Homeless

The president of a Métis non-profit organization in Saskatoon is raising concerns about the City of Saskatoon’s cancellation of its annual in-person homelessness count, saying some voices will go unheard. Shirley Isbister, president of CUMFI, says the survey component of the point-in-time (PiT) count is the most critical to moving…

Photos of a 23-year-old Kenyan woman living on the streets in Germany recently went viral online A concerned YouTuber spent five hours walking the streets of Hamburg searching for the embattled woman When he finally found her, she was reluctant to speak, but finally agreed to share details about herself…

CAPE TOWN - Crime, homelessness and the rising cost of living are putting Cape Town communities under pressure. This has now seen residents demanding more than just increased policing. Law student and independent candidate Thaafir Mustapha said crime cannot be separated from the economic hardship facing communities. “It would be…

Posted October 2, 2026 9:39 pm Updated October 2, 2026 10:41 pm 2 min read 2:02 Dedicated river valley space for homeless encampments debated in Edmonton A new solution is being tabled to deal with Edmonton's homeless problem. A coalition of residents wants to see dedicated encampment sites. But as…

Victims of a recent flood disaster in Amaegbu, Akaeze Community, in Ivo LGA of Ebonyi State, including a nursing mother, Blessing Chigozie, have appealed for urgent state and federal intervention to alleviate their suffering. The flood, which occurred on 22 September following heavy rainfall, submerged many farmlands and houses, rendering…

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Finding the right care for older adults facing homelessness could be part of a broader rethinking of long-term care, writes Michele Cohen Marill...Read More

At midnight, Lisette Lojo started her rounds at Penn Station. She cruised through the New Jersey Transit waiting area, past shuttered concessions selling pizza and magazines and headphones. She knew every inch of the place. She knew that down that corridor was where drug addicts gathered for some peace. She…

Opinion Anthony Teso says ‘sweeps move people, and Safe Stay sites buy time’ By Anthony Teso · September 25, 2026 Count the Rent, Not Just the Tents: Clark County Housing 0:00 0:00 Anthony Teso Editor ’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author…

Here is one of more than 100 tents or tarps set up in an area of a few blocks in downtown Vancouver near the Share house. Photo courtesy Paul Valencia 🎧 Vancouver’s Homeless Camp Crisis: Why a Ban Won’t Fix It Your browser does not support the audio element. The…