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Homelessness
HELSTON: We should expect more from our MP
The Vernon mayor and our MP are duking things out in a war of words, sparring over the federal government’s role in reducing homelessness. But never mind the federal government, what is the role of our local MP? Colin Mayes, the Member of Parliament for the Okanagan-Shuswap riding, is our elected representative at the House...
HELSTON: Why it’s not so easy for homeless people to ‘just get a job’
The stereotype that all homeless people are lazy alcoholics and drug addicts — and that…
HELSTON: Why is no one fully tracking homeless deaths in B.C.?
OPINION We have stats to tell us about imports and exports, what the employment rate…
McDONALD: Kelowna is learning — again — that homelessness is not a simple problem
OPINION They came at dawn, as expected, but still to good effect. With flashlights drawn,…
McDONALD: The people being trampled under policy in East Kelowna RV park
OPINION It’s around noon when I drive up to a ramshackle RV park in East…
McDONALD: Kelowna council pushing the boundaries in its treatment of the homeless
OPINION Fair but firm. Kinda rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Kelowna city councillors use…
McDONALD: Would you pay more property taxes to solve Kelowna’s homeless problem?
OPINION Kelowna has demanded action on homelessness — it’s now our primary concern according to…
Vernon organization wants to combat homelessness with tiny home project
VERNON – A Vernon organization is looking to solve a big problem with a tiny…
Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy
VERNON – With a significant homelessness issue on its hands, the City of Vernon is…
Social development manager takes on difficult homelessness file in Kelowna
KELOWNA – First order of business for the person hired by Kelowna for a more…
Kamloops homeless shelter to be part of national database
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops shelter is joining a federal database to help track trends in…
Courtyard project on Leon Avenue welcomes Kelowna’s homeless
KELOWNA – A park-style courtyard next to the Kelowna Gospel Mission is already doing what…
Vernon councillor concerned city isn’t getting fair share of homelessness, addiction funding
"WE HAVE THE SAME ISSUES" VERNON – A Vernon councillor is concerned the city is…
Home sweet home in under 300-square-feet: Life-changing house takes shape in Vernon
VERNON – It’s a tiny prototype that could make a big difference with homelessness in…
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,…