Homelessness
Two Kelowna supportive housing units now for sale — for nearly $350,000
After 13,000 Kelowna residents signed a petition against a supportive housing complex on McCurdy Road…
Penticton man says camping rough is better than homeless shelter
Wayne McFadden spends his days with his dog Singer sitting in a Penticton parking lot…
People sleeping rough in Kelowna getting new campsite
The City of Kelowna is going to open a new spot for homeless residents to…
One year on, the COVID Meal Train stays on track in Kamloops
After a year of filling the food insecurity gap, the COVID Meal Train in Kamloops…
Only one emergency winter shelter in Kamloops, Okanagan will close next week
March 31 is the traditional date for emergency winter shelters to close for homeless people…
Civil conversation helps Penticton man recover stolen bike
A Penticton man has learned some situations can be resolved with something as simple as…
Penticton council meeting behind closed doors over shelter fight with province
A special meeting of Penticton city council has been called for noon tomorrow, March 23.…
iN VIDEO: Controversial Kelowna supporting housing complex set to open
Starting next week, formerly homeless individuals in Kelowna will be moving into their new home,…
Protesters call on Penticton council to ‘right the wrong’ and agree to keep homeless shelter open
Peaceful protesters gathered in front of Penticton’s Gyro Park bandshell to let city council know…
Lack of supports for Penticton’s supportive housing sparks war of words with province
Initiatives to help Penticton’s homeless took an unfortunate step backwards this week following several heated…
Kamloops council calls for review of outcomes at local supportive housing projects
Kamloops city council has decided to implement more local measures to address homelessness. In a…
New management position in Kamloops created to address housing, social services
The City of Kamloops is introducing a new management position to deal with social issues…
Kelowna’s Stride to End Homelessness set to go ahead
Kelowna's annual Stride to End Homelessness is set to take place today, but the fundraiser…
Formerly homeless Kelowna man doing well in supportive housing, says more needed
A formerly homeless man who has lived on and off Kelowna’s streets since 2012 has…
Kamloops councillor proposes downtown surveillance, security but it’s not enough
Mindy Sandhu didn't expect to end up in the hospital because of problems at her…