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680news.comOntario Court Limits Encampment Removal Without Housing Alternatives
A judge ruled that a regional government cannot clear an encampment without offering residents another site or a tenting protocol. The decision has drawn criticism from provincial officials who say they may appeal or use other measures.
Yellowknife Council Approves Plan to Ban Camping on City Land
Yellowknife city council voted Wednesday to prohibit camping on municipal property and direct encampment residents toward territorial land. The decision follows a motion passed last year directing staff to draft new bylaws addressing encampments and related conduct.
eonline.comPrince George Officials Say No Evidence Supports Claims of Vancouver Relocating Unhoused People
City officials and councillors in Prince George have stated there is no evidence that Vancouver is transporting unhoused people to the community ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Similar rumours have circulated in other Canadian cities without documented proof.
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times Readers Respond to Op-Ed on Skid Row Conditions
Two readers wrote letters to the Los Angeles Times expressing support for a May 19 guest commentary about Skid Row. The letters urge acknowledgment of suffering and encourage volunteer and donor efforts.
New York PostLos Angeles City Council Approves $15 Billion Budget in 12-1 Vote
Los Angeles approved its nearly $15 billion city budget Thursday in a 12-1 vote. The plan now heads to Mayor Karen Bass for signature and preserves police hiring targets while deferring some fire department requests.
nypost.comLos Angeles Police Release Video of Rats at Homeless Encampment
The Los Angeles Police Department posted video showing a large homeless encampment overrun by rats near homes. Officers cited blocked sidewalks and health hazards as reasons for enforcement.
api.foxsports.comLos Angeles Times Columnist Defends City Conditions Against Mayoral Candidate Criticism
A Los Angeles Times columnist responded to mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt's description of city conditions. The column cited recent declines in homicides, burglaries, and unsheltered homelessness.
kpbs.orgCalifornia Offers Cash and Food Aid to Homeless Residents
California provides monthly cash assistance and food stamps to some unhoused individuals. One recipient reported receiving $620 in cash plus food benefits after relocating to San Francisco.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Discusses Homelessness Goals in CNN Interview
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appeared on CNN Tuesday night. The interview addressed her 2023 statement on ending street homelessness by 2026.
New York PostLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Discusses Homelessness Reduction Goal
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed questions about her earlier pledge to end street homelessness by the end of her first term. She cited bureaucratic barriers and pointed to a recent decrease in the number of people living on the streets.
Fox NewsLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Defends Dental Care Access for Unhoused Residents
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that dental care for unhoused meth users is already covered by California's Medi-Cal program. She made the comments during an interview after facing criticism for remarks at a mayoral candidate forum.
Fox NewsLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Proposes Taxpayer-Funded Dental Care for Meth Users
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass suggested during a candidate forum that the city provide dental care to unhoused meth users. The proposal drew criticism from conservatives who said it failed to address root causes of homelessness and addiction.
New York PostCalifornia Democratic Candidate Says Party Must Address Homelessness and Housing Costs
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said California Democrats cannot attribute the state's homelessness and affordability problems to President Trump. He stated that the issues developed under Democratic leadership.
The HillSenator Questions HUD Secretary on Homelessness Record During Hearing
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Thursday featured an exchange between a Democratic senator from New York and the HUD secretary over the department's efforts to address homelessness. The secretary cited record funding levels paired with the highest recorded homeles…
CalMattersHUD Has Not Yet Released 2025 National Homelessness Report
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has yet to release its annual point-in-time homelessness count compiling 2025 data as of May 13, 2026. The delay is the longest on record, surpassing disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. California released its own pr…
The GuardianThree Deaths Linked to Homelessness Reported in Recent Weeks Across Australia
An international student, a young mother and a newborn baby died in separate homelessness-related incidents in recent weeks as of May 2026. An analysis shows 14 rough sleepers die each year on average in public parks or countryside areas. The head of an advocacy group called for…
thehindu.comShoplifting Offenses Reach Record Highs in England and Wales
Shoplifting offenses in England and Wales rose to 530,643 from March 2024 to March 2025, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. Research highlights that some habitual shoplifters engage in the activity to resell goods and fund dependencies, often stemming from backgrounds…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVancouver Homeless Population Rises 12% to 2,715 in 2024 Count
A report on the 2025 Metro Vancouver homeless count, specific to Vancouver, is scheduled for presentation to city council on Tuesday. The count shows Vancouver's homeless population at 2,715, up 12% from 2023, accounting for more than half of the regional total of 5,232. The repo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew York City Plans to Relocate Homeless Intake Center to East Village Amid Resident Opposition
New York City officials announced plans in March to move the main homeless intake center from the Bellevue Shelter in Midtown to a site in the East Village. The relocation involves two facilities with a combined 234 beds for short-term stays. Residents expressed concerns about th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNova Scotia Colon Cancer Screening Program Expands Access for People Without Fixed Addresses in Halifax
Nova Scotia's colon cancer screening program now allows tests to be sent to Mobile Outreach Street Health in Halifax for people without fixed addresses. The program sends tests by mail to individuals aged 50 to 75 with health cards. Health workers note that access remains limited…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAuthorities Clear Homeless Encampment in Astoria Neighborhood Formerly Home to Zohran Mamdani
New York City authorities removed a homeless encampment in Astoria, Queens, where a couple had been living. The site was in a neighborhood previously associated with Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member. The cleanup addressed accumulated trash and debris at the locati…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHomeless Woman in Kentucky Killed by Garbage Truck on February 12
Tyrah Adams, a homeless woman, died after being struck by a garbage truck claw while sleeping in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 12. Her family has hired an attorney to investigate the incident. The Louisville Metro Police Department reported details of the event.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLos Angeles Inside Safe Program Sees 40 Percent of Participants Return to Streets Amid Funding Challenges
A Los Angeles program providing interim housing to homeless individuals has housed 5,800 people since its launch in December 2022, but 40 percent have returned to the streets, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need to analyze reasons for dep…