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There is concern this weekend over another growing homeless encampment in Richmond. A small colony of trailers and shelters has sprouted along Highway 99 near No. 5 Road. As Travis Prasad reports, no government agency appears ready to address the situation.

Vancouver has billed the FIFA World Cup as an inclusive event, but not everyone is feeling welcome. A homeless man who’s taken shelter under a city bridge says municipal workers and police told him he would have to clear out, citing FIFA’s two kilometre controlled area or “beautification zone” around BC Place. Kristen Robinson reports.

A report with the 2025 Vancouver Homeless stats will go before city council today, with a 12 per cent rise taking the total count to a record high. Nicole Mucci from the Union Gospel talks about how her organization addresses some of the factors driving the increase.

More than 8200 people are currently living without stable housing in Winnipeg.

The number of shelter beds in New Brunswick’s capital city will soon take a significant hit, as Fredericton’s low barrier shelter is set to close at the end of April. As Johnny James reports, the loss is impacting the community’s capacity to protect the unhoused, as advocates try to find a permanent solution.

The number of people experiencing homelessness across the province of Quebec is reaching new heights, climbing 20 per cent in recent years according to the latest government census. While the cities continue to see the highest concentration, figures show poverty is expanding into suburban areas. Brayden Jagger Haines reports.

This week on Building Bright Futures, Fawwaz Muhammad-Yusuf speaks with a Queen’s University student who will be cycling 1300 kilometers to Quebec City to raise money for the people in Kingston facing homelessness.

The World Cup is less than 80 days away and as Vancouver prepares to welcome the world as a host city, there are still questions about what will happen to those living on city streets. Jerome Igbokwe, staff counsel with the BC Civil Liberties Association joins Global News Morning as part of a coaltion of...

There is frustration among some Penticton businesses over the fate of a homeless encampment, now that a court hearing over an injunction to force the camp to move has been put on hold. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

The Quebec coroner’s office will investigate the deaths of five unhoused people in Montreal since last fall. According to the chief coroner, the public inquiry aims to understand what happened, issue recommendations to better protect the homeless community and prevent further deaths. Phil Carpenter reports.

A killing at a notorious Abbotsford homeless camp is being treated as an isolated incident. But police are issuing a plea to the province to get involved and clean up the former park and ride. As Kristen Robinson reports, they say they’ve been called to the camp numerous times.

Demands are growing for the B.C. government to do something about a homeless encampment that has taken over an Abbotsford Park and Ride, now that another fire has broken out three days after a man was killed. Taya Fast reports.

Homelessness is putting new pressure on municipal services in greater napanee… A new report shows the town is spending tens of thousands of dollars responding to encampments… And as Jesse Reynolds reports, officials say the costs… and the workload… Are only going up.

With less than three months to go until the start of the FIFA World Cup, Vancouver has yet to outline a plan to deal with unhoused people in the city core. As Kristen Robinson reports, another host city is taking a more proactive approach.

The City of Saskatoon released the data for 2025 Monday and found that 1,931 individuals experienced homelessness last year, which is an increase from 1,499 individuals in 2024.

It was an evening of music and community spirit for the sixth annual “Peterborough Performs – Musicians United to End Homelessness” on Thursday night. Fourteen local musicians took to the stages at Showplace Performance Centre for the concert in support of the United Way Peterborough and District.

A new documentary called “Resurrection” will be released very soon telling the story of Guy Felicella’s journey of recovery from addiction and homelessness. Guy and the film’s producer Dylan Wolfe join Global News Morning to talk about the powerful movie and it’s message of hope.

Montreal and Longueuil have announced new protocols for homeless encampments that introduce centralized monitoring, “tolerance zones” and clearer guidelines aimed at balancing human dignity with public safety. Basic services such as portable toilets, cleaning services and storage areas could also be added at specific sites. Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

Covenant House’s annual Sleep Out campaign raises funds to support youth experiencing homelessness and sex trafficking in Toronto. Cole Dolny, who participated in this year’s Sleep Out, speaks with Jaden-Lee Lincoln about their experience sleeping out on the street, and the importance of supporting youth you end chronic homelessness.

Montreal and Quebec public health officials have created a new unit to better coordinate and address the needs of the city’s unhoused community. It includes representatives from various levels of government, the health sector and community organizations. Advocates for the homeless welcome the move but hope it doesn’t create even more obstacles. Phil Carpenter reports.