Syrian Refugees In Naramata
Naramata Centre reopens with hopes of drawing local residents
PENTICTON – Opening its doors after being shut down for more than a year, a…
Refugee family to arrive in Naramata next week
NARAMATA – Months of hard work and preparation appear to be paying off for a…
Naramata Centre could temporarily house refugees
PENTICTON – Naramata Centre could find new life as a temporary home for several Syrian…
Naramata Centre may re-open to limited use this summer
PENTICTON – The Naramata Centre could see a partial re-opening this summer, according to the…
Naramata and Summerland refugee groups coordinate efforts with MP Cannings
PENTICTON - Two refugee support groups in the South Okanagan are going to work together with help from local MP Dick Cannings. Representatives from the Naramata Syrian Refugee Initiative and the Summerland Refugee Group meet with the South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP this week to discuss refugee issues in the two communities, according to a media release. Laura...
Local agencies preparing for Syrian refugees, awaiting government direction
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - It's unknown how many Syrian refugees will be arriving in the souther Interior, but in the meantime, officials with the Immigrant Service Society of B.C. are looking for housing to place those escaping the conflict in the Middle East. Director of settlment services Chris Friesen says the are awaiting to receive further direction...
Naramata Centre suggested for Syrian refugee housing
PENTICTON - As Naramata Centre’s new board of directors try to plot a course for the future, one suggested use appears to be gaining favour: Supporting Syrian refugees. Directors of the former retreat have sought input from the community of Naramata about how best to use the facility, which is owned by the United Church...