🎧 Vancouver resident slams council on light rail, homelessness Your browser does not support the audio element. Area resident Bob Zak offers his thoughts on two important issues Editor ’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone…