poverty
Kamloops seniors have a new gathering place to help stave off poverty
Not only are seniors in B.C. the fastest growing cohort, the risk of homelessness among…
BC’s minimum wage set to increase June 1
BC's minimum wage is set to increase to $17.40 from $16.75 on June 1. The…
Food bank in Kamloops cuts back on distribution of perishables
The Kamloops Food Bank is reducing supplies of perishable food to clients next month leaving…
SUPER LOW INCOME: What families on the financial brink are up against in Kamloops
Kamloops resident Jennifer Adams is a long-time advocate for her community and those who are…
‘Enough is enough’: Kamloops senior to lead rallies demanding federal pension reform
Many seniors are living below the poverty line in BC and a Kamloops woman wants…
More than 1,000 Central Okanagan seniors relying on food bank this Christmas
The Central Okanagan Food Bank will serve more people this Christmas than it did during…
Mamas for Mamas charity closes Penticton office
A non-profit supporting families with poverty-related challenges will no longer be operating out of its…
Kamloops mayor pulls controversial idea to transport unhoused out of town
The mayor of Kamloops rescinded his proposal to fund transportation for homeless people who want…
Kamloops woman relies on community, art sales to survive on disability income
Karla Pearce sits on a chair in her small apartment suite surrounded by cupboards stuffed…
Survey says inflation, rising interest rates have B.C. residents cutting back on essentials
One-quarter of B.C. residents say rising interest rates and inflation means they are cutting back…
Young people are struggling to afford to live in Kelowna
The average young person in Kelowna runs a $475 deficit each month just trying to…
Effort to tackle affordable housing, poverty gears up in Central Okanagan
As local governments become more involved in providing affordable housing in the Central Okanagan, a…
Penticton supportive housing review finds housing affordability a top issue
Rent is too expensive in Penticton for some of it residents to be able to…
Ending stigma: A Kelowna woman’s experience living in supportive housing
Lee’s lived through hard times. Homelessness, substance use and poverty have all been part of…
HOUSING CRISIS: Family of 5 forced to live in small Vernon motel room
– This story was originally published April 23, 2022. To say there's not enough room…