Penticton Homeless
Penticton city council says no to emergency shelter extension
Penticton city council weighed in on B.C. Housing’s request for reconsideration of council's decision to…
Why is Penticton pushed to keep emergency shelter open while other shelters close?
Penticton city council is standing resolute on its decision to shutter the emergency winter shelter…
Protesters call on Penticton council to ‘right the wrong’ and agree to keep homeless shelter open
Peaceful protesters gathered in front of Penticton’s Gyro Park bandshell to let city council know…
Accusations fly over Penticton council decision to shutter emergency shelter
The rhetoric regarding a Penticton council decision to not renew a Ministry of Housing temporary…
Penticton council at odds with B.C. Housing over emergency shelter
Penticton city council appears to be headed for a showdown with B.C. Housing after a…
Additional emergency shelter beds added in Penticton
A temporary use permit recently granted by Penticton city council will allow for additional emergency…
Penticton shelters working overtime this week
Penticton’s homeless are finding shelter this week as the province and city non-profits deal with…
Penticton group returns to the streets for another winter of help for those in need
As winter approaches, Penticton’s Keep the Cold Off Penticton Foundation is back on the streets…
Progress being made on Penticton’s homeless front, but more needs to be done
With cold weather coming on, Penticton’s homeless will be increasingly looking for a place to…
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…