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Minor win for Okanagan support worker claiming non-profit fired her over her disabilities
An Okanagan charity that helps marginalized people has failed in its bid to have a…
How Kelowna’s tiny home community is faring six months in
Kelowna recently established a new project to help homeless people get on their feet, and…
Tiny homes for Kelowna’s homeless community welcomes first residents
So far, 40 people have moved from Kelowna’s homeless shelters into the individual tiny home…
Shelter operators sick of Interior Health not doing its share
In cities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region, there are dozens of people sleeping outdoors this winter.…
John Howard Society Okanagan urgently needs more staff
The John Howard Society Okanagan is urgently seeking additional staff for support workers and cleaning staff.…
Dozens of Kelowna residents preparing to move from homeless shelters into their own homes
Kelowna’s newest supportive housing project will welcome residents to start moving in during the week…
Some homeless Kelowna campers begin the move into shelters
By the end of the day, more than two dozen homeless residents at the Cornerstone…
Bridge housing for Kelowna homeless set to open Monday
The last thing that needs to be put into place before homeless people can start…
Kelowna’s homeless tent camp could be gone by next week
Next Monday is the expected opening date for the Fuller Place shelter, which is part…
‘Bridge’ housing to be used in Kelowna to get homeless out of tents
A City-owned downtown building will be used to shift 40 people out of the Kelowna…