Homeless

A Nigerian widow, Uba Chidinma Ugoji, has listed some questions single women should ask the men they are dating before getting married to them. Chidinma who had earlier accused her brothers-in-law of taking over her late husband’s house, leaving her and her kids homeless, told ladies to find out if…

Readers share their opinions on the Canadian-American relationship, sexual health issues in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan and homelessness. Published Apr 05, 2025  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  3 minute read A letter writer suggests Canadians should respect and work with their American neighbours instead of complaining and criticizing. Photo by…

Renfrew County had one of the highest overdose death rates in Ontario. Then its paramedic services tried something completely different to address homelessness and drug abuse. Published Apr 04, 2025 Last updated 3 days ago 11 minute read Bill Wilson, 55, stands outside his new apartment in Renfrew. Formerly addicted to…

A rainstorm disaster has rendered many residents homeless in Ogele community of Asa local government area of Kwara State. The incident, which occurred on the night of Eid-el-Fitr Day, destroyed public infrastructure and residential buildings. The affected structures included the Ansarul Islam Primary School, Community Secondary School, health centre and…

Regina city council declared a 'houselessness crisis' this week, while a Saskatoon councillor slammed the Saskatchewan Party government on the issue. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank  •  Saskatoon StarPhoenix Published Mar 29, 2025  •  Last updated Mar…

Is homelessness a mental health and addiction crisis, or is it driven by an affordable housing crisis? That question underpins the debate among policymakers and politicians struggling to move people off the streets faster than they become homeless.  Researchers say housing is the most important intervention to end homelessness, and…

Thousands of persons were rendered homeless, with businesses and worship centres demolished in Agric Bus Stop, Owusu 1 Community Development Area (CDA), Ikorodu, Lagos. When The Guardian visited the area, officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) were seen demolishing the buildings with the support of officials from…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump is vowing a new approach to getting homeless people off the streets by forcibly moving those living outside into large camps while mandating mental health and addiction treatment — an aggressive departure from the nation’s leading homelessness policy, which for decades has prioritized housing…

Published Mar 26, 2025  •  4 minute read An assortment of trash and debris — including propane tanks — is shown at an encampment near Salter Avenue near downtown Windsor on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star In response to two recent fires within hours of…

Posted March 25, 2025 9:28 pm 2 min read 1:40 The battle for Kelowna MP Kelowna is predominantly a Conservative stronghold in the federal riding map. It did turn Liberal during the 2015 election but reverted four years later. The candidates throwing their names in the ring this time will…