Some unhoused people have jobs, but cost of living is too high for shelter, says organization
The cleaning of ‘Tent City’ required a backhoe, a dump truck, and about 20 RCMP and bylaw officers
Increase in lives lost fuelled by the ongoing toxic drug poisonings
Petition argues fire chief made order without procedural fairness to those living on Hastings Street
Driver arrested; Victim taken to hospital with serious injuries
Bylaw requires residents of homeless encampment to pack-up and leave each morning
Judge finds that Prince George ‘inflicted serious harm on vulnerable people’
Judge finds that Prince George ‘inflicted serious harm on vulnerable people’
Homeless shelters are near capacity but open their doors to all when temperatures become unbearable
16-year-old Alexis Mulder hands out emergency tents, emergency blankets, hygiene kits and socks
A new shelter will go beside Compass Court and Victory Church shelter will close spring 2022
Advocates say police and city workers regularly destroy and dispose of personal belongings
Advocates want resolution as cold weather season approaches
New money is intended to increase access to services and create employment opportunities
Goal to keep everyone hydrated during above-average temperatures, says organizer
Eby writes that Penticton’s ‘serious’ social issues won’t improve under leadership of the mayor
The fundraiser takes place June 19, raising money to provide services for at-risk youth and adults