Homeless
Don’t expect Vancouver’s eviction approach for Kamloops homeless encampments
Although it's a far cry from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Kamloops is no stranger to entrenched…
Okanagan society working to keep people out of shelters one landlord at a time
Helping people avoid homelessness in the Central and North Okanagan is a prime focus of…
Homeless Kamloops man found dead of suspected exposure at camp along river
A homeless man died outside in the cold in Kamloops last week, according to sources.…
Operation of emergency shelter in Kamloops extended
Operations of the Extreme Weather Response Shelter at Kamloops Alliance Church will be extended until…
Kamloops slaps The Loop with more fines
A volunteer-run service for the homeless was recently hit with its biggest fine yet from…
iN VIDEO: Homeless piano man lifting spirits in Kamloops
Bryan Rabie can often be found hunched over a piano at a local shelter. He's…
310 people used Kamloops church shelter so far
The Kamloops Alliance Church opened its doors for shelter space 13 times this winter, bringing…
Propane-fueled encampment fire a terror for Kamloops residents
A North Kamloops riverbank fire last week was fueled by propane tanks stashed at an…
Man sleeping in dumpster gets dumped into garbage truck in Kamloops
A homeless man in Kamloops was lucky to escape major injury or death when the…
Wet weather causing trench foot in homeless people in Kamloops, Okanagan
Recent warmer winter temperatures and consequent snow melt have created sloppy, wet conditions in parts…
Province seeks order to keep repeat offender from West Kelowna social services office
B.C.’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction wants a restraining order against a prolific…
Homeless clients pool small donation for Kamloops volunteers
The Loop is preparing to serve holiday meals and pouring over what donations it might…
Insulated tents on the way for Kelowna’s homeless population
More than two dozen insulated tents are on their way to Kelowna to help shelter…
Pair of early morning fires reported beside The Loop in Kamloops
Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to two reports of small fires on the same morning beside…
Penticton woman continues feeding homeless despite threats
A woman in Penticton is handing out hot food to the homeless despite getting unsavoury…