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Melissa Caddick’s parents and her DJ husband will lose their luxury Sydney properties Homeless

Melissa Caddick’s parents and her DJ husband will lose their luxury Sydney properties

Conwoman Melissa Caddick, who is suspected of committing suicide while being investigated for ripping off dozens of investors, will likely have left her family homeless.  The 49-year-old counted her parents, husband and brother as her closest confidants, but now their luxury properties are likely to be seized by authorities.  After…
bubmag
February 27, 2021
Should city continue housing homeless families in off-site apartments? Council committees to weigh in Homeless

Should city continue housing homeless families in off-site apartments? Council committees to weigh in

Author of the article: Taylor Blewett Concerns about the Tabor apartments (120-140 St. Denis Street) arrangement range from the absence of a competitive procurement, to the lack of tenancy rights, to living conditions at the property. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia A choice looms over two council committees, meeting Tuesday,…
bubmag
February 27, 2021
She sold two village homes, jewellery, to run Hong Kong Homeless Dog Shelter, even as donations dried up amid Covid-19 pandemic Homeless

She sold two village homes, jewellery, to run Hong Kong Homeless Dog Shelter, even as donations dried up amid Covid-19 pandemic

Angela Chan sold her village houses, jewellery, and borrowed from banks to run the shelter, even as many stopped their donations amid the pandemic ‘Once you bring a dog home, it should be a lifelong commitment,’ she says, appealing to owners to keep their dogs and take good care of…
bubmag
February 27, 2021
Homeless have ‘no legal right’ to pitch tents, says council chief Homeless

Homeless have ‘no legal right’ to pitch tents, says council chief

Homeless people have “no legal right” to pitch a tent on public property in the capital, Dublin City Council chief executive Owen Keegan has said. Mr Keegan defended the council’s record in tackling homelessness and said there was an “unattractive” and “enormous enthusiasm” for highlighting rare cases where there were…
bubmag
February 26, 2021
The House is gearing up for a vote on Joe Biden’s COVID stimulus plan that contains bigger child tax credits, $1,400 checks, and higher unemployment payments Homeless

The House is gearing up for a vote on Joe Biden’s COVID stimulus plan that contains bigger child tax credits, $1,400 checks, and higher unemployment payments

The House approved the latest COVID-19 relief plan on Saturday. The bill comes with a higher minimum wage, direct checks, and bigger child tax credits. The package is now headed to the Senate.  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. House Democrats passed the latest coronavirus aid package…
bubmag
February 24, 2021