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How the opioid crisis changed how Interior Health does business
Health authorities have yet to find the answers to Kelowna’s opioid crisis. That’s one clear…
Extras wanted for film production at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
A local film production company is looking for extras to play street hockey in a…
Despite new public washroom, downtown Vernon still dealing with defecation issues
The problem of people defecating on the doorsteps and alleyways in downtown Vernon seems no…
Why this Kelowna man is patrolling his neighbourhood at night
If all the officials trying to deal with crime and homelessness really want to know…
FRONT LINE: How Vernon’s downtown cops get compliance through compassion
VERNON – Standing on the gravel a couple of metres from Vernon's Linear Park, RCMP…
The number of people sleeping rough in downtown Kelowna has doubled, city says
KELOWNA – The 200 block of Leon Avenue is looking more and more like a…
Airport Inn owner not afraid of getting the boot from Lake Country officials
LAKE COUNTRY – Raif Fleihan loves to talk. He tells stories about his earlier days…
Rutland supportive housing facility opponents make final petition push
KELOWNA – A massive petition campaign that drew 13,000 signatures from Kelowna residents opposed to…
Lake Country looking at alternatives for residents before Airport Inn is shuttered
LAKE COUNTRY – If Lake Country council carries through on its threat to board up…
Want to help the homeless in Kelowna? Send Journey Home an email first
KELOWNA – There are 360 organizations that are trying to help the homeless in Kelowna.…
Frustration about Kelowna’s homelessness crises boils over at City Hall
KELOWNA – It’s not just downtown business owners and Rutland residents who are fed up…
Artist’s mural a poetic illustration of life on Vernon’s streets
VERNON – A group of street-entrenched people seek respite from the rain under a tall…
Seniors’ petition calls for immediate action on illegal activity downtown; Vernon council discusses procedure
VERNON – A petition signed by over 100 seniors demanding action be taken by the…
City trying to make West Kelowna a safer place
WEST KELOWNA – In response to numerous complaints about crime and homelessness in the Westbank…
Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…
Some Rutland residents are advocating violence to seriously injure thieves, ‘junkies’ and ‘zombies’
KELOWNA – On the strength of a unified voice, Rutland residents managed to force changes…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is no longer for emergencies only
'WE'VE SEEN OUR BIGGEST INCREASE FROM THAT – PEOPLE LOSING HOUSING." KELOWNA – After 41…
Rutland residents to have say on supporting housing projects at neighbourhood forum
KELOWNA – A forum on supportive housing in Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood is being organized by a…
Less talk and more action needed on homelessness, West Kelowna council says
KELOWNA – It took more than six weeks for West Kelowna staff to compile a…
Vernon plan for patrol once again missed the mark: Councillor
VERNON – A year after the idea was first discussed, Vernon council is set to…
Kelowna’s Journey Home director resigns
KELOWNA – After only six months in office, Journey Home's Executive Director Gaelene Askeland is…
You probably can’t afford this Kelowna addiction treatment centre
KELOWNA – At $18,000 per month, not too many people with drug or alcohol addictions…
Another ‘wet’ housing complex sails through Kelowna city council
KELOWNA – Despite huge public opposition to a McCurdy Road supportive housing complex earlier this…
Rutland supportive housing project headed to Kelowna city council
KELOWNA – The next Rutland housing project for homeless people in Kelowna will likely only…