Homelessness
Lake Country looking at alternatives for residents before Airport Inn is shuttered
LAKE COUNTRY – If Lake Country council carries through on its threat to board up…
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KELOWNA – There are 360 organizations that are trying to help the homeless in Kelowna.…
Frustration about Kelowna’s homelessness crises boils over at City Hall
KELOWNA – It’s not just downtown business owners and Rutland residents who are fed up…
Artist’s mural a poetic illustration of life on Vernon’s streets
VERNON – A group of street-entrenched people seek respite from the rain under a tall…
Seniors’ petition calls for immediate action on illegal activity downtown; Vernon council discusses procedure
VERNON – A petition signed by over 100 seniors demanding action be taken by the…
City trying to make West Kelowna a safer place
WEST KELOWNA – In response to numerous complaints about crime and homelessness in the Westbank…
Action not talk needed to deal with safety in downtown Vernon
VERNON – Ongoing concerns regarding safety in downtown Vernon dominated today's meeting between local business…
Some Rutland residents are advocating violence to seriously injure thieves, ‘junkies’ and ‘zombies’
KELOWNA – On the strength of a unified voice, Rutland residents managed to force changes…
Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is no longer for emergencies only
'WE'VE SEEN OUR BIGGEST INCREASE FROM THAT – PEOPLE LOSING HOUSING." KELOWNA – After 41…
Rutland residents to have say on supporting housing projects at neighbourhood forum
KELOWNA – A forum on supportive housing in Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood is being organized by a…
Less talk and more action needed on homelessness, West Kelowna council says
KELOWNA – It took more than six weeks for West Kelowna staff to compile a…
Vernon plan for patrol once again missed the mark: Councillor
VERNON – A year after the idea was first discussed, Vernon council is set to…
You probably can’t afford this Kelowna addiction treatment centre
KELOWNA – At $18,000 per month, not too many people with drug or alcohol addictions…
Another ‘wet’ housing complex sails through Kelowna city council
KELOWNA – Despite huge public opposition to a McCurdy Road supportive housing complex earlier this…