Brandon Homelessness Count Shows Drop, Advocates Question Accuracy
A recent Brandon homelessness survey showed a decline, but advocates warn the count likely underestimates the true number of unsheltered individuals.
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Federal Funding Boosts Houston Homeless Services
Federal officials unveiled millions in funding to address homelessness, mental health and addiction in Houston, with Open Door Houston’s Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighting the initiative.
Property Owners Claim City Ignored Encampment Warnings
Property owners accuse Seattle of ignoring years of warnings about a violent encampment on 42nd Avenue South, which spans public and private property and has raised safety concerns.
Wellbriety Centre Expands to Increase Addiction, Homeless Services
The Wellbriety Centre in Thompson is undergoing construction to expand its addiction and homeless services, aiming to serve more people in need.
Baby Found in Montreal Tent Becomes Election Flashpoint
A baby found in a Montreal homeless tent has become a focal point of the Quebec election campaign, but encampment residents say their immediate survival needs outweigh political concerns.
California Law Requires Sacramento to Test New Homelessness Strategy
California lawmakers have passed a law requiring Sacramento’s city and county to adopt an unconventional program to combat its rising homelessness, mandating coordinated action and resource allocation.
Glens Falls Starts LEAD Program for Homelessness and Addiction
Glens Falls has introduced a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program in 2026 to help residents facing homelessness and addiction avoid criminal charges and receive support services, aiming to cut incarceration rates and improve public safety.
Montreal mayor mulls lawsuit against Quebec after baby found in encampment
A baby found in a Notre-Dame Street encampment has led Montreal's mayor to consider suing the Quebec government, heightening existing tensions over homelessness policies.
Mayor Mulls Lawsuit After Baby Found in Notre-Dame Encampment
The Montreal mayor is weighing a lawsuit against Quebec after an infant was found in a Notre‑Dame Street encampment, heightening ongoing disputes over the city’s homeless settlements.
CAQ Leader Announces $250 Million Fund After Infant Found in Camp
Quebec CAQ leader Christine Fréchette will meet Montreal mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada after a one‑year‑old was found in a homeless camp, announcing a $250 million emergency fund to address homelessness ahead of the provincial election.
CAQ Leader Meets Montreal Mayor After Baby Found in Encampment
CAQ leader Christine Fréchette will meet Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada after a one-year-old was found in a homeless encampment, announcing a $250 million emergency fund to address homelessness ahead of the provincial election.
Infant Discovered at Montreal Homeless Camp Raises Alarm
An infant was found in Montreal's Notre-Dame homeless camp on September 11, prompting the mayor to call on provincial leaders for action on the city's homelessness crisis.
One-Year-Old Baby Found Near Notre-Dame Encampment Referred to DPJ
Police found a one‑year‑old baby near the Notre‑Dame homeless encampment on September 17, 2026, and referred the child to the provincial youth protection agency amid ongoing safety concerns at downtown encampments.
One-Year-Old Discovered in Montreal's Notre-Dame Encampment
A one-year-old child was located inside Montreal's Notre-Dame encampment on September 16, 2026, prompting city officials to intervene and place the child under protective care. The incident draws attention to the challenges faced by homeless communities and the city's response to vulnerable residents.
Montreal Dismantles Hochelanga-Maisonneuve Homeless Camp
City officials cleared a homeless encampment in Hochelanga‑Maisonneuve on September 10, 2026 after weeks of resident complaints, noting the removal addressed local disturbances while outreach services remain in place.
Mayor Karen Bass to Resign from Homeless Services Authority Commission
Mayor Karen Bass will formally resign from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission on September 10, 2026. The commission oversees the city's shelter system and assistance programs, and her departure will create a vacancy to be filled under existing procedures.
Mayor Karen Bass Resigns From Los Angeles Homeless Services Commission
Mayor Karen Bass announced her resignation from the Los Angeles homeless services commission on September 8, 2026, after a LAist report revealed she missed most commission meetings. The commission, which oversees the city’s primary homeless services agency, will seek a replacement while continuing its oversight duties.
Women Walk TTC Line 2 to Highlight Winter Homelessness
Two women walked the full length of TTC Line 2 on September 6, 2026 to raise funds and awareness for winter homelessness, using the city‑wide route to draw attention to the issue.
Mayor Karen Bass Summoned to Testify on Homeless Funding
Mayor Karen Bass has been asked to testify before a U.S. House subcommittee on September 4 about Los Angeles' heavy spending on homelessness programs, as federal officials review the use of allocated funds.
Sherbrooke Mayor Calls on New Quebec Government for Transit, Infrastructure, Homelessness Reforms
Sherbrooke Mayor Marie‑Claude Bibeau urged the incoming Quebec government to prioritize reforms in public transit, infrastructure upgrades, and homelessness services, citing inadequate transit, aging infrastructure and rising homelessness as urgent issues.
