Homeless

The Clark County Council will hold a public hearing Nov. 18 to consider adoption of a new five-year Local Homeless Housing Plan developed with the Council for the Homeless. The county has been working with Council for the Homeless as the lead entity that engages in Local Homeless Housing Plan…

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has taken to social media in tears, recounting a disturbing encounter with operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force while engaging in a charitable act in Lagos. In a video shared online, she tearfully narrated how she was harassed, bullied, and allegedly assaulted by…

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has raised alarm over an alleged assault by some uniformed men while she was preparing free meals for homeless people on the streets of Lagos. The actress, who shared her ordeal on Instagram, said she was cooking for the less privileged when the officers believed to…

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The pods will be used over the winter months for individuals 'who are unable to access any form of emergency or temporary accommodation' ‘Sleep pods’ are set to be installed in the centre of Bolton to provide winter accommodation for those sleeping on the streets. Bolton council plans to place…

Article content As the mother of two young daughters, Charron told residents at the council meeting she understood their concerns. She acknowledged unhoused individuals in a community can be unsettling. But the centre isn’t the cause of the issues, she said. It’s a cure. Article content “Most residents in homeless…

Diane Keaton’s family has revealed that the Hollywood star died of pneumonia. After the actor’s death aged 79, Keaton’s relatives said her health had declined “suddenly”, and thanked her fans for their outpouring of “love and support”. Her family also urged well-wishers hoping to honour Keaton’s memory to donate to…

Coun. Holly Kelleher put forward a motion for city administration to further explore a community navigation hub in Saskatoon. (Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix) Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content Saskatoon is exploring the potential for a facility that would bring services like showers, laundry and washrooms together under one…

Bridge Shelter campus rendering. Image courtesy city of Vancouver When complete, the 120-bed Bridge Shelter will provide a safe, low-barrier place to stay with a full range of supportive services to help people experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing VANCOUVER – On Monday (Oct. 13), members of the Vancouver City…

A report highlights different budgeting priorities between city administration and city council members. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content Saskatoon city council and city administration have different priorities going into budget deliberations in November. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news…