Follow Saskatoon man's journey to get a roof over his head
A recent count in Saskatoon found almost 1,500 people experiencing homelessness in a single day.
Areas of the city are dotted with tents and tarps acting as temporary shelters. Warming centres are at capacity. One city councillor who recently walked the streets alongside an activist at night spoke bluntly about the situation.
"People are going to die," Ward 3 Coun. Robert Pearce said.
The problem can feel overwhelming. No one wants to see people living on the streets.
But what does it actually take to actually get a person into a stable home?
The latest episode of the This is Saskatchewan podcast looks at that question. We meet Warren, a 37-year-old who struggled to find housing after being incarcerated.
Through Warren's journey, we learn there's much more to solving homelessness than just finding an empty room.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBC
16-04-2025
- CBC
Winnipeg residents hope new bylaw offences lead to fewer demolished, derelict buildings
People living in Winnipeg neighbourhoods plagued by burnt-out and partially demolished buildings hope a host of proposed new bylaw offences lead to the cleanup of more problem properties. A report from the City of Winnipeg's property and development department recommends adding 37 new offences, under the Municipal By-law Enforcement Act — provincial legislation that allows the city to issue tickets for offences like neighbourhood liveability concerns. The new recommended offences include failing to start or complete demolition projects on time. Breaking one of the new rules could carry penalties up to $1,000. That comes as good news to people like Cheryl Martens, who has documented derelict buildings in the Spence neighbourhood for years. "I think $1,000 is not that much for somebody who owns property in the area, so I suppose if we were being critical, we could say it could be more," Martens said in an interview. "But the fact that they're doing it feels like they listened, which is worth a lot." The property and development committee delayed a vote on the proposal at its Wednesday meeting. The Winnipeg Construction Association and the Manitoba Home Builders' Association made a joint submission asking the city committee to lay it over to its next meeting, to give them time to consult with their members. That disappointed William Whyte Neighbourhood Association president Darrell Warren. "I really would like the city to take a stance, and we need to go ahead and hit these guys where it hurts, and that's in their pocketbooks. And we need to be tough," Warren said. Like Martens, the William Whyte Neighbourhood Association has asked the city to get tougher with derelict property owners, and recorded dozens of burned and demolished buildings, including a row of four vacant and boarded up houses at the corner of Powers Street and Aberdeen Avenue. "There are property owners here that own their houses and they take care of their properties. It's not fair that we as homeowners have to take care of our properties … and yet this stands for years and years and years," Warren said. If approved by council, other offences that would be added include failing to comply with a stop work order, and failing to leave a site or maintain it in a safe condition when work is suspended or terminated. The property committee will debate adding the new fines at its meeting next month. City hall wants new fines for derelict buildings, rubble-filled lots 52 minutes ago Duration 1:33 Unsightly and unsafe derelict buildings and rubble-filled lots in Winnipeg could soon cost property owners a pretty penny. A new proposal at city hall wants to add new fines, as part of an effort to address complaints around the eyesores and speed up demolition projects.
CBC
09-04-2025
- CBC
RNC searching for 'armed and dangerous' 19-year-old man, wanted for murder in St. John's
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is looking for 19-year-old Ibrahim Hussein, who is wanted for murder and is considered armed and dangerous after a what police call a targeted shooting in the east end of St. John's Tuesday night. The RNC says it responded to reports of a "weapons offence in progress" in the area of Watson Street around 9:15 p.m. NT. Police found a 33-year-old man outside of a home with serious injuries "consistent with gunshot wounds." The 33-year-old was rushed to hospital where he died from his injuries. The RNC initially said it believed there was no threat to public safety, but on Wednesday said Hussein is armed and dangerous, advised the public not to approach him and report any sightings. WATCH | The St. John's man later died as a result of an apparent gunshot wound: Alleged St. John's shooter believed to be armed and dangerous, police say 1 hour ago Duration 4:14 Police do not believe Tuesday's deadly shooting is related to other recent shootings in St. John's, including another on Wednesday morning. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says its 400 officers are working to disrupt crime networks in the community, and that a dedicated team is working to locate those responsible. Hussein is described to be about 5'8" with black dread locks, dark brown eyes and is of Syrian descent, the RNC said. The RNC has requested a warrant for Hussein's arrest on charges of first-degree murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of release order, among others. The event on Watson Street was the fourth weapons-related incident in the province in less than a week, but RNC Const. Jason Walsh told reporters it's not related to the other shootings. On Friday night, the RCMP issued a public alert, warning people of an active shooter in Grand Falls-Windsor after reports of multiple shots fire at a home on Suvla Road. The next day in St. John's, the RNC responded to two reported shootings. Police say someone fired shots at a Virginia Place home in the city's east end, and in the Druken Crescent area of the Shea Heights neighbourhood. WATCH | A tense night on Watson Street in St. John's as police surround home: Police in tactical gear enter St. John's home after person is taken to hospital 5 hours ago Duration 0:53 A police team with guns drawn entered a home Tuesday night in St. John's. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary blocked access to Watson Street in the east end. This incident follows a weekend filled with gun violence. RNC Supt. Sharon Warren ensures that several resources have been dedicated to investigating the recent shootings and the force is confident in its ability to handle them. She said she understands that some people may be worried. "Newfoundland remains one of the safest places in the country," Warren said. Unlike the incident in Grand Falls-Windsor, an emergency alert was not issued in the Watson Street case because a suspect had been quickly identified, Warren clarified. Warren says the public should keep privacy in mind when taking photos and videos on a crime scene. Many took to social media Tuesday night as police kept a heavy presence in the area of Watson Street.
CBC
06-02-2025
- CBC
Follow a Saskatoon man's journey to get a roof over his head
A recent count in Saskatoon found almost 1,500 people experiencing homelessness in a single day. Areas of the city are dotted with tents and tarps acting as temporary shelters. Warming centres are at capacity. One city councillor who recently walked the streets alongside an activist at night spoke bluntly about the situation. "People are going to die," Ward 3 Coun. Robert Pearce said. The problem can feel overwhelming. No one wants to see people living on the streets. But what does it actually take to actually get a person into a stable home? The latest episode of the This is Saskatchewan podcast looks at that question. We meet Warren, a 37-year-old who struggled to find housing after being incarcerated. Through Warren's journey, we learn there's much more to solving homelessness than just finding an empty room.
