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The Carney government is promising to end homelessness in Canada within a decade, vowing a focus on transitional housing and work with the provinces.

The B.C. government secured an injunction to dismantle the encampment, located on Ministry of Transportation land between Highway 97 and Ellis Creek.

RCMP officers were on scene to ensure everyone's safety as outreach workers helped roughly a dozen residents vacate the property.

Homeless advocates are calling for long-term solutions and compassion from municipal and provincial leader, as cities across Saskatchewan deal with a growing homelessness crisis.

Nicolas Cage's driveway collapsed in September, opening up a giant hole in front of his house as a result of a gas leak, according to city officials.

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says the woman's death at the encampment serves as a reminder of the importance of eliminating homelessness.

As colder weather approaches, those who operate homeless shelters in Fredericton are preparing to work with less this year.

The Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition wants to see a few dedicated encampment sites with clean drinking water, washrooms, trash cans and a safe needle disposal site.

More than 100 new community spaces are expected to open for patients who require follow up care after being discharged from hospital, the Manitoba government announced.

Justice Richard Danyliuk issued a written decision Tuesday, ruling the plaintiffs who brought forward the injunction request had no standing to do so.

The mayor says homelessness is the biggest humanitarian crisis the city is facing.

As Saskatoon moves ahead without an in-person count of unsheltered people this year, one community advocate is concerned people won't be connected to the services they require.

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says a sovereignty referendum is on the back burner as he prepares to govern with a PQ minority focused on homelessness and the cost of living.

The political debate comes as Quebec struggles with a homelessness crisis that has become increasingly visible in Montreal and other communities across the province.

The operator of a New Glasgow shelter says the provincial government owes local residents an explanation about why it is cutting off its funding.

Fréchette announced a list of promises, including the creation of a $250-million emergency fund for homelessness.

A Rutland homeowner says he has removed trees from his property in an effort to discourage people from using his yard as a place to hide, store belongings and use drugs

The Hope Mission has been looking to expand services as the need for more emergency spaces grows, and is aiming to open the permanent, 24/7 southside shelter in time for winter.

The Nova Scotia government has made changes to its income assistance regulations to exclude homeless residents living in tents from getting access to enhanced financial support.

Nithya Raman's upstart campaign marked a generational shift at City Hall as voters followed the lead of New York, where democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected last year.