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

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.

Winnipeg's Standing Policy Committee will receive a report next week outlining the city response to homelessness, specifically its encampment distance guidelines.

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.

There are two growing homeless encampments off Highway 99 in Richmond, on either side of the highway, with one of them sitting atop a jet fuel pipeline.

Guylaine Auclair told Global News she has been offered a spot in modular housing, but with so much space, rent-free, she said she doesn't need to leave.

The plan, entitled Safer Together, aims to coordinate the response to address safety in public spaces, homelessness, domestic violence, poverty and social isolation.

A Winnipeg property manager is voicing frustrations after the city ordered him to clean up debris from a homeless encampment on his property.

After ongoing discrepancy between unhoused people and the police, a rally was held outside Saskatoon's city hall. Attendees say there are little options for people to get help.

After years of drug, disease and homelessness-related crises in the Island Lake region, the Anisininew Grand Council declared a public health emergency.

A Toronto man is taking matters into his own hands when it comes to feeding the city's hungry and his efforts are inspiring others to do more.

The Nova Scotia government has announced it will use federal money to establish public safety projects aimed at preventing crime in three municipalities.

“Every dollar helps. We can get going for 500 bucks… You can start small and build out that infrastructure.” Shawn Koch explained - also advocating for rent control.

Wendy Munyanyi, owner of Mary-Claris Hair Extensions, says three wigs worth a combined $900 were stolen during the latest break-in Tuesday morning.

It’s a small community where a number of people say they are more concerned about the onset of cold weather than they are about the Oct. 5 election.

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said he would push ahead with a referendum on Quebec sovereignty even without a majority government.

Wilson said she did not plan to join the new party when she quit the Conservatives on Sept. 2 but found many areas of agreement with the other MLAs.

Quebecers are heading to the polls in early October, after eight straight years of Coalition Avenir Québec governance. Here are some of the issues that could dominate the campaign.