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Affordable housing
Vernon organization wants to combat homelessness with tiny home project
VERNON – A Vernon organization is looking to solve a big problem with a tiny…
A Vernon woman offered her yard to a homeless couple with a baby on the way
VERNON – Ryan opens his backpack and, excited to show his girlfriend Chantelle the surprise,…
Alarm raised over number of people sleeping outside in Vernon
"PEOPLE ARE DYING BECAUSE OF HOMELESSNESS" VERNON – There are not enough shelter beds in…
Rent climbs in Vernon while vacancies remain tight
VERNON – It’s not getting any easier, or more affordable, to rent a home in…
Councillors, MPs and MLAs respond to growing homelessness issues in Vernon
VERNON – Politicians from all levels of government seem to recognize homelessness is a big…
Vernon project raising Christmas spirit for seniors on the poverty line
VERNON – Grace, 87, is barely making ends meet and would love a gift card…
Survey finds almost 150 people homeless in Vernon
VERNON – Almost 150 people in Vernon consider themselves homeless, according to recent survey, and…
Social housing mapping tool first of its kind in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – A new project is helping people in Kelowna find housing with the click…
Another affordable housing project in the works for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is working on another new affordable housing project on…
Aberdeen motel bought for $6M, destined for affordable housing
KAMLOOPS – Say goodbye to the waterslide, hot tub and pool, because the 42 rooms…
Proposed seniors development in Vernon described as ‘pilot project for affordability’
VERNON – Plans for a new seniors housing development in Vernon include a unique focus…
What will Vernon’s new modular housing look like and where will it go?
VERNON – A bit like Lego blocks, Vernon’s new modular housing will be pre-fabricated off-site…
Local Kamloops business associations in favour of housing projects
KAMLOOPS – Local business associations say two new affordable and supportive housing projects are vital…
Here’s the best way to voice your opinion on new affordable housing plans for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops will hold two open houses this week to discuss…
Kamloops city council to vote on affordable housing project for Indigenous youth and elders
KAMLOOPS – Affordable housing for Indigenous youth and elders could be the next housing project…