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WATCH: People in Saskatoon are calling for a different approach from the city when it comes to encampments. A community rally was held outside City Hall September 12, with advocates and unhoused people speaking about their experiences and the options available to them.

A new report is challenging some common perceptions about homelessness in Calgary. After studying 16 years of emergency shelter data, a University of Calgary researcher found that most people who enter the system stay for a surprisingly short period of time. Jordan Prentice explains why experts say thousands of Calgarians may be closer to homelessness...

Officials in Abbotsford are once again demanding the province clean up a homeless encampment at a Park ‘N’ Ride lot off Highway 1, saying it’s become even more of a health and safety threat. Taya Fast reports.

After two days of back-to-back debates, the party leaders were back on the campaign trail on Thursday. It’s the halfway mark and leaders and still making new promises. As Tim Sargeant reports, all leaders were outraged to hear about the recent discovery of a young child at a homeless encampment in Montreal’s east end.

A business owner in Kelowna’s North End spent $10,000 to make his property more welcoming – but now it is attracting the wrong kind of attention. Kevin Pontious has more on the drastic measures the owner is taking to deter illicit and unwanted behaviour.

Unhoused individuals often struggle finding safe places to recover to avoid readmission when transitioning out of the hospital. Now, a new role at Fredericton’s Regional Hospital is looking to help provide better outcomes. Johnny James reports.

Unhoused individuals often struggle finding safe places to recover to avoid readmission when transitioning out of the hospital. Now, a new role at Fredericton’s Regional Hospital is looking to help provide better outcomes. Johnny James reports.

Jordan Armstrong speaks with Julian Somers, SFU professor and clinical psychologist, about the pol’s findings, which was commissioned by a group of residents and businesses opposed to a drug injection site on Helmcken.

Nova Scotia’s highest court has ruled that people living in tents should qualify for additional social assistance benefits. That case began when a Halifax man living in a tent was denied those benefits. As Heidi Petracek explains, the ruling could carry implications for unhoused people right across Canada.

Concern is growing in Richmond, much like the controversial encampments off the highway. Safety is one issue, but who exactly will take charge to clean it up, is another. Jordan Armstrong reports.

Earlier this week we told you about two homeless encampments off Highway 99, located right above a jet fuel pipeline – and the many fires that have been set. Since then, another serious fire. Jordan Armstrong reports.

WATCH: Saskatoon city council is asking for more ways to track success when it comes to tackling homelessness and what supports are being accessed. Ward 6 city councillor Jasmin Parker explains the motion.

A group of apprentice barbers is giving back to the community by giving free haircuts to those in need, including the unhoused. According to their instructor, the exercise is more than simply honing their skills and helping out — it’s a life lesson. Phil Carpenter attended the impromptu trimming session.

Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel speaks with Margo Ross, director of development at Siloam Mission, about the impact of heat on Winnipeg’s homeless population.

A vigil for Rebecca Wilson, Regina’s fifth homicide victim. We report from the somber scene. Also, today marked the 6th annual homelessness conference in Regina. We hear from community members about why the event is so important and what is being done to help the city’s homeless population move forward.

Four names are on the ballot for Abbotsford’s mayor on October 17th. It is a municipality that has been grappling with a number of issues over the past few years including flooding and homeless camps. Taya Fast put some of those issues to the candidates.

Signs are popping up across a Saskatoon neighbor as law enforcement will be clearing out a local encampment. However, the community is fighting back… We get the story on why people across the province are supporting the homeless through changes like these. Plus – bus blowback. Businesses feel bullied by the city’s insistence on proceeding...

Signs are popping up across a Saskatoon neighbor as law enforcement will be clearing out a local encampment. However, the community is fighting back… We get the story on why people across the province are supporting the homeless through changes like these. Plus – bus blowback. Businesses feel bullied by the city’s insistence on proceeding...

The lunches are packed and the back packs are on… the start of the school year has officially kicked off. We hear from local students and parents about what they are looking forward to this year. Also, over 700 people are currently experiencing homelessness in Regina, so what is the cities plan? What City Council...

We check in with Michael Kabalen, executive director of AHANS, to find out more about their latest Cost of Homelessness Report that points to Supportive housing as they key to tackling homelessness.