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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

A small town on Vancouver Island is once again calling on the province to take emergency action to address a situation, it says, is posing a serious threat to the community and its water supply. As Kylie Stanton reports, it involves homeless encampments in municipal watersheds.

One City Peterborough is setting up a downtown clean team with $25,000 in funding from the city. The eight-week pilot program will pay people who have experienced homelessness to pick up litter. Marc Woodhouse reports on what the job could offer its workers beyond a paycheque.

We check in with official opposition leader Claudia Chender to talk about housing issues and the need to take more focused action on housing and homelessness in HRM.

The Okanagan Forest Task Force is upset at the lack of support from the province to prevent homeless people from squatting. And we talk with another farm owner who was devastated by the Bald Range Wildfire and suffered significant loss.

Montreal’s mayor has come out with her priority list that she wants Quebec’s political parties to address during the upcoming election campaign. Soraya Martinez Ferrada’s wish list includes boosting government funding in three key areas: housing and homelessness, public transit, and public security. But as Tim Sargeant reports, the mayor won’t say which party she...