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Penticton Homeless
Supportive housing complex Burdock House officially opened in Penticton
PENTICTON – A newly completed supportive housing project in Penticton means 62 more units for…
Concerns rise as downtown Penticton tent camp grows
PENTICTON – Some residents and businesses surrounding a new tent camp on Penticton’s Main Street…
Penticton homeless camp base for those looking for work, says camper
PENTICTON – It’s not easy being homeless in Penticton, and Sylvain Demers says he knows…
City sees success in months following ‘zero tolerance’ campaign
PENTICTON – It’s been nearly a year since the City of Penticton adopted a zero-tolerance…
Penticton charity group provides last supper, finally bows to city pressure to move from public space
PENTICTON – Last night was the last supper to be served to Penticton’s underprivileged in…
Penticton’s actions at Nanaimo Square, sidewalk sitting bylaw well received, mayor says
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is merely acting on the demands of its citizens…
Penticton’s Monday Night Supper moving uptown
PENTICTON – A Penticton organization that feeds 60 to 70 people in need every Monday…
First of three supportive housing complexes in Penticton open next week
PENTICTON – One of Penticton’s provincially-funded supportive housing developments will be opening its doors next…
Warmer weather brings homeless back to Penticton’s Esplanade
PENTICTON – The leaf buds are breaking, the weather is getting warmer and Penticton’s Esplanade…
Social issues spike in Penticton as emergency shelters close for the season
PENTICTON – The closure of Penticton’s emergency winter shelters appears to have resulted in an…
iN VIDEO: High praise for bylaw officers after man refuses to leave Penticton beauty school
PENTICTON – A Penticton business is praising the efforts of the city's bylaw officers for…
iN VIDEO: A first hand look at Penticton’s seamier side
PENTICTON – Following last week’s report to city councillors on the city’s efforts to reduce…
Made in Penticton housing for homeless
PENTICTON – Penticton will be the recipient of 52 new housing units for the homeless…
Homeless numbers difficult to add up
PENTICTON – Penticton’s homeless housing initiative is well on its way to achieving its goal,…
Rising Penticton rents means RV parks are housing options
PENTICTON – As escalating rents in Penticton are adding to the number homeless people, RV…
Penticton woman finds homeless camp in unexpected place
PENTICTON – A Penticton woman feared for her safety during an early morning walk on…
Homeless symposium hears inspirational message from Push For Change advocate
PENTICTON – A widely mixed group of approximately 70 individuals gathered at the Penticton Trade…
Former Main Street motel to find new life in supportive housing
PENTICTON – The provincial government is providing money for more shelter for Penticton’s homeless. The…
Province must step up to help resolve Penticton homelessness issues: mayor
PENTICTON – A resurgence in transient and homeless numbers on Penticton’s streets has the City…
Homeless numbers in Penticton twice previous estimate
PENTICTON – The number of homeless people is double what a Penticton advocacy group for…
Council approves new criteria for opening Penticton’s extreme weather shelter
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has endorsed new criteria for the city’s extreme weather response…
Penticton woman raising money to help homeless
PENTICTON – As the temperature drops with the arrival of autumn a Penticton woman is…
Campaign takes aim at Penticton’s chronically homeless population
PENTICTON – Penticton’s homeless population is getting new support from an initiative. Penticton and District…
Why the City of Penticton bothers handing tickets to homeless people
PENTICTON – A Penticton advocate for the homeless says he is frustrated by what he…