Homeless

Council to Homeless Persons Council to Homeless Persons has warmly welcomed the Victorian government's commitment to build 7,000 new social housing properties, describing the $860 million investment as an important first step in addressing the housing crisis. "This is a significant and welcome investment, and we congratulate the Victorian government…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Court TV) — A homeless man convicted of killing a 14-year-old boy in Florida had several outbursts at his sentencing hearing on Wednesday, even screaming as he was led out of the courtroom. Semmie Williams, 43, was convicted of second-degree murder with a weapon in the…

Mamdani, Hochul push unprecedented new tax New York Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani, proposes a new pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes in NYC valued at $5 million or more. Former Miami mayor Francis Suarez criticizes the plan, arguing it's 'absolutely backwards' and will lead to capital flight…

You might think that LA had no wildfires, no homeless problem, and no Olympic Games to stage, given how uninspiring Mayor Karen Bass’s 2026-27 budget proposal was on Monday. Bass’ $15 billion budget was described as maintaining the status quo, or “treading water.” Bass offered a modest increase to the…

Spencer Pratt has blasted Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed $14.85 billion budget, accusing her of pouring money into a homelessness system he says is failing while neglecting basic city services. “Despite record revenues, I see no real plan for the streets, sidewalks, parks, and streetlights,” said Pratt, who is running for…

New data reveals Washington ranks first in chronic homelessness and per-capita overdose deaths nationwide. 🎧 Washington’s Hidden Homelessness Crisis: The Shocking Data Your browser does not support the audio element. David Boze offers a personal story as it relates to the homelessness crisis in Washington David Boze Washington Policy Center…

Seattle authorities cleared out a homeless encampment from a park earlier this week, only for the homeless to return within less than a day. Rotary Viewpoint Park in the western part of the city was cleared Wednesday. By Thursday, tents had already been reerected, people were committing substance abuse openly,…

A homeless man sits in the rain smoking in downtown Ottawa on a Friday morning. Photo by TONY CALDWELL /POSTMEDIA Article content Friends, citizens, fellow taxpayers, folks. Meet the new 10-year plan to end homelessness. It’s just like the old 10-year plan but more confusing. Also? Weren’t we already in…

April 16, 2026 3:38 PM ET A socialist city councilwoman led opposition to an ordinance, supported by the incumbent mayor she is running against, that would have cleaned out a homeless camp in a neighborhood where violent incidents have occurred. Democratic Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman was one of for…

MONTREAL, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced that it will donate $500,000 to support two organizations in Winnipeg near the Company’s Campus. The funding will advance programs that help individuals, families as well as Indigenous youth in the Winnipeg area who are currently…