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Kamloops Homelessness
Promised day spaces on Kamloops’s North Shore still aren’t fully open
Two day spaces for the homeless in Kamloops that were scheduled to be operational earlier…
Don’t expect ice at Memorial Arena until more shelter space open in Kamloops
The Memorial Arena in Kamloops is set to continue as an emergency shelter indefinitely until…
New day use sites for Kamloops’s homeless aimed to open early-August
With The Loop now closed in Kamloops's Tranquille Corridor, the street has been quiet as…
iN VIDEO: City of Kamloops revokes The Loop’s business license
The City of Kamloops is revoking The Loop's business license, effectively ending its ability to…
Kamloops business owner learning addictions outreach is complicated
It's 4 a.m. and Reid Hamer-Jackson is doing his semi-regular rounds throughout Kamloops. He’s a…
The Loop plans to fight ‘nuisance’ status in Kamloops
Workers at The Loop hope the facility can remain in its current location on the…
Kamloops homeless outreach facility deemed nuisance ‘for life’
The Loop has been given "nuisance property" status by community services staff in Kamloops. Glenn…
Kamloops homeless outreach centre may be deemed ‘nuisance’ property by City
The Loop outreach centre was recently allocated $31,000 in federal funding by a City of…
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…
New shelter in Kamloops will aid vaccine distribution to homeless communities
The Kamloops branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association started transitioning their clients to their…
Camp Out To End Youth Homelessness in Kamloops falling short of $50,000 goal
An annual fundraiser aimed to help house young people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops is looking…
Kamloops youth homeless advocate hopes to increase awareness with campout event
KAMLOOPS – More than 60 people are expected to camp outside this Friday to raise…
Old Stuart Wood school won’t be used as a temporary shelter this winter
KAMLOOPS – The old Stuart Wood elementary school location will likely not resume as a…
Kamloops volunteers to honour lives of homeless people who died this year
KAMLOOPS – A memorial service to honour more than 20 individuals who lived most of…
Why a Kamloops advocate says there’s far more homeless people than we think
KAMLOOPS – It was less than a year ago Cynthia Travers was pitching a tent…
New shelter for homeless escaping the heat this summer in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Out of the Cold Shelter which operates from November to March out…
Homeless count reveals at least 190 homeless individuals in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A homeless count conducted in late March has identified nearly 200 individuals dealing…
Kamloops youth facing housing insecurities need more support
KAMLOOPS – Volunteers are getting ready to hit the streets next week in the second…
How a food bank is helping homeless pet owners in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – It’s a situation she thought she’d never be in — especially with two…
Here’s the best way to voice your opinion on new affordable housing plans for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops will hold two open houses this week to discuss…
Kamloops to rezone if necessary for apartment building for homeless
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council may be asked to do some rezoning in order to…
Kamloops steps up effort to battle homelessness
KAMLOOPS – Turning Stuart Wood Elementary School into an extreme weather response shelter is one…
How mayoral candidate McQuarrie raises a city issue
KAMLOOPS – As a columnist, Bill McQuarrie knew a thing or two about stirring up…
Kamloops homeless man receives new cart donated by community
KAMLOOPS – The feel good story that gripped Kamloops recently has come to a conclusion…