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Seeing husband move on after 33 years of marriage, ‘desperate’ woman loses nearly $800,000 in search of true love Homeless

Seeing husband move on after 33 years of marriage, ‘desperate’ woman loses nearly $800,000 in search of true love

Synopsis A Perth woman was scammed out of $780,000 while searching for love online, leaving her homeless and reliant on benefits. She was deceived by two scammers who built up trust and then asked for money under various pretenses, ultimately draining her life savings. TIL Creatives Annette Ford, 57, was…
bubmag
February 19, 2025
$50K Raised for Homeless Mom Whose 2 Children Froze to Death in Casino Parking Garage Homeless

$50K Raised for Homeless Mom Whose 2 Children Froze to Death in Casino Parking Garage

A Michigan woman whose two children reportedly froze to death last week has garnered more than $50,000 in donations. A GoFundMe spokesperson told The Detroit News that it will work closely with the fundraiser’s organizer “to ensure funds safely reach Tateona Williams,” the mother of the two deceased children. Williams…
bubmag
February 18, 2025
No ‘magic solution’ to Montreal homeless cohabitation issues, consultation hears Homeless

No ‘magic solution’ to Montreal homeless cohabitation issues, consultation hears

MONTREAL — There is no magic solution to homelessness, Montreal's public consultation office heard Monday as it began a series of hearings on how the city can more successfully integrate services for vulnerable people into neighbourhoods. Montreal announced the public consultations last year, as city officials grappled with the complex…
bubmag
February 18, 2025
Asking Eric: Woman asked if I’m homeless. I’m a retired lawyer who was riding a $5,000 bicycle. Homeless

Asking Eric: Woman asked if I’m homeless. I’m a retired lawyer who was riding a $5,000 bicycle.

Dear Eric: Christmas is a very difficult time for me, and I typically don’t celebrate as I don’t have any close family, and it only brings back painful memories. I moved a couple years ago and found a very great group of friends that have quickly become my chosen family.…
bubmag
February 15, 2025
HUD employees are bracing for what they hear will be ‘drastic’ staff cuts Homeless

HUD employees are bracing for what they hear will be ‘drastic’ staff cuts

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development so far has not publicly announced any plan for broad cuts, and the timing for any reductions is not clear. Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images As layoffs ramped up across the federal government…
bubmag
February 15, 2025
Sask. MLAs and Saskatoon city council discuss homelessness, other topics Homeless

Sask. MLAs and Saskatoon city council discuss homelessness, other topics

Saskatchewan MLAs and Saskatoon city council members came together to discuss issues like homelessness on Friday. Published Feb 14, 2025  •  Last updated Feb 14, 2025  •  2 minute read Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block and MLA Ken Cheveldayoff speak to media after a meeting between provincial MLAs and Saskatoon city…
bubmag
February 14, 2025