Homeless

New 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification trains professionals to safely and legally clean up hazardous homeless encampments under California’s 2025 state mandate. NATEC International Inc. proudly announces its new Specialized 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification for Homeless Encampment Cleanup Operations, developed specifically to meet California’s growing need for trained professionals in hazardous encampment cleanup…

A Melbourne couple who spoke out online after a trash collection company dumped 26 used mattresses on their driveway has told how they have endured the 'worst 12 months' of their lives as they fight to keep their home. Laura and Jarrod Maultby shared photos of the wall of grimy…

A Bhutanese and American flag are displayed on the desk of a business in Harrisburg, PA on April 16. This is not the first time that Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees have faced questions about citizenship and belonging. Some 30 years ago, they were branded as illegal immigrants by the Bhutanese government…

“Urchin,” the directorial debut of “Babygirl” and “Triangle of Sadness” star Harris Dickinson, has been acquired for North America by 1-2 Special, the New York-based distributor that launched earlier this year. The film — a vivid portrayal of homelessness and mental health on the streets of London — bowed in Cannes’ Un…

Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor Experienced executive leader Steve Davidson appointed as new CEO of the Residential Tenancies Authority. Key Queensland housing industry figure and longstanding homelessness support advocate Brook Monahan appointed as Chairperson. Three new members bring extensive industry, governance…

The number of families at risk of homelessness due to the lack of funding for the tenant-in-situ scheme has risen to more than 160, after a second local authority in Dublin paused applications. The scheme allows local authorities to buy properties that host tenants facing eviction because the landlord is…

The city is considering making some changes to better address homelessness in Saskatoon. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content Saskatoon’s Homelessness Action Plan (SHAP) offers the city a chance to reassess its role in addressing homelessness, according to a committee report that will be discussed Wednesday. THIS CONTENT IS…

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal won't promise to stop dismantling homeless encampments, in spite of a recommendation from a study it commissioned to find solutions to the growing problem of homelessness in the city. City officials on Thursday said taking down encampments is a "last resort" but at times…

Kim Goetz of the volunteer group Heritage Homies speaks to citizens in front of city hall on July 9, 2025 in Regina. Photo by LARISSA KURZ /Regina Leader-Post Article content A group of citizens is calling upon the City of Regina to stop removing homeless encampments from public property and…

Over 10,000 landlords and shop owners in Osogbo, Osun State capital, have called on the Federal and State Governments to rescue them from becoming homeless as powerful individuals have commenced moves to demolish their houses and shops. The affected victims added that despite an order of the State High Court…