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Kelowna Homeless
$155,000 raised by march for Kelowna’s homeless
Hundreds of people walked to raise money for Kelowna’s homeless yesterday at an annual fundraiser.…
‘Invisible to most’: Kelowna volunteers raise concerns about worsening homeless crisis
While wheeling a stockpiled cart of clothes and essentials through the melting snow and catching…
Charity hockey tournament in Kelowna features former Canuck
A charity hockey tournament in Kelowna is pairing amateur players with NHL pros to support…
John’s Angels: Kelowna’s group of volunteers for the unhoused
A new group of volunteers wanting to help the unhoused has emerged in Kelowna to…
Temporary emergency shelter opening in Kelowna
A new winter shelter will be opening in Kelowna soon and the province is also…
Temporary Cornerstone shelter in Kelowna to remain open until June
KELOWNA – The province has announced a temporary emergency homeless shelter in downtown Kelowna will…
Despite fierce opposition, Kelowna council strongly supports housing project for homeless
KELOWNA – The Agassiz project is either “unconscionable” or the “difference between life and death.”…
Inn From the Cold given another short extension
KELOWNA – Inn From the Cold will stay open a little bit longer but they…
Kelowna survey explores homeless shelter culture
KELOWNA – A university assistant professor's recent survey paints a more nuanced portrait of shelters…
Saturday BBQ held to raise awareness of homelessness struggles in the summer
KELOWNA – While people continue to enjoy summer activities, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission wants to remind…
Kelowna’s Journey Home homelessness strategy an evolving project
KELOWNA – Research to put together a strategy to tackle homelessness in Kelowna has been…
Kelowna shelter closing its doors after provincial funding dries up
KELOWNA – One of Inn From the Cold’s housing programs will be closing its doors…
Kelowna research teams take on high-tech carts for the homeless
KELOWNA – Using shopping carts for mobile storage might be a thing of the past…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Homelessness in the Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – One of the hottest topics across the Interior this past year has been…
Kelowna homeless shelters welcome pets for all the right reasons
"THE MOST UNUSUAL WAS A MINI BANTAM ROOSTER THE LADY WOULD WALK ON A LEASH."…
Few options for homeless man barred from Kelowna shelter
KELOWNA – It’s a Friday afternoon and Tex Weatherbee has a problem: It’s -7 C…
Homeless man arrested for refusing to leave downtown Kelowna sidewalk
KELOWNA – A man living on the streets in downtown Kelowna says he was arrested…
Kelowna’s on its own with sidewalk sleeping bylaw; other Interior cities don’t come close
"IT'S TALKING TO PEOPLE, GETTING THEM ASSISTANCE AND JUST RESPONDING TO THE PUBLIC'S CONCERNS AND…
Sidewalk bylaw making life even harder for Kelowna’s homeless
"GET UP, GOTTA GO, MOVE ON OR WE'RE GOING TO ARREST YOU." KELOWNA – Cheralyn…
Protest planned against Kelowna bylaw change banning sleeping on sidewalks at night
KELOWNA – A group of residents are planning to rally outside Kelowna City Hall next…
Advocates say proposed new Kelowna sidewalk bylaw will only make life harder for the homeless
KELOWNA – If Kelowna city council passes a final reading of a new bylaw, sleeping…
Former Kelowna motel to be turned into low-income housing
KELOWNA – A motel on Gordon Drive in Kelowna will be turned into 44 low-income…
No surprises in Kelowna homeless count
KELOWNA – The first statistical snapshot of the homeless in Kelowna has revealed few surprises…
Kelowna homeless head count results out soon
COUNT CONDUCTED WITHOUT NOTICE SO AS NOT TO SKEW RESULTS KELOWNA – A count of…