Homeless

The front facade of the New Beginnings permanent emergency shelter on Friday, July 25, 2025 in Regina. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Article content The City of Regina’s permanent emergency shelter is finally set to open in the Heritage neighbourhood next week. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY…

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President Trump's new executive order to combat homelessness encourages local governments to revive civil commitment, a process to place people with mental health issues in treatment facilities without their consent.Why it matters: Involuntary civil commitment has historically been used as a preventative method to confine people before they harm themselves…

A man has been charged with ‘manslaughter’ after an incident in Oxford city centre last weekend. Thames Valley Police was called to St Aldate's at around 4.25pm on Saturday (July 19), following reports that a man had been punched. A man in his 60s had sustained serious injuries and was taken to the…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco banned homeless people from living in RVs by adopting strict new parking limits the mayor says are necessary to keep sidewalks clear and prevent trash buildup. The policy, which received final approval by San Francisco supervisors Tuesday, targets at least 400 recreational vehicles in…

Welcome sign on Talbot Street East in Leamington. Photo by Nick Brancaccio /Windsor Star Article content Overnight services for individuals experiencing homelessness are being expanded at the Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington.   THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your…

The family of a man who was killed after city workers crushed his tent with a bulldozer during a sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against the city on Friday over his death, calling it “tragic and preventable”. The lawsuit filed by Cornelius Taylor’s sister…

From left, shelter support supervisor Tristen Martin, centre manager Dawn Toth, and shelter support team lead Jillian Goyeau, unveil The Buddy Book, a new guide for women and families accessing support at the Welcome Centre Shelter in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Photo by Madeline Mazak Article content A…

I need some guidance on a matter that has been weighing heavily on my heart for some time now. It has to do with an acquaintance of mine who has become my roommate. His name is P.K. He used to be someone I held in high esteem but living with…

While the PIT Count provides a valuable snapshot of homelessness on a single day, CFTH emphasized that the numbers do not capture the full scope of homelessness in the region The Council for the Homeless (CFTH) released the results of the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a one-day census conducted on…